As a special feature at the Drake Socials this year, we will honor faculty and staff who exemplify the Drake Values. Those who are demonstrating Joyful Accountability will be honored on Friday, Oct. 19.

Here is how the Drake Values will be featured: Prior to the Drake Social, faculty and staff may nominate colleagues who exemplify the Drake Value for the month. To nominate someone, send the colleague’s name and a sentence describing how this Drake employee exemplifies the featured value to the Provost’s Office. Names of those nominated will be on display at the social.

From among those nominated, three winners will be drawn to select from a menu of prizes that include such things as casual-work-week privileges, gift cards, a premier parking space for a month, office breakfast, or homemade baked goods, to name a few.

For October, please nominate a colleague who exemplifies Joyful Accountability: someone who strives each day to be their best, who is curious, creative, bold, and brave. To nominate someone, email drinda.williams@drake.edu with the name of the colleague and a sentence that captures their Joyful Accountability. Nominations for Joyful Accountability much be received by Wednesday, Oct. 17.

The October Drake Social will be held on the FAC Arcade, Friday, Oct. 19, with a Popcorn Bar, cider and soft drinks. (This is one of two alcohol-free socials this year.)

Other values will be featured Dec. 13, Generosity of Spirit; Feb. 13, All in This Together; and March 6, Commitment to Mission.

Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost