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Exclusive offer for Drake Men’s Basketball at U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic

The Drake Men’s Basketball team will face North Dakota State on Dec. 1 in the U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic. This is part of the first ever basketball event that will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Faculty and Staff
Drake faculty and staff are eligible for a special offer as a participating school. Buy tickets now using special offer code DRAKE18 to pack U.S. Bank Stadium with Drake blue.

Students
Drake have the opportunity to purchase Drake student section tickets to this event. Student tickets are $15 each (limit one per student), while supplies last. Students must purchase tickets at The Knapp Center Ticket Office and present a valid Drake Card.

For additional information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Ryan Harris, Athletics

Campus Announcements Archive

Rec Fest and Resources Fair tomorrow

As part of the Welcome Week schedule of activities, come to the Rec Fest and Resources Fair on Helmick Commons tomorrow, Aug. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Rec Services will have a log roll challenge, several fitness challenges, group fitness class demos, and many giveaways including shirts, water bottles, and pop-sockets. Visit a variety of booths at this event sponsored by Drake offices for an opportunity to be entered into a raffle.

 Ellen Lowe, Recreational Services

Campus Announcements Archive

Smoke-free campus

Drake University complies with the Iowa Smoke Free Air Act and prohibits smoking on campus.  Drake’s policy also prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) on campus, with the exception of performing arts performances in which e-cigarettes may be utilized by actors as part of a theatrical production.

For purposes of this prohibition, the Drake campus includes:

  • All buildings on campus (residence hall rooms and common areas, work areas, private offices, conference and meeting rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, lounges, cafeterias, stairways, hallways, and other enclosed spaces).
  • All property maintained by Drake University, including either leased or owned property, such as athletic fields, sidewalks, and parking lots.
  • Seating areas of outdoor sporting events, stadiums, and other outdoor entertainment venues.
  • All vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the University.
  • All vehicles when parked on University property.

All students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors are responsible for observing the provisions of this policy.

Chris Nickell, Environmental Health & Safety

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

All Staff Council Sand Volleyball Tournament

Come celebrate the grand opening of Drake’s new sand volleyball court with a friendly 6v6 co-ed volleyball tournament. The tournament will be held Friday, Sept. 7, from 2–4 p.m. Faculty and staff are welcome to come and go as they please. In the case of rain, the tournament will be held at the Bell Center. Refreshments, snacks, and additional lawn games will be provided.

The tournament is open to all faculty and staff (maximum of eight teams). Teams can consist of up to eight players. Need a team? Register as an individual and All Staff Council will assign you to a team or create a team of “free agents.”

Register to play by Sept. 5 at www.drake.edu/asc.

—All Staff Council

For Students Archive

Phi Delta Chi awards

The Psi Chapter of Phi Delta Chi got eighth place overall at the national conference for the 2017-2018 school year. The chapter also took third place for Professional and Service Projects and fourth place for Scholarship. Lastly, Phi Delta Chi received the 100% Achievement Award for the school year.

Morgan Hawkins, P2, GR

For Students Archive

Innovation Studio open house

Come to Meredith Hall, Room 124C for the Innovation Studio’s welcome back to campus open house on Monday, Aug. 27, from 3 to 6 p.m.

We’ll have t-shirt screen printing with The Side Garage and fun interactive events like 3D printing, 3D pens, Legos, button maker, vinyl cutter, puzzles, food, and more. For questions, email innovation@drake.edu.

 Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

For Students Archive

Graduate student event Aug. 23

The Drake Graduate Council is excited to offer a new opportunity for graduate students to explore their Drake community. Join us for a special graduate student event on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Shivers Courtside Club in The Knapp Center. Network with fellow graduate students from across programs, learn about resources available to you from student services representatives, and meet Jennie Baranczyk, Drake women’s basketball coach. We’ll provide light refreshments, and campus tours will also be available. Register through Eventbrite.

Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost

HR Information Archive

2018 Wellness screenings: Early bird prize

Those on Drake’s health plan can save approximately $300 in 2019 by completing a wellness screening this year. If you are on Drake’s health plan and currently enrolled in the Wellness Premium Incentive Program, you must complete a wellness screening annually to retain your savings. New this year: You will not be required to complete an online wellness assessment. You only need to complete the wellness screening to receive the premium incentive.

There are three ways to complete your wellness screening:

  1. At a participating Hy-Vee (available through Sept. 15).
  2. With your physician and fill out a Physician Wellness Screening Results form (available through Sept. 30).
  3. On campus through UnityPoint Health (online registration opens Sept. 4 with screening dates in October).

There are a set number of spaces available for the on campus screenings so we recommend as many employees as possible consider the physician or Hy-Vee option.

As an incentive, HR is offering an early bird prize. If you complete your screening through your physician or at a participating Hy-Vee by Sept. 30, your name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win your choice of a prize from an online wellness catalog. That said, you are welcome to use any of the three options that work best for you.

For questions, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 515-271-1880.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive, HR Information Archive

The Names Who Live at Drake tour with Diane Caldbeck

If you haven’t had a chance to tour the Drake campus with Diane Caldbeck, associate vice president for Alumni and Development, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Hear the fascinating stories behind many of the buildings and grounds and the people who made the University what it is today. Discover the origins of Chancellor’s Elm, the Kissing Rock, and Maddie Levitt Lane.

The tour will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. beginning at the Alumni House. Pre-registration is required as the maximum capacity for the tour is 20 people. Click here to register.

Participants will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester. For more information, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Join Weight Watchers at Work fall program

Drake’s current weekly Weight Watchers at Work series ends Aug. 28, and the program is looking for faculty and staff who may be interested in a new series later this fall.

Meetings are held Tuesdays and include confidential weigh-ins from 12 to 12:15 p.m., 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 has been a winning combination for many Drake faculty and staff.

The cost is $156 for a 12-week renewable series with a minimum of 15 participants, or $186 for a 17-week series with a minimum of 20 participants. Payment must be made in a lump sum, or it can be split into three payments.

If you are interested in joining the next Weight Watchers at Work series, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources