The next Friday FYS lunch/discussion is Nov. 3 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. If you would like to attend, please register and select a lunch preference online.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
J-Term instructors will share their experiences and advice to those who are teaching J-Term for the first time in 2018 and those who are thinking about teaching J-Term in 2019 or beyond at two upcoming informational sessions.
The first session on travel seminars will be held Nov. 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Drake Room in Olmsted Center. The second session will focus on on-campus classes and take place Nov. 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Olmsted Center, TMR 132.
The two sessions have very different foci. Those individuals who are thinking about teaching J-Term in the future but not sure whether they want to do a travel seminar or an on-campus class are encouraged to attend both sessions.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
Reminder: The monthly Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) lunch is Friday, Oct. 27 at 12 p.m. in Olmsted Center, TMR 133. The SoTL lunch discussions are opportunities for those engaged in SoTL projects at any level—from just thinking about starting one, to almost complete, or those simply curious about SoTL—to share ideas, seek advice, or ask questions of colleagues engaged in the process. This year, members of ITS will attend to provide information about SoTL projects that might involve technology usage. While it is too late to order a lunch, interested participants are welcome to come and bring their own lunch.
For more information, contact Art Sanders at arthur.sanders@drake.edu.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
If a Drake department wishes to use Amazon for appropriate Drake University purchases, please contact your budget manager to have them order using a Drake Amazon Business Education account. Purchases that qualify are items that Drake cannot procure using a preferred vendor or cannot be purchased through Office Depot. Please use your Drake purchasing card for Amazon purchases. Additionally, your personal Amazon account should not be used for Drake purchases. The purchase must be in the name of Drake University, not your personal name (you can have your name as an attention to), and the shipping address must be the Drake Postal Services address: 2875 University Avenue. If your department does not have an Amazon Business Education Account set up, please contact Kevin Grimes, Amazon Education account specialist, at kggrimes@amazon.com or 206-266-0374.
—Caron Findlay, Purchasing and Business Services
All Staff Council will host a chili cook-off event Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Parents Hall South. A $5 chili lunch with cornbread, dessert, and a drink will be provided during the cook-off event.
If you’d like to compete in the cook-off, sign up by Thursday, Oct. 26. Those entering need to only make one batch of their chili recipe. Samples served will be 3–4 ounces. Sample cups, spoons, and napkins will be provided.
Those who don’t want to cook are invited to consume. Sample a wide variety of home-made chili by donating non-perishable food or other goods to Drake’s Free Little Food Pantries. Goods may include canned foods, personal hygiene products, baby formula or diapers, etc. Bring your supplies to the Olmsted Center for the event. Pantries are located in the Olmsted Parking Lot, next to Aliber Hall, and in Sprout Garden.
The People’s Choice Award winners will be announced shortly after 12:30 p.m. during the event. For questions, email ascspecialevents@drake.edu.
All Staff Council event days are also jeans days (per manager approval). Wear your Drake blue on Oct. 30.
—Jill Batten, All Staff Council
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
Pick up your new card at one of the day/times listed below.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Olmsted Breezeway |
| Thursday, Oct. 26 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Olmsted Breezeway |
At the time of pickup, you will be required to show ID (Driver’s License or Drake Card), turn in your old Wells Fargo purchasing card, and sign a new purchasing card user agreement.
The cardholder must be present to pick up their card. Accounting staff will be available during the times listed above to answer questions regarding the new card program.
Pending Expenses: ACTION REQUIRED
If you have made travel arrangements, such as reserving a hotel room, and your Wells Fargo Pcard has not yet been charged for the stay, you will need to contact the vendor and provide your updated PNC Visa Pcard information.
If you have made travel arrangements, in which the Wells Fargo Pcard has already been charged for the expense, that is okay. You will still have access to the Wells Fargo CEO Portal in order to complete the cycle-end processing.
