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Constitution Day Lecture: Free Speech on Campus

Can free speech coexist with an inclusive campus environment? Erwin Chemerinsky, dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California-Berkeley School of Law, will discuss this issue at the 2017 Constitution Day Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Cartwright Hall, Room 213. Sponsored by the Drake Constitutional Law Center, the Constitution Day Lecture is held each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. The event is free and open to all.

In the lecture, Chemerinsky will discuss the importance of providing a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body, while respecting the free expression of ideas.

Chemerinsky, who was recently named the most influential person in legal education by National Jurist magazine, is the author of more than 200 law review articles and 10 books. In addition, he writes a weekly column for the Sacramento Bee, monthly columns for the ABA Journal and the Daily Journal, and opinion-editorials in newspapers across the country. He frequently argues appellate cases, including in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Read more information here.

—Kayla Choate, Law School

HR Information Archive

Join Weight Watchers at Work

As a new academic year begins, it is the perfect time to get into the habit of making healthier choices. If your goals include losing weight, Weight Watchers at Work may be the solution.

Weekly meetings include a confidential weigh-in prior to the meeting, 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 have helped faculty and staff be successful in their weight loss goals.

The cost is $156 for a 12-week renewable series with a minimum of 15 participants. Payment may be made in a lump sum or split into three payments.

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

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Healthy Eating Made Easy class

In today’s busy world, it can be hard to find time to prepare healthy meals, which means more dining out, fast food, or processed snacks. Join Lucas Flaherty on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, room 310/311, as he shares some easy and quick healthy meal planning advice. This presentation includes both information on programs such as Blue Apron as well as more traditional tips if you are buying from a grocery store and cooking at home. And, for between meals, discover some quick, low-cost, healthy snacks.

Participants will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.

An online registration form for the 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

HR Information Archive

Welcoming new Bulldogs: August 2017

Fifty-eight new, full-time faculty and staff members joined the Drake family in August:

Ryan Sturms, Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences (A&S)

Lee Price, Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry, A&S

Bradley Swan, Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry, A&S

Jordan Pohlmann, Teaching Associate, Music, A&S

Godfried Asante, Assistant Professor, Rhetoric, A&S

Michi Matsukura, Assistant Professor, Psychology, A&S

Katharine (Katie) Putney, Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology, A&S

Dina Alexander, Visiting Assistant Professor, Music, A&S

Vincent Kenney, Assistant Professor Low Brass and Assistant Director Bands, A&S

Mirla Agnir, Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts, A&S

Kevin Brown, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, A&S

Erin Horst, Visiting Assistant Professor, Theatre, A&S

Gregory Wolf, Assistant Professor, Politics, A&S

Karen Zwier, Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy/Religion, A&S

Mary Alice Hill, Director, Human Resources Partner Services, Human Resources

Kirk Lundgren, Campus Public Safety Officer, Public Safety

Joshua (Josh) Wallace, Academic Success & Retention Specialist, Provost’s Office

Rebecca Widmer, Director, Annual Giving, University Advancement

Damon Tyson, Systems Engineer 2, ITS

Karly Good, Learning Management Specialist, ITS

Nathan Newman, Associate Professor, Athletic Training, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences CPHS

Diana Newman, Administrative Assistant, CPHS

Shankar Munusamy, Associate Professor, Pharmacology, CPHS

Kelsey Jensen, Assistant Director, International Admission, Office of Admission

Janelle Turner, Campus Visit Coordinator, Office of Admission

Michael Donahue, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics

Michael McClanathan, Assistant Football Coach, Athletics

Cory Marquardt, Men’s Basketball Manager, Athletics

Walker Howard, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Athletics

Anne Williams, Business Manager, Athletics

Ryan Parriott, Assistant Director, Recreational Services, Athletics

Elizabeth (Betsy) Bayliss, Assistant Women’s Crew Coach, Athletics

Ngonidzashe Makusha, Assistant Men’s & Women’s Sprints/Jumps/Relays Coach, Athletics

Denise “Chantel” Osahor, Women’s Basketball Manager, Athletics

Amy Rudolph, Assistant Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Athletics

Jay Koloseus, Assistant Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Athletics

Alexander Emery, Assistant Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach, Athletics

Amy Elbert, Mental Health Specialist, Head Start

Virginia Lynde, Teacher Associate Substitute, Head Start

Katherine Colon, Teacher Associate, Head Start

Alexandrea Chafa, Head Start Teacher, Head Start

Noelle Feldpausch, Head Start Teacher, Head Start

Amanda Herring, Head Start Teacher, Head Start

Stacie Kjellsen, Teacher Associate, Head Start

Madonna (Donna) Clay, Head Start Teacher, Head Start

Kelly DeJoode, Teacher Associate, Head Start

Patricia Houlihan, Clinician in Residence/Int. Director Legal Clinic, Law School

Natalie Banta, Associate Professor, Law, Law School

Jacquilline Nagila, Director, International Student & Scholar Services, International Center

Christina Trombley, Executive Director, Online Programming

Lendie Follett Clausen, Assistant Professor, Business Analytics, College of Business & Public Administration (CBPA)

Anna Fountain Clark, Assistant Professor, Public Administration, CBPA

Douglas Bujakowski, Assistant Professor, Actuarial Science, CBPA

Sacha Pence, Assistant Professor/Director Applied Behavior Analysis, School of Education

Pamela Moore, Field Placement Support Services Coordinator, School of Education

Noel Wurju, Facility Maintainer III, Facilities Planning & Management

Samra Hodzic, Facility Maintainer III, Facilities Planning & Management

Atong Nyok, Facility Maintainer III, Facilities Planning & Management

—Laura Schwarz, Human Resources

 

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Exclusive: Faculty/staff basketball season tickets

Drake Athletics is excited to announce an exclusive pre-sale of both men’s and women’s basketball season tickets available to faculty and staff. Faculty and staff can take advantage of discounted pricing with a valid Drake Card. To purchase season tickets, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Season tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, so be sure to take advantage of this special offer to lock in the best seats.

Men’s Basketball
Premium Center (C,D,E,N,O,P)—$124 per seat plus $250 Bulldog Club donation
Premium Outer (A,B,F,G,M,Q,R)—$124 per seat plus $150 Bulldog Club donation
Reserved Center (3,4,5)—$124 per seat plus $250 Bulldog Club donation
Reserved Outer (1,2,6,7)—$124 per seat plus $150 Bulldog Club donation
General Admission (8-25)—$75 per seat plus no Bulldog Club donation

Women’s Basketball
Reserved Sideline (A-G, M-R)—$60 per seat
Reserved Baseline (S-T)—$50 per seat

Questions? Call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.

— Tom Florian, Ticket Sales and Donor Management

 

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Nominate a student for Principal Community Scholars Program

Nominations are being accepted for The Principal Community Scholars Program, which is a collaboration between Principal and Campus Compact that supports the leadership development of undergraduate students seeking a business or business-related degree. Students are selected through a competitive process to receive a $1,000 scholarship, participate in a civic leadership learning community, and complete a community-based experiential learning project. The curriculum and project help students develop critical skills for their careers.

Students can be nominated by any faculty or staff member willing to serve as their adviser. The Drake Office of Community Engaged Learning will oversee the nomination process for Drake. Please submit nominations of students to Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu no later than Sept. 25. Scholars must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a major or area of concentration in a business or related field, and be available to attend a virtual retreat on Nov. 10 from 12 to 2 p.m.

Faculty or staff wishing to nominate a student, please submit a paragraph describing why you are nominating the student, how this program would benefit them, and what the student’s idea for a community project may be. Students wishing to be nominated should identify a faculty or staff member willing to nominate them and contact them to submit the nomination.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

Campus Announcements Archive

Need a new headshot?

Get your professional headshot taken for free on Friday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., in the Pomerantz Stage area of Olmsted Center. Sponsored by University Communications and open to faculty, staff, and students, you’ll have access to the photos we take, and you may even see your photo in a marketing project for the University!

Questions? Contact Genna Clemen at genna.clemen@drake.edu.

— Justice Simpson, University Communications

Campus Announcements Archive

New self-service laptop kiosk

ITS is piloting a new self-service laptop kiosk for students, faculty, and staff. The kiosk is located in Meredith Hall. If you are a current student, faculty, or staff member, you can check out one of 14 MacBook laptops to use for free for up to four hours at a time. All laptops are loaded with software, including Microsoft Office programs, SPSS, and Panopto.

For additional information and instructions on how to check out a laptop, please see the knowledge base article, “Using the Self-Service Laptop Kiosk (How-to).”

—Carla Herling, ITS