Call for True Blue nominations
Do you know of a staff member or department that has gone above and beyond to exemplify True Blue spirit? Nominate them today!

A staff member or team that is True Blue epitomizes the values of excellence, integrity, leadership, teamwork, and commitment to the Drake community.

Trivia @ the Social
All Staff Council is joining forces with the Provost’s Office to host Trivia on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the faculty and staff social in Shivers Court Side Club. Trivia teams will register on site at the social. Trivia teams are limited to five members with a total of 10 teams. There will be raffle prizes awarded between rounds with a grand prize awarded to the winning team. Participants can also sign up to win the annual parking pass giveaway. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable foods and items for Drake’s Little Pantry initiative. Questions? Please contact ascspecialevents@drake.edu.

University Book Club
Join the University Book Club, sponsored by the ASC and Cowles Library. This fall the book club is reading The Good Neighbor—The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King. The group will meet Oct. 22 at Freedom Blend Coffee.

Meals From the Heartland event recap
Twenty-five Drake staff and faculty volunteered at Meals From the Heartland on Friday, Sept. 27, and helped package 61,000 meals to be delivered to those in need locally and globally. Thank you to all who participated!

Bring your suggestions, questions, or concerns to the Special Interest Committee
The Special Interest Committee explores initiatives, questions, and/or concerns presented to All Staff Council through research, planning, and collaboration with appropriate offices on campus. This committee seeks your suggestions, questions, or concerns. All suggestions are kept confidential.

The Special Interest Committee Chair is Andy Verlengia. Additional members of the committee are Laura Bjurstrom, Jenny Jones, Carla Herling, Greg Lin, Niki Smith, and Patrick Williams. If you have anything to reach out to the committee regarding, please direct inquiries to Committee Chair Andy Verlengia at andy.verlengia@drake.edu or 515-271-3077.

— Amelia Klatt, On behalf of All Staff Council