Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend a Cityscapes New York lunch in Hubbell Dining Hall on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The lunch will feature cuisine from New York, including corned beef grinders, a Brooklyn chipotle chicken street taco bar, New York dogs, and more. Faculty and staff can dine for just $5 with their Drake Card.
—Jennifer Bowersox, Hubbell Dining Hall
The Heartland Global Health Consortium Conference will be held Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the upper level of the Olmsted Center. The theme of the conference is “Healthy water, healthy world: Water sustainability for global health.” Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend the conference. Visit cme.dmu.edu/HGHC2017 to register.
The conference will host a student poster session. Students may present on any topic, experience, or research in the field of global health. Submissions for poster presentations are due Oct. 6. Posters can be submitted online at the time of registration. Cost is $5 for students, $20 for faculty and staff members, and $40 for community members.
Panels and speakers at the conference will address the following topics:
For questions, contact Denise Ganpat at denise.ganpat@drake.edu.
—Denise Ganpat, Principal Center for Global Citizenship
Want to learn more about how to protect yourself in this ever-changing digital world? Sign up for the next Tech Tuesday on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. with Peter Lundstedt, director of information security and compliance. His session will explore passwords, passphrases, and online safety with a chance to ask pressing IT security questions. The session will be held in the Dial Center, Large Conference Room. Attendance at Tech Tuesdays counts towards BUILD credit. Register for this session and future Tech Tuesday sessions at itstechtuesdays.eventbrite.com.
—Carla Herling, ITS
Student Activities Board, Mentors in Violence Protection, Violence Intervention Partners and Muslim Student Association are excited to bring David Zach to campus. Zach, renowned speaker of the anti-trafficking movement, will speak about his work to end child sex trafficking in Southeast Asia on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Pomerantz Stage in the Olmstead Center. Zach is the lead singer of the Christian rock band, Remedy Drive, whose latest album is dedicated to fighting trafficking. While on tour, his band would collect information and evidence regarding child sex trafficking and then report it to local authorities. During his presentation, he will share stories as well as perform a few songs. In addition to Zach, local groups such as Teens Against Human Trafficking and Monsoon will give short presentations. Also, campus organizations such as SAGE, MVP, and VIP will offer educational information at tables around the room.
— Delia Koolick and Giada Morresi
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
