Called to be True Blue awards announced

We are pleased to announce the winners of Called to be True Blue awards for the Fall 2021 semester.

  • Marietta Jackson, Sodexo Manager
  • Ann Guddall, Academic Affairs Business Manager
  • Erica Hartschen, Assistant to the Vice President
  • Sheri Gavin, Budget and Office Manager, CBPA and SJMC
  • Nate Reagen, Chief of Staff
  • SJMC Staff
  • Elizabeth Kozor, Director of Campaign Communications
  • Kara Blanchard, Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid, Law School
  • Kerry King-Jordan, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Ted Lyddon-Hatten, Spiritual Counselor
  • Isaac Newsome, Director of Student Life
  • Kevin Grady, Coordinator for Registered Student Organizations
  • Amanda Martin, Assistant Director, Community Engaged Learning and Service
  • Maggie Fiala and Jeannie Nielson, Experiential Education, CPHS
  • Shawn Madson, Director, System Engineering, IT
  • Cowles Library Access Service Team

A staff member who is called to be True Blue is someone who: 

  1. Epitomizes the values of leadership, teamwork, and integrity, and exhibits their commitment to the Drake community
  2. Has shown others what it takes to get a task or project done, and accomplishes that by working well with others
  3. Is able to be honest and fair in the situations they face
  4. Does all of these things for the betterment of Drake and its values and goals.

To nominate someone, please go to this link – https://www.drake.edu/asc/recognition/calledtobetrueblue/

— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost