The 2021 United Way Campaign began yesterday, and as of this morning, we’ve raised $17,098 from 105 faculty and staff members. Thank you to those who have donated. For those who have yet to give, please consider contributing by 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12.

You can help us reach our goal—$35,000 with 35% participation. If we achieve this goal, President Martin will declare Wednesday, Nov. 24, a full-day campus holiday. Donating takes less than three minutes, and to do so, please refer to the giving instructions found within the email you received from the United Way on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. For questions, email ryan.arnold@drake.edu.

— Campaign co-chairs, Megan Franklin and Ryan Arnold