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HR Information Archive

Join Weight Watchers at Work

Now is the perfect time to get into the habit of making healthier choices. If your goals include losing weight, Weight Watchers at Work may be the solution.

Weekly meetings include a confidential weigh-in prior to the meeting, followed by a 30-minute class. Weight Watchers’ unique mix of face-to-face interaction with a trained leader, group support, accountability, digital tools, and the convenience of meetings in the workplace have helped faculty and staff be successful in their weight loss goals.

The cost is $156 for a 13-week renewable series with a minimum of 15 participants. Payment may be made in a lump sum or split into three payments.

An information/registration meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 12 p.m. in Olmsted Center, Drake Room. If you are interested in joining a Weight Watchers at Work series, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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30-minute CPR class

Do you want to learn CPR but don’t have time for a four-hour class? The American Heart Association is offering a free Hands Only CPR class. This is not a certification course.

Hands Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest. The AHA still recommends CPR with compressions and breaths for infants and children, victims of drowning, drug overdose, or people who collapse due to breathing problems. However, with this class you will learn two easy steps that can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.

Join us on Friday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310 and 311, for this quick and simple training. In 30 minutes, you will learn a skill that could save a life.

Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester. Additional BUILD information, including an online registration form, is accessible under the blueView Employee tab, in the Learning & Development section of Human Resources.

Email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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$10 chair massages

A chair massage makes a great gift for an employee or co-worker. Or, treat yourself to a chair massage and relax and re-energize your day. Ten- and 20-minute massages will be offered on campus Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. Cost is $10 for a 10-minute massage. Payment should be given directly to Anne Boal, licensed massage therapist, at the time of appointment. Correct change, cash, or check is required. Those who participate will have the chance to win a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage.

Click the links below to register for the day and time of your choice. You may register for one or two time slots per registration sheet.

Feb. 6, 2-4 p.m. in Cline Hall,  Room 101

Feb. 7, 11-1 p.m. in Aliber Hall,  Room 204

For additional information, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Welcome new Bulldogs

In December, Drake welcomed seven full-time staff members:

Raymond Fredregill, Multimedia Engineer, SJMC
Michael Kline, Student Records Specialist, Registrar’s Office
Karley Cole, Teacher Associate, Head Start
Tara Dake, Teacher Associate Substitute, Head Start
Marsha Rickertsen, Teacher Associate Substitute, Head Start
Brian Hardin, Athletic Director, Athletics
Rachel Butler, Assistant Director, Admissions Regional, Office of Admission

— Laura Schwarz, Human Resources

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Drake Basketball: Faculty and Staff Days

All Drake faculty and staff are eligible to receive up to four complimentary tickets to the events listed below. Tickets may be picked up at the Drake Athletics Ticket Office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the ticket window on game day. A valid Drake ID must be shown at time of pick up.

Women’s Basketball
Drake vs. Northern Iowa
Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.
The Knapp Center

Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. Missouri State
Saturday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m.
The Knapp Center

More game information is available at www.DrakeTix.com/promotions. For more information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit www.godrakebulldogs.com.

— Ryan Harris, Athletics

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Need a new headshot?

University Communications will hold a portrait session Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The session is free to all faculty and staff. High-resolution portraits are made available for download through SmugMug.

If you are unable to attend the Feb. 9 drop-in session, you can book a portrait session during University Communications’ studio hours. Studio hours are held for two-hours each month in University Communications’ office located at 1229 25th St. (next door to the Department of Public Safety).

Studio hours:
Feb. 5, 3–5 p.m.
March 5, 3–5 p.m.
April 2, 3–5 p.m.
May 7, 3–5 p.m.

Contact Justice Simpson at justice.simpson@drake.edu to book a drop-in date.

— Justice Simpson, University Communications

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How to: Get Started Using Blackboard

Faculty are invited to attend the ITS workshop, Getting Started with Blackboard on Monday, Jan. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Olmsted, Room TMR 132. Learn basic tips and tricks for working with Blackboard with a focus on course menus, navigation, and grade center setup. Participants should bring their own laptop or other internet capable device to the workshop. Laptops can be checked out from the kiosk located in the lobby of Meredith Hall if needed. Karly Good will lead the course. Visit http://www.drake.edu/edtech to sign up, or to see topics of future workshops.

