Drake faculty and staff who exemplify the Core Value of Joyful Accountability will be recognized at the next Provost’s Drake Social, Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4–6 p.m. at Shivers Hospitality Suite.

To nominate colleagues, please use the Qualtrics form at http://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyQjH9nLSaWziy9 . You can nominate up to five colleagues on each form. Feel free to fill out multiple forms. All those nominated will be recognized on a rolling display during the social.

How do we define Joyful Accountability at Drake? We look for colleagues who are curious, creative, bold and brave, and for those who strive each day to do their best. When you nominate colleagues, be prepared to describe how each colleague meets these descriptions. From among those nominated, several will be chosen at random for prizes.

The October Drake Social will be preceded by a Town Hall at 3:30 p.m. regarding the upcoming Climate Assessment.

Also in October, All Staff Council will host a Trivia Night, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Enjoy the social, and then join a team for some fun competition, or just stay to watch. The ASC’s first Trivia Night was last spring, and was very entertaining.

Refreshments at the social will include wine, beer, soft drinks, and light snacks. This is a family friendly event.

—Drinda Williams, Academic Support Specialist, Office of the Provost