The Wells Fargo pcard will be deactivated following the last distribution date above. While you will still have access to the Wells Fargo CEO Portal to complete cycle-end processing, any charges that are attempted on the pcard after such time will be declined.
—Meghan Settje, Financial Reporting Manager
Stephen Hoag, former Drake dean and interim provost, passed away on Oct. 16. Stephen was dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences from 1993 to 2003 and interim provost from 2001 to 2002. He was an accomplished intellectual leader and a committed citizen of the University. During his time at Drake, his accomplishments were many, including the implementation and accreditation of the entry-level PharmD program and a gift that led to the naming of Cline Hall. A “Celebration of His Life” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 at The Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth, Minn., at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the colleges of pharmacy of which he served, including Drake, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Please see his obituary and information for remembrances online. Stephen will be deeply missed by many family, friends, and colleagues.
Beginning this month, Drake Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will begin organizing a one-time pick-up of unwanted materials which may be regulated when disposed of by the EPA across campus. During this event, the University will be taking advantage of an exemption from the EPA that will allow us to exceed our normal monthly waste totals without being subjected to increased regulations. This event has a strict timeline so it is important that departments that wish to take advantage of this opportunity begin to identify and segregate potential waste as soon as possible. All waste will need to be collected, prepared for off-site shipment, and shipped no later than Dec. 22. A collection with a hazardous waste vendor has already been scheduled but there is still a lot of work to be done. It is important to note that normal waste collections will continue during this period so those departments that generate regulated (hazardous) waste can continue to collect that waste and request pick-ups as normal. Other waste, such as e-waste, batteries, broken glass, sharps, etc., will also continue to be picked-up as normal. The following guidelines should be followed for those wishing to take part in this event:
Begin identifying and segregating unwanted items as soon as possible. Unwanted items which may be regulated when disposed of may include, but is not limited to:
If you have any questions about what materials would apply contact Drake EHS. Please refrain from bringing items from home as this is for University materials only. If you have questions about how to dispose of household waste Drake EHS can provide resources and information on how to do so.
Items may be set to the side and labeled as “potentially unwanted materials”, do not label as waste. Those departments that utilize Satellite Accumulation Areas for waste should keep potentially unwanted materials separated from their normal waste, as it will be counted separately. These departments should avoid using the same labels as they use for normal waste.
If possible, create an inventory of the items you wish to dispose of as this will make collection easier and quicker. You may send inventories to EHS at any time.
When all potentially unwanted materials have been identified, request a pick-up from EHS. Pick-ups can be requested by visiting the EHS website: drake.edu/ehs and filling out a “Request a Pick-up Form” or by emailing josh.haines@drake.edu.
Collection of unwanted materials will not begin until Nov. 22. EPA regulations prohibit collection prior to this date. We realize that this coincides with the start of Thanksgiving break and that this is a busy time for many members of the Drake community, which is why it is important to begin the process of identifying potentially unwanted materials as soon as possible. Again, normal waste collection will continue during this period. Once collection begins, the University will have 30 days to collect materials, prepare them for shipment, and have the waste shipped off site. This can be a time consuming process, and we are anticipating a large amount of materials.
Drake EHS contact information:
—Chris Nickell, Environmental Health and Safety
Extension education recently moved in to their new home in Howard Hall, Suite 203 and 211. The department is one of nine departments on campus to relocate as a result of the opening of Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building.
New department locations:
| Department | New Location |
| Human Resources | 3206 University Ave., Suite 100 |
| Head Start | 3206 University Ave., Suite 124 |
| The Ray Society | 3206 University Ave., Suite 123 |
| I Have a Dream | 3206 University Ave., Suite 212 |
| Drake International | 1213 25th St., North Entrance |
| Community Engagement | 1213 25th St., South Entrance |
| Adult Literacy | 1213 25th St., Lower Level |
| Drake Online | Carnegie Hall, Room 103 and 104 |
| Extension Education | Howard Hall, Suite 203 and 211 |
—Kelly Foster, Finance and Administration