On Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium, the Drake Choir, Chamber Choir, and Chorale will present “Celebrating Sound,” a concert featuring music by contemporary composers from Lithuania, Estonia, Canada, England, and the United States, as well as a coronation anthem by Handel, with chamber orchestra. The concert will feature more than 100 students from all colleges and schools of the University. There is no admission charge to attend.
—Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Department of Music
Drake’s Community Action Board (CAB) will host its first Social Justice Dialogue of the year on disability rights this Thursday, Sept. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Drake Room. The discussion will focus on accessibility at Drake, and it is an opportunity to share ideas on what problems may exist and how to address them. For questions, contact Morgan Garner at morgan.garner@drake.edu.
—Morgan Garner
50 years ago, the Supreme Court invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia. On Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m., hear about legal issues in Loving and current civil rights issues and legislation. At 5 p.m. the acclaimed 2011 documentary The Loving Story will be shown with a discussion to follow. The event will take place in Cartwright Hall, Room 213. Refreshments will be served.
—Drinda Williams, Provost’s Office
The Big Dream Gathering will be held today at 6:30 p.m., with registration starting at 6:15 p.m., in Parents Hall of the Olmsted Center. The Big Dream Gathering is a fun and inspiring event that helps people establish dreams and goals and gives them the boost they need to make them a reality. The event is open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. During the event, Keynote speaker Mitch Matthews will share the story of the BIG Dream Gathering as well as four key strategies for getting clear on your goals and building a plan to achieve them. Then, attendees will have the chance to post dreams of their own and encourage other dreamers. The event is free to attend. The first 100 people to arrive will receive a free copy of Mitch Matthews’ best-selling book, IGNITE. An FAQ with more information can be found on the event website, or visit the Facebook event to learn more.
—Chrystal Stanley, Professional and Career Development Services
Bulldog Pack Rewards Program is a points-based scorecard dedicated to helping you enhance your quality of life in five areas: physical, financial, community, social, and occupational. Earn points by participating in various activities and making healthy choices. Reach 100 points between Sept. 15 and June 1, 2018, and be placed in a drawing for a chance to win your choice of prizes from a wellness catalog.
The Bulldog Pack Rewards Program scorecard is available to all full-time and part-time faculty and staff, regardless of enrollment in the Drake Medical Plan. Click here for instructions on how to access the scorecard and start earning points now.
Please note that the annual biometric/wellness screenings and online wellness assessment are separate from this scorecard. These two items are only for current employees on Drake’s medical plan and must be completed annually to receive the wellness premium incentive.
For more information, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join this year’s Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 4. This one mile walk is part of the Healthiest State Initiative and its goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.
The walk will begin at the north entrance of Cowles Library at 12:15 p.m. All participants will be given a map of the route and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize. If it rains, the walk will take place at indoor track at the Knapp Center.
It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk a mile, so consider taking a few minutes away from work or studies to participate in this fun and healthy event.
For more information, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
It’s not too late to receive your flu shot. The flu shot clinic will be open Oct. 2. Those who wish to participate must sign up for an appointment.
Human Resources purchased 200 doses of the flu vaccine to be provided at no cost to faculty and staff. The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will administer the flu shot clinic in Harvey Ingham Hall, Room 107 (Johansen Lab). Flu shots will be given in private rooms.
Those who sign up will receive an email the day before their scheduled appointment outlining the following details:
For questions, contact CPHS.wellness@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Don’t forget, faculty and staff can wear jeans with their Drake gear every Friday to show their Bulldog pride!
New this year, Drake Athletics will host a faculty/staff appreciation week. Faculty and staff are eligible to receive up to four complimentary tickets to the events listed below. Tickets may be picked up at the Drake Athletics ticket office Monday–Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the ticket window on game day. A valid Drake Card must be shown at time of pick up.
Women’s Soccer
Drake vs. Indiana State
Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
Football
Drake vs. Dayton
Oct. 7 at 1 p.m.
Drake Stadium
Men’s Soccer
Drake vs. Loyola
Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
Women’s Soccer
Drake vs. UNI
Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
Volleyball
Drake vs. Missouri State
Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
Knapp Center
More information is available at DrakeTix.com/promotions. For questions, call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian, Ticket Sales and Donor Management
Alumni tell us they want to stay connected to Drake by contributing to today’s student experience. Have you scheduled an alumnus to speak in your classroom, participate in a career fair, serve on a panel, be a mentor to a student? Now there’s an easy way to let Alumni Relations know so we can measure engagement, track interests, and communicate opportunities. Find the online form on the University Advancement Web page, or there is a link on BlueView under Faculty & Staff Resources.
—Andy Verlengia, Director of Alumni Relations
