Each year, Drake hires an outstanding group of new faculty members, who during their first year on campus, interact with other new faculty and members of their own department. It takes longer for them to begin to meet others on campus, including others with shared professional and/or personal interests. Thus, we are continuing “meet the new faculty” social events, which we began last year.

We have scheduled two afternoon social events from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Levitt Hall on Friday, Sept. 6, and Friday, Sept. 13. At each event, we will begin with some of the new faculty introducing themselves to attendees. They will talk about their professional and personal interests (research, classes, family, hobbies, and what brought them to Drake). They will answer any questions that people might have. After they finish speaking, we will continue with an informal social gathering where you will be able to interact with them. All who attend will be given a drink ticket, and there will be non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

—Sandra Harris, Administrative Support Specialist, Office of the Provost