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HR Information Archive

Walktober Step Challenge with Des Moines University and Wesley Life

Drake has challenged Des Moines University and Wesley Life to a step challenge. We are putting together a team and want you to participate.

During the month of October, team members from all three institutions will track their daily steps. You may use a pedometer, fitness tracker, or smart phone app. Any movement that records steps counts, including walking, running, and fitness classes. You will be provided with a journal to make recording easy and receive fun facts and tips along the way.

At the end of the month, the institution with the highest average step total will win a traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year. Individual prizes will be awarded as well. We need your help to win that trophy.

This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students so spread the word. To register, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 28.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Ouch That Hurts class

Have you strained your back or “tweaked” a knee while working in the yard or playing golf? Do you have questions about your child and sports?

Join Nate Newman, associate professor and chair of athletic training, on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310/311, as he shares valuable information and answers questions that will help you and your family stay healthy.

This presentation will provide information about common treatments, remedies, and guidance that may assist with the common aches and pains you and your family suffer from daily activities or athletics.

Participants will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credit and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.

To register, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Remote access change for Drake-owned Windows computers

In order for ITS campus technicians to better assist faculty and staff who use Drake-owned Windows computers, we are making a small change to our remote access capabilities. This change will align our Windows and Mac remote support processes.

Currently, you must be signed into your PC and present to accept and acknowledge the on-screen prompt to allow ITS to perform remote support. Beginning tomorrow, Sept. 26, your area’s campus technician will be able to access your computer while you are away if you have provided consent, either written or verbal. Please note that depending on the specific issue, your campus technician still may need you to sign into your computer using your account. However, you should never share your Drake password with your campus technician or anyone else.

Jerome Hilscher, ITS

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Upcoming Tech Tuesdays: Learn about Collaborative Instruction, Project Management, and Information Security

These 50 minute professional development sessions for faculty and staff are designed to provide you with resources to help you use technology more efficiently in your job (and possibly your life). All sessions will include time for Q&A.

Collaborative Instruction in the Classroom
Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m.
Collaborative learning involves students working in peer groups or with an instructor. Leveraging technology can remove the need for physical proximity and time. This session will cover different resources available to facilitate this type of instruction. This session will focus Office 365 tools as well as other available resources across the web.

Project Management I
Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m.
Have a project idea? Come learn when and how to submit your idea for review. We’ll share the technology project request review process, timing for reviews, and how to create required documentation. We’ll end by sharing basic project management processes which will serve as the foundation for the follow up session coming this spring. Participants will receive 1 hour of BUILD credit for attending this session.

How Do I Keep My Information Safe?
Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m.
Have you been impacted by a breach or identity theft, or just want to know how to keep your own and your family’s information safe? Join a conversation about the latest trends in cybercrime and some easy ways to protect your identity and information at home and at Drake. Participants will receive 1 hour of BUILD credit for attending this session.

Register for these sessions and learn about future sessions by going to drake.edu/its/techtuesdays.

Carla Herling, ITS

Campus Announcements Archive, For Students Archive

Dining in at Quad? Ask for reusable dishware

Drake Dining is working with student organizations to explore initiatives that reduce waste in our dining halls. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 25, reusable dishware will be available at Chef’s Corner in Quad. We encourage all students who stay in Quad to take a test run of reusable plates. Try them out and let Sodexo know what you think. Provide feedback here.

Gabriella LeFevre, Senior, Drake Environmental Action League Co-President

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Share how you are engaging alumni

Alumni want to stay connected to Drake by contributing to today’s student experience. Have you recently scheduled an alumnus to speak in your classroom, participate in a career fair, serve on a panel, or mentor a student?

If your answer is yes, there is an easy way to let Alumni Relations know so we can measure engagement, track interests, and communicate opportunities with our alumni. Please use the online form on the University Advancement Web page, or the link on myDrake under Employee Quick Links to submit your alumni engagement.

This past year we received over 150 submissions from faculty and staff regarding alumni who volunteered in Drake classes. Please help us again this year by using the submission form and helping us track this important alumni engagement.

 Andy Verlengia, Director of Alumni Relations

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Monroe Bulldog Buddies

Do you want to make a difference in a young person’s life? Consider becoming a Monroe Bulldog Buddy. Mentor a K-5th grader at Monroe Elementary School, which is a quick 15-minute walk from Drake. Meet with your mentee at least twice a month and be a positive role model in his or her life.

To learn more, come to an informational session/orientation on Friday, Sept. 21, at 12 p.m. in Olmsted’s Drake Room. Read about a mentor’s experience. Contact kerry.king@drake.edu for more information.

Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning & Service