The final Friday FYS lunch/discussion is Dec. 1 at 12 p.m. in Olmsted Center, TMR 133. The event is open to both current and prospective FYS instructors. If you have an interest in possibly teaching FYS in the future, or are curious to learn more about teaching FYS sections, you are welcome to attend. Register online to attend and select your lunch preference.
Art Sanders, Associate Provost
A limited number of $75, lower bowl, 100-level tickets to the Hy-Vee Classic are available for Drake faculty and staff to purchase. This college basketball event on Saturday, Dec. 16, brings together the four Division I Men’s Basketball programs in the State of Iowa. The Drake Men’s Basketball team will take on The University of Iowa at 1 p.m. followed by the Iowa State–Northern Iowa game at 3:30 p.m. Seats within Drake’s designated sections can be purchased, while supplies last, at The Knapp Center Ticket Office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are valid to both games of the event.
A pregame event, hosted by the Drake Alumni Association, will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall in the Community Choice Credit Union on the day of the game. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the pregame.
For more information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.
Ryan Harris, Drake Athletics
The Ray Center invites faculty and staff to visit its new offices located in the lower level of Collier-Scripps Hall for complimentary doughnuts on Nov. 29 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The Starbucks machine will be up and running for $1.50.
Amy Smit, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center
Today is the last day for the University Bookstore’s faculty and staff appreciation sale. Drake merchandise is 30 percent off for faculty and staff only. As a reminder, faculty and staff can wear jeans with their Drake apparel on Fridays, given manager approval. ––Nate Reagen, President’s Office
Mission: The mission of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center is to improve civility and develop ethical leaders throughout the world.
Through public awareness and programming grounded in research, The Ray Center features two programs, Character Counts and Excellence with Integrity. These programs, as well as other resources available through the Center, benefit families, students, athletic organizations, nonprofits, organizations, and municipalities in Iowa and beyond. The Ray Center honors two of Drake’s most respected alumni—Robert D. and Billie Ray—whose humanitarian efforts, character, and leadership set an inspirational example for multiple generations.
Staff members: The 11 staff members at The Ray Center work to promote a more positive and respectful world. Staff members include:
Longest serving team member: Scott Raecker, 20 years.
Newest team member: Deb Brewer-Cotlar joined The Ray Center team as program coordinator last July.
Where is the Ray Center located? The Ray Center is located in the lower level of Collier-Scripps Hall. Stop in and visit them!
What else should you know? You’re invited!
The Ray Center is hosting an open house and everyone is invited. Please join them on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for donuts and to check out their new office.
The annual electrical switchgear cleaning will take place Nov. 24 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. During this time, electricity will be shut off to Aliber Hall, Goodwin-Kirk, Forest Ave. heating plant, Old Main, Carnegie Hall, and Cole Hall.
Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management
Campus building hours will be adjusted for the Thanksgiving holiday. Most of campus will close on Wednesday, Nov. 22, and will remain closed to the general public through the end of the week. Wednesday, Nov. 22 is a University holiday, a result of meeting our United Way campaign goals. Students, faculty, and staff can still enter their authorized buildings during the break with their Drake Card. For the majority of buildings, regular access will resume on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Contact Public Safety at 515-271-2222 for door access emergencies during this time. For non-emergency related questions, please email studentservices@drake.edu.
Cowles Library open hours/after-hours can be found on its website.
Sara Heijerman, Student Services
The University Book Store is continuously trying to improve. Please take a short survey to provide feedback and insights on the Book Store’s services. The survey is open until Nov. 26.
Katie Wilz, University Book Store
Thank you to the 524 members of the campus community who took the ITS phishing quiz. We hope you learned more about how to spot potentially malicious emails and secure your digital life. Also, thank you to those who stopped by the ITS table in the Olmsted Center and spun the prize wheel.
Winners of the six prize packages are:
Congratulations! And, don’t forget, if you were one of the first 300 people to take the phishing quiz, and haven’t done so already, be sure to stop by the Dial Center front desk during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to pick up your free Taco John’s certificate.
Let us know your thoughts on the quiz and the cybersecurity awareness campaign by emailing informationsecurity@drake.edu. We value your feedback.
Peter Lundstedt, ITS
Last spring, Drake completed a facility feasibility study of Cowles Library. As a result, the University decided to move forward with improvements to the east side of the library’s main floor. One of these improvements includes new furniture.
To help determine what furniture to purchase, Cowles staff are soliciting feedback from the campus community. Furniture vendors will set up and display furniture from Dec. 4 to 15 for students, faculty, and staff to test out and provide their feedback. Please stop by the library during this time to have a say in determining the new furniture.
Leslie Noble, Cowles Library
