Dr. Holsapple, chief of neurosurgery at Boston University Medical Center, will present his lecture about the brain, neurosurgery, medicine, and consciousness on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. in Sussman Theater. Dr. Holsapple is a Drake alumnus. Attendees will learn about neurosurgery and hear a neurosurgeon’s perspective on medicine. The lecture is open to the public and sponsored by Phi Delta Epsilon. For questions, contact Alec Wieker at alec.wieker@drake.edu.
—Alec Wieker
Do you know what the top 30 foods are for a better body? How much do you know about hidden sugars, anti-inflammatory foods, and losing belly fat? Join Hy-Vee registered dietitian Anne Cundiff on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310/311, for this fun and informative session. This presentation also includes information on foods to incorporate into the holidays to start off the new year, and we will be giving away prizes.
Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.
An online registration form for this class is accessible through the blueView Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel under Human Resources. You may also contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Have you tried the Peerceive Employee Recognition Portal yet? It is a quick and simple way to show recognition to another Drake employee. You can access the Peerceive Employee Recognition Portal on blueView under the Employee tab. It is located in a channel on the right-hand side of the page. Your username is your Drake email address and your initial password is your employee number, including any leading zeroes.
The Peerceive dashboard includes easy-to-use tools to send electronic kudos or e-cards. Kudos are a way for co-workers to express gratitude for a unique contribution to the workplace. You can send them as often as you wish and to any employee (or group of employees) in any department. E-cards are an electronic version of a hand-written note. Use these to wish another employee a happy birthday, a general “congratulations,” or even a get well soon.
Recipients will receive an email letting them know they received a kudos or e-card. A link will take them to the site where they can view the message. If it is an e-card, they simply click on the icon to view the entire card and message. The portal is simple to use, but if you have questions, a Peerceive User Guide is available in the same blueView channel.
For additional information, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
The Benefits and Wellness Fair will take place Nov. 10 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310-313.
This “come-and-go” event will provide an opportunity to learn about the wide range of benefits and wellness opportunities available at Drake. Representatives from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Advantage Administrators, Delta Dental of Iowa, TIAA, Long Term Care Strategies, Principal Life Insurance Company, Employee and Family Resources, and Human Resources will be present to answer individual questions.
The line-up also includes Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Recreational Services, Athletics Ticket Office, and Drake Dining. During the fair:
Please plan to stop by the fair, and bring your co-workers.
—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources
Drake faculty and staff are eligible to receive up to four complimentary tickets to the basketball games 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 Drake ID must be shown at the time of pick up.
Women’s Basketball
Drake vs. Milwaukee
Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
The Knapp Center
Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. Coe
Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
The Knapp Center
More information is available at DrakeTix.com/promotions. For questions, call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
Want to learn more about how to use technology to make your daily work life easier? Sign up for the next Tech Tuesday event on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Dial Center Large Conference Room. This session will explore how technology can help you with communication, organization, and accountability on the job with a chance to ask your pressing IT questions around these topics. Attendance at Tech Tuesdays counts toward BUILD credit. Register for Tech Tuesday sessions at itstechtuesdays.eventbrite.com.
—Carla Herling, ITS
With the recruitment cycle well underway, the Office of Admission is providing opportunities for faculty and staff to ask questions of the admission team regarding admission strategy, as well as listen to any concerns or ideas as they relate to recruitment.
As Drake continues to march toward its enrollment goals, transparency and communication are key. Keith Summerville and Anne Kremer will be in the Olmsted Coffee Shop one day a month should any faculty or staff want to stop by and ask questions or provide insights and ideas. The first three dates are:
This is an informal discussion event and an opportunity for productive conversation.
—Anne Kremer, Admission
Drake Recreational Services wants you to fill out its Group X survey regarding the fall semester. In order for us to improve and keep moving forward, we need your feedback. Your answers are anonymous, unless you would like to be entered into a drawing for a special prize. The survey is open now until Wednesday, Nov. 8. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance for participating.
—Drake Wellness
Reminder: A workshop on contemplative practices in the classroom will be held this Friday, Nov. 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Cowles Library, Room 201. Please register if you would like to attend.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
The Office of Admissions will host its third “Best Practices for Recruitment Training” for faculty and staff on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Sussman Theater.
This training is appropriate for any faculty and staff member who engages with prospective and admitted students. When it comes to meeting with prospective and admitted students, it’s important to ensure that cohesive messaging and best practices are shared and followed across all units, departments, and offices on campus.
Following the training presentation, tickets to Hubbell Dining will be offered. The one-hour session will cover the following topics”
Drake is stronger as an institution when all of us use consistent messaging and best practices that ensure families leave our campus knowing what we have to offer, and what sets us apart.
For questions, please contact Anne Kremer at anne.kremer@drake.edu.
—Anne Kremer, Admission