— Carla Herling, ITS

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This week in Drake Athletics

Come out and cheer on your Bulldogs!

Women’s Basketball
Drake vs. Indiana State
Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m.
The Knapp Center

Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. Evansville
Saturday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m.
The Knapp Center

Women’s Basketball
Drake vs. Evansville
Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m.
The Knapp Center

— Ryan Harris, Athletics

 

 

Campus Announcements Archive

10 tips to avoid winter injuries

Numerous injuries result from slips and falls on icy sidewalks, parking lots, roads, and other outdoor locations. Here are 10 tips to reduce injuries from wet and icy surfaces.

  1. Snow removal and salting of slick areas can help. However, many times, total elimination of the hazard is impossible.
  2. Be aware of your surroundings.Anticipate the fact that you are apt to fall at any moment when walking on ice. Often ice will appear in the morning, in shady spots, or where the sun shines during the day and melted snow refreezes at night.
  3. Wear appropriate footwear. Footwear should have low heels with soles constructed of a slip-resistant material. Don’t wear footwear that is not able to grip the surface on which you are walking.
  4. Be careful when shifting your weight. When stepping off a curb or getting into a car, shifting your weight may cause an imbalance and result in a fall.
  5. Adjust your stride. Take shorter steps and walk with your feet spread further apart laterally so that your center of gravity is maintained directly above your feet at all times.
  6. Plan ahead. While walking on snow or ice, walk consciously. Instead of looking down, look up to see where your feet will move next to anticipate ice or an uneven surface. Occasionally scan from left to right to ensure you are not in the way of vehicles or other hazards. Be careful about what you walk under. Injuries can result from falling snow/ice as it blows, melts, or breaks away from buildings.
  7. Listen. While seeing the environment is important, you also want to listen for approaching traffic and other noises. Avoid listening to music or engaging in conversation that may prevent you from hearing oncoming traffic or snow removal equipment.
  8. Take steps slowly. When walking down steps, be sure to grip handrails firmly and plant your feet securely on each step.
  9. Don’t take shortcuts. A shortcut path may be treacherous if it is located where snow and ice removal is not possible.
  10. Watch out for wet entryways. When you get to your destination, be sure to look at the floor as you enter the building. The floor may be wet with melted snow and ice. Try not to track snow into buildings. Wipe your feet off at the entrance so others won’t slip and fall on melted snow.

— Chris Nickell, Environmental Health & Safety

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Accepting nominations for Engaged Campus Award

Do you know of a Drake student, faculty, or staff member, or alumnus who is doing great work in the community? Nominate them for an Engaged Campus Award, given out by Iowa Campus Compact. Nominations are due March 30.

Awards for students and student groups:

Student Leadership: a student leader with demonstrated accomplishments in engaging students in meaningful service and civic engagement.

Network Choice Award: student organizations or student-led projects can be nominated for online voting in late April that will allow our network to select a winner.

Awards for individuals:

Civic Mission Leadership: a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated leadership for higher education civic engagement and has worked to give voice to the civic mission of higher education.

Community Leadership: an alumnus of a member institution making strong contributions to their community and demonstrating the values of the civic mission of higher education.

Emerging Leadership: a new person in the field who is making unique and innovative contributions that demonstrate strong future potential.

Awards for groups or projects:

Emerging Innovation: a recent project, program, or initiative making unique and innovative contributions that demonstrate strong future potential.

Community Partnership: a campus-community partnership or collaboration that is deep, reciprocal, and transformational.

Awards for AmeriCorps members:

National Service Member of the Year: individual full-time, part-time, and summer AmeriCorps and VISTA members (in IACC programs) who have made significant contributions to building a community partner or campus department’s capacity.

It is highly recommended people review the rubric when writing award nominations. Award winners will be honored at the Engaged Campus Awards and Summit May 9 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning