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For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

United Way/Iowa Shares Campaign begins Oct. 30

Join your colleagues and the All Staff Council for a fun kick-off event on Friday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pomerantz Stage in Olmsted Center. This is a terrific opportunity to learn about and connect with a few of the Drake Neighborhood organizations that we donate to. Our partnerships with local community agencies are key to helping us provide learning opportunities for students. Many Drake alumni serve as United Way and Iowa Shares’ most generous and active donors, volunteers, and advocates.

While you’re learning, enjoy a delicious $5 lunch featuring chili, spiced pumpkin soup, and cornbread.

Stay for a short program at 12:15 p.m. featuring the talent of local poetry slam favorites RUN DSM.

All attendees will be entered to win a Drake parking pass good for 2016–2017.

—Submitted by Renee Sedlacek, Interim Director of Community Engagement and Service-Learning

Strategic Updates Archive

Save the Date: STEM@DRAKE Construction Open House

Plan to attend the first STEM@DRAKE Construction Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Parents Hall South, Olmsted Center. Learn more about plans for construction of the School of Education and Math and Computer Science facility as well as the new Science Connector building. Construction team members and members of the University Steering Team will be on hand to answer questions. A brief project overview will be presented at 3:15 and 4 p.m., but you can come anytime to learn more and visit with our team.

—Submitted by Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer

For Students Archive

Students: Interested in learning more about studying abroad?

Students who attended the annual Global Opportunities Expo may be ready for the next step in planning for a class or semester abroad. Whether you are interested in discovering more information about Drake’s administered programs abroad, direct exchange programs, or affiliate programs, you may wish to take some next steps:

  1. Speak with your advisor about your aspirations for studies internationally.
  2. Apply for a passport or check the expiration date of your current passport.
  3. Seek further insights from the Study Abroad webpage.
  4. Look for dates of upcoming informational meetings.
  5. Investigate funding for study abroad.

—Submitted by Drake International

For Students Archive

Bulldog Madness—exclusive student event

Students, mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2nd Annual Bulldog Madness on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in The Knapp Center. Kick off basketball season with the best party in town! Enjoy free food, Drake swag, and watch history unfold before your eyes. Who knows, this could be you.  This is one event you do not want to miss. Questions? Please contact Tom Florian, assistant director of ticket sales, at 515-271-4949 or thomas.florian@drake.edu

Strategic Updates Archive

Drake welcomes new Title IX coordinator, equity and inclusion policy specialist

Drake welcomes Kathryn Overberg to the role of Title IX coordinator, equity and inclusion policy specialist. Kathryn’s role is to oversee sexual harassment and sexual assault complaints involving students and to ensure the University’s overall compliance with Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. In addition to her focus on Title IX compliance, Kathryn will provide consultative guidance on policies and practices that will advance Drake’s commitment to nondiscrimination and inclusivity. She will conduct training and be involved in a variety of prevention and outreach activities. She will work closely with Student Life, the Office for Sexual Violence Response and Healthy Relationship Promotion, Disability Services, the Office of Residence Life, Academic Affairs, and Human Resources.

Kathryn has extensive experience in higher education and Title IX related issues, serving as associate counsel for Iowa State University where she built strong working relationships across campus in academic and non-academic units. Kathryn received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Washington University in St. Louis, where she also played varsity soccer. She earned her law degree from the University of Iowa.

Please feel free to reach out to Kathryn to welcome her to Drake. Her email address is kathryn.overberg@drake.edu and her extension is x2982. Her office is located in Old Main, Room 205.

—Submitted by Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer

For Students Archive

Meal conversion time

Students utilizing the 195 Block or 335 Block meal plans can convert excess meals into Flex Dollars Oct. 9–29. This will be the only conversion period this semester, but up to 100 meals can be converted into flex dollars; the exchange rate is $4 per meal. As a reminder, flex dollars can be used like cash at campus dining locations, coffee shops, the C-Store, and athletic concessions.

Convert meals by visiting the Student Services Center in Lower Carnegie Hall. All forms must be turned in before 4 p.m. on Oct. 29.

—Submitted by Sara Heijerman, Manager, Campus Card Office

For Students Archive

Want to register for classes? Complete Haven

As you should be aware, Drake is requiring all students to complete an online educational program on sexual and interpersonal violence prevention, called Haven. You must complete the mandatory portion, Part 1, by this Thursday, Oct. 15. A hold will be placed on your account, blocking you from registering for classes, until you have completed the program.

Drake University takes acts of sexual and interpersonal misconduct seriously and is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment. This effort also complies with the Violence Against Women Act and the Office for Civil Rights federal guidelines.

Haven promotes student health and safety by educating students about the elements of healthy relationships, the importance of sexual consent, and the role of bystanders in creating safe, healthy communities. This science-based prevention program offers a confidential, personalized experience for each student, educating them on the issues associated with sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking while also taking into account their unique perspectives and experiences. It will also cover campus-specific policies, procedures, and resources.

—Submitted by Alysa Mozak, Coordinator for Sexual Violence Response and Healthy Relationship Promotion

Campus Announcements Archive

Remind students, advisees to complete Haven

Drake is requiring all students to complete an online educational program on sexual and interpersonal violence prevention, called Haven. Students must complete the mandatory portion, Part 1, by this Thursday, Oct. 15. Student advisers and other faculty or staff who assist students with registering for classes should be aware that a hold will be placed on each student’s account until he or she has completed the online program, which will prevent course registration for the subsequent semester.

Drake University takes acts of sexual and interpersonal misconduct seriously and is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment. This effort also complies with the Violence Against Women Act and the Office for Civil Rights federal guidelines.

Haven promotes student health and safety by educating students about the elements of healthy relationships, the importance of sexual consent, and the role of bystanders in creating safe, healthy communities. This science-based prevention program offers a confidential, personalized experience for each student, educating them on the issues associated with sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking while also taking into account their unique perspectives and experiences. It will also cover campus-specific policies, procedures, and resources.

—Submitted by Alysa Mozak, Coordinator for Sexual Violence Response and Healthy Relationship Promotion