Lenore Metrick Chen, associate professor of art history, will discuss the Anderson Gallery’s 2012 exhibit “Ape-Rope-Pray-8!” on March 8 at noon at the Anderson Gallery. This is a brown bag lecture: please bring your lunch, we’ll bring the coffee and cookies.
—Joshua Cox, Gallery Director
Women’s Basketball
MVC Tournament
Drake vs. TBD
March 10 at 12 p.m.
iWireless Center (Moline, Ill.)
www.mvcquadcities.com
Women’s Basketball
MVC Tournament
Drake vs. TBD
March 11 at 1:30 p.m. (if Bulldogs win on 3/10)
iWireless Center (Moline, Ill.)
www.mvcquadcities.com
Women’s Basketball
MVC Tournament
Drake vs. TBD
March 12 at 2 p.m. (if Bulldogs win on 3/11)
iWireless Center (Moline, Ill.)
www.mvcquadcities.com
*If you are interested in attending one or two games at the MVC Tournament, single-session tickets will be available at the iWireless Center Box Office in Moline, Ill. Questions? Contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.
Women’s Tennis
Drake vs. Eastern Illinois
March 12 at 11 a.m.
Roger Knapp Tennis Center
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
Three visiting professors from the University of Havana, Cuba, will present a lecture March 8 on the Cuban embargo: Zarezka Martinez Remigio, secretary general and professor of criminal law; Ivonne Perez Gutierrez, professor of civil and procedural law; and Maritza McCormack Bequer, professor of agrarian law.
The lecture, titled “The Impact of the Blockade on Cuban Society and Perspectives on the New Policy on Foreign Investment in Cuba,” will be held from 11 a.m.-noon in Cartwright Hall, Room 201. It is free and open to the public.
About the speakers:
For more information, click here.
—Kayla Choate, Drake Law
You’re invited to a special exhibit of photographs featured in the upcoming book release of A Spectrum of Faith: Religions of the World in America’s Heartland. The result of a two-year collaboration between Drake Community Press, The Comparison Project, and Des Moines Area Religious Council, the book invites readers on a vivid journey through words and pictures into the diverse religious communities of Greater Des Moines. Drake students researched, wrote, edited, and designed the 15 chapters featuring Des Moines’ diverse communities of faith through the work of local photographer Bob Blanchard. The exhibit runs March 6 through 10 in the Fine Arts Center’s Week’s Gallery.
Join Bob at a reception on Tuesday, March 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Weeks Gallery, where you can visit with the artist as well as students and other project participants.
—Carol Spaulding-Kruse, Department of English
Due to requirements under the Affordable Care Act, Drake must provide Form 1095-C to employees who were eligible to participate in its medical plan during 2016. This form, which includes information about the coverage offered to employees and eligible dependents, is now available online.
To access your electronic Form 1095-C:
Sign into blueView with your Drake ID (Banner) number. If you need to reset your password, contact the Help Desk at 515-271-3001.
OPEN: Employee Tab
CLICK: Form 1095-C (under Payroll Information)
SELECT: Tax Year 2016
CLICK: Display
SELECT: Printable 1095-C Button (bottom left)
Through the web browser, select File/Print to print the Form.
Please retain the Form 1095-C for your records. Do not attach it to your 2016 tax return. Drake will provide this form to the IRS as part of its reporting obligation.
Additionally, please review your Form 1095-C carefully. Should you have questions regarding the information provided on the form, please contact Human Resources at 515-271-1901.
—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it rarely causes symptoms, yet inflicts serious damage to the body. Left untreated, it can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other potentially fatal conditions.
Join us on Monday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311, to find out what your blood pressure numbers mean, ways to reduce your risk, and more. Heart healthy snacks will be provided, and all attendees will have an opportunity after the presentation to have their blood pressure checked. Presentation and BP checks will be provided by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register for this presentation. You will earn one BUILD credit for attending.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Are you looking for a fun way to be active this summer? Then the Des Moines Corporate Games may be perfect for you! You can participate in one or more events. Some are team based. Others are individual. Some are competitive and others non-competitive. And they cater to all fitness levels. AND, it won’t cost you anything (except renting a golf cart or bowling shoes if you participate in those events)!
The Des Moines Corporate Games (DMCG) will run from June 1 to July 31. All events are held after work or on weekends. Drake will be competing against other companies in our division. We earn points by simply participating in some events and being one of the top finishers in others. Many events also award medals to the top finishers. At the conclusion of the Des Moines Corporate Games, the coveted Corporate Cup will be awarded to the winner of each division. Below is a list of the sports and events that will be offered:
*These sports have limited entries for companies. Declaring your interest does not guarantee you will compete in this sport or event.
We need as many people as possible to be part of these games and show our Drake pride! Do you see any sports or events you can participate in to help Drake take home the coveted Corporate Cup? Please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information and registration instructions. To find out more details on each sport/event go to www.dmcorporategames.org.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Eight staff members joined the Drake family in February.
—Laura Schwarz, Human Resources
The mission of the Roland and Mary Nelson Institute on Diplomacy and International Affairs is to provide in-depth international knowledge and experiences for students who wish to pursue careers in international affairs. The three-member advisory group establishes and maintains policies and procedures for the Institute’s major programs, including Visiting Diplomats, the annual Nelson Conference, the Student Conference Travel Fund, and the Global Pressing Issues Grant. The advisory group works with the director of the Institute and University administration to develop strategies that advance the mission of the Institute.
The dean of arts and sciences and executive director for global engagement and international programs are accepting self-nominations or expressions of interest from full-time, tenured faculty interested in serving a three-year term on the Nelson Institute Advisory Group. Please forward a letter of interest and CV highlighting your background in international affairs to Denise Ganpat (denise.ganpat@drake.edu) by March 15.
—Denise Ganpat, Drake International
Please stop by the Provost’s office in Old Main on Thursday, March 9, anytime between 8 and 11 a.m., to say farewell to Kim Lammers and wish her well as she moves on to an exciting new opportunity. Kim will serve as a defined benefit retirement plan administrator for the Principal Financial Group, a company where she previously worked for 10 years. Coffee and breakfast treats will be served. Her last day will be Friday, March 10.
—Melissa Sturm-Smith, Academic Excellence and Student Success