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Featured Events Archive

“The Innovation Ecosystem”

Drake Law School’s Intellectual Property Law Center will host the first-ever Big IDEA Speaker Series this fall to bring intellectual property law experts to campus.

The first lecture is “The Innovation Ecosystem” featuring Dan Cosgrove of Pioneer on Sept. 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center. During the lecture, Cosgrove will speak about the ecosystem needed for innovation, how technology will be impacted by innovation, and where lawyers fit in the process.

Cosgrove is vice president of business development for the DuPont Agriculture Biotechnology Group at Pioneer. He leads the strategic approach in research business development by establishing alliances with technology providers and out-licensing technology. Cosgrove joined Pioneer in 2001 as leader of the Intellectual Property Group and corporate counsel. He previously practiced in the area of litigation and licensing at Zarley, McKee, Thomte, Voorhees & Sease in Des Moines.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

—Kayla Choate, Law School Alumni Affairs & Communications Coordinator

For Students Archive

Want in to intern in Washington, D.C.?

If you’re interested in spending a semester in Washington, D.C., for an internship, check out The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars. On Thursday, Sept. 29, Brian Bar, a representative with The Washington Center, will hold a campus-wide information session at 3:30 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 238.

The Washington Center offers students an opportunity to live and work in Washington for either a semester-long internship program (students work 30 hours per week, supplemented with policy seminars, professional skills training, and academic coursework) or shorter academic seminars (offered in January and May on specific policy questions or for special events). Internship and coursework options span a large number of fields of study and TWC programs are appropriate for any student. Their course offerings include everything from “From Ideas to Action:  The Anatomy of Entrepreneurship” to “Bioethics” to “Forensic Psychology” to “The Mass Media and National Politics:  Explaining Washington to the Public” to “Philosophy of Law, the Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitutional Tradition” to “The National Mall and America: Symbols and Memory.”

If you are unable to attend the information session, but would like to find out more or meet with the TWC representative, please feel free to contact Professor Rachel Paine Caufield (rachel.caufield@drake.edu).

—Rachel Paine Caufield, Associate Professor of Political Science

For Students Archive

Students forming new Arabic Club

Due to increasing interest, those who previously attended Arabic Language Hour and new members are interested in forming an Arabic Club.

There are several areas of interest for those forming the club, including visits to the Islamic Center of Des Moines. The group’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 207. Anyone interested in participating in a new Arabic Club should contact Kelanie Crosswait at kelanie.crosswait@drake.edu.

—Dorothy Pisarski, Associate Professor, Advertising & Global Communications Liaison

For Students Archive

Education Abroad Fair

Drake International offers more than 500 education abroad programs in 70+ countries. Whether you’re studying accounting or history, want to study for a semester or just a few weeks, you’ll find an option for you. Explore your opportunities at the Education Abroad Fair on Oct. 4, 4–6 p.m., in Olmsted Center.

Affiliated study abroad providers and Drake faculty will be available to talk about study abroad options for Drake students. You can also talk with students who have participated in programs and discuss financial aid and scholarship options while enjoying an afternoon treat.

—Breanne Ellis, Study Abroad Advisor

For Students Archive

Health Professions Graduate School Fair

As part of Health Professions Week, students interested in health professions are welcome to attend a Health Professions Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5–7 p.m. in the Cline Atrium. Learn more about your career of interest and speak to program representatives from the following Midwest universities:

  • Creighton University (Physical Therapy)
  • University of Iowa (Physician Assistant)
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • Des Moines University (all programs)
  • Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • Drake University Law School
  • Drake University College of Business & Public Administration
  • Drake Professional and Career Development Services (information about applying to graduate school, résumés, interviewing, etc.)

—Katie Shields, Interim Coordinator, Student Programs

For Students Archive

Academic Fair

Not sure about your major and want to explore options?
Thinking about adding a major or minor and need more information?
Want to start exploring careers?

Join us for the Academic Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Parents Hall North, 3:30–5 p.m.

For more information, please contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu. Hope to see you there!

—Marina Verlengia, Director, New Student Programs

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning lunch

The first of our monthly Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) lunches is this Friday, Sept. 30, at noon in Olmsted Center, TMR 133. These discussions are opportunities for those engaged in SoTL projects at any level, from just thinking about starting one to almost complete, or for those simply curious about SoTL to share ideas, seek advice, or ask questions of colleagues engaged in this process. If you would like us to provide lunch for you, please register at http://tinyurl.com/SoTLsep16  by 10 a.m. on Sept. 28. For more information, contact arthur.sanders@drake.edu.

—Art Sanders, Associate Provost

HR Information Archive

NEW service anniversary & retiree award platform

As we announced in August, Drake is partnering with the company Royal Recognition, Inc. in celebration of our faculty and staff as they reach many milestones in their years of service to the University. With this new collaboration, we now have access to a platform that automates service anniversary and retiree gifts. This allows all employees celebrating their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35+ year anniversaries, and retirees to choose their gift of choice from an expansive online catalog.

Employees receive an ecard on or about their service anniversary or retiree date with information on how to select their gift, which is then mailed to their home. Employees with 20, 25, 30, 35+ year anniversaries and retirees will still be recognized at our annual anniversary and retiree event in the spring.

This new online platform has taken the place of the current award system and is effective with all service anniversaries and retirements on or after Sept. 5, 2016. So far the response from employees has been positive. An employee who recently celebrated a service anniversary said “The service anniversary gifts look great, and I was impressed with the wide selection of items.”

We look forward to what the future has in store for our organization and all of our dedicated employees. For more information, contact Human Resources at drakehr@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Assistant Director, Wellness & Engagement

Campus Announcements Archive

Annual Open Enrollment Period

As the Annual Open Enrollment Period for employee benefits approaches, the University Benefits Committee (UBC) is working diligently to review the Drake health and dental plans. Chaired by Matt Dore, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, the committee reviews plan information and compares Drake offerings to those of other employers and universities in an effort to ensure Drake plans are both responsive and competitive. Minutes from the UBC are posted on the Employee Tab in blueView. During the open enrollment period, the committee and Human Resources will sponsor town hall style discussions of the Drake plans.

—Marlene Heuertz, Associate Director, Benefits