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HR Information Archive

Unwind with a chair massage

Relax and re-energize your day with a chair massage. Ten- and 20-minute chair massages will be offered on campus Sept. 20 and 21 and Nov. 7 and 8. Cost is $10 for a 10-minute massage. Payment should be given directly to Anne Boal, licensed massage therapist, at the time of appointment. Correct change, cash, or check is required.

Those who participate will have the chance to win a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage. One name will be drawn from those who receive a massage in September, and again in November.

Click the link below to register for the day and time of your choice. You may register for one or two time slots per registration sheet.

Sept. 20: Cowles Library, Collier Heritage Room, 2–4 p.m.

Sept. 21: Aliber Hall, Conference Room 204,  11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Nov. 7: Cline Hall, Conference Room 101, 2–4 p.m.

Nov. 8: Olmsted Center, Drake Room, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

For additional information, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources 

For Students Archive

Student workers to complete paperwork at Student Services Center

Human Resources and Student Services are partnering to provide a convenient service to newly employed students. Newly employed students who work on campus will complete their I-9 and W-4s at the Student Services Center, in Carnegie Hall. To comply with federal law, students will still be required to provide original documentation to complete this paperwork by the first day that they work. A list of acceptable documents is accessible online. As a reminder, only students who have never worked on campus need to complete this paperwork. Student work should not begin until the I-9 (and documentation) has been completed.

— Debra Wiley, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Drake Athletics to host faculty/staff appreciation week: Oct. 6–13

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 www.DrakeTix.com/promotions. For questions, call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.

— Tom Florian, Ticket Sales and Donor Management

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

From the Office of the Associate Provost

Friday FYS lunch/discussion: Sept. 8

The first Friday First Year Seminar lunch/discussion will be held Sept. 8 at 12 p.m. in TMR 133. While these meetings are designed for those currently teaching FYS, we welcome those with an interest in teaching FYS in the future. If you would like to attend, click here  and note your lunch preference.

Engaged Citizen Experience planning meeting: Sept. 8

Each spring semester, Drake sponsors its Engaged Citizen Experience––a series of cocurricular events designed to bring Drake students, staff, and faculty together with the Greater Des Moines community to discuss important political and social issues. The theme for the spring semester will be: Nourishing (Feeding) the World. The theme was selected based on student interest as reflected in a survey done of returning students last April, as well as feedback from faculty and staff who either attended a meeting on Aug. 16, or who sent their perspectives to us. It is an issue with multiple dimensions at the local, state, national, and international levels.

If you are interested in helping plan Engaged Citizen Experience events, including our annual Engaged Citizen Conference and documentary film series, the first meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. in Old Main, Room 208.

Join the discussion on inclusive learning environments: Sept. 11

For the past two years, a group of faculty and staff have been meeting monthly to discuss issues related to creating inclusive learning environments. The meetings will continue and will be open to anyone on campus who wishes to talk about the challenges, successes, and failures we have faced as we try to navigate this difficult issue. This semester, the group will meet the second Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Hence, the first meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, in the Olmsted Center, Drake Room.

For questions, contact Arthur Sanders at arthur.sanders@drake.edu.

— Arthur Sanders, Associate Provost

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Town hall meeting on HLC accreditation and social event

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a town hall meeting on Drake’s institutional accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the Shivers Hospitality Suite. Kevin Saunders and Craig Owens will present a brief but compelling summary of our case for reaccreditation and an overview of our continuing preparations. A short Q&A will follow the presentation.

During the social hour immediately following the Q&A, guests can enjoy a beer, glass of wine, or non-alcoholic alternative, and reconnect with one another as we embark together on the beginning of the academic year. Worried about running out of things to talk about during the Social? We’ve got you covered. An exciting array of posters will bring the accreditation process to life and celebrate our many collective achievements since our last HLC review, nearly 10 years ago.

In addition to complimentary beverages, there will be snacks and popcorn. Parking is available nearby.

— Drinda Williams, Provost’s Office

Campus Announcements Archive

Construction of Ray Promenade: Street and building access points

Construction began yesterday on the Robert D. and Billie Ray Promenade. All gates will be closed, limiting access to the construction area. The project, although weather dependent, is expected to be completed by the middle of December.

The Law School Parking Lot (north of Opperman Library) will remain open until approximately Oct. 15. When accessing campus, from east to west, use the north side of Forest Avenue or the south side of Carpenter Avenue.

Weitz Construction will be closing the south lane on Forest Avenue from the Science Connector Building to 27th Street. Concrete barriers will be installed on the south lane to enable pedestrians to use the west cross walk at 27th Street and Forest Avenue. Carpenter Avenue and Painted Street will be closed for construction. Click here for a map of the impacted construction area.

Building Access

The construction project will impact several buildings on campus. The buildings affected are listed below. The doors will be open to faculty, staff, and students.

  • Collier-Scripps: use the north doors
  • Olin: use the southwest door or the northeast door
  • Human Resources and the International Center: accessible from Forest Avenue using the Law School parking entrance. Enter The Point using the north door for Human Resources and the East door for the International Center.
  • Cartwright Law School: use the south doors

For questions, contact Jolene Schmidt at jolene.schmidt@drake.edu.

— Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management

For Students Archive

Open house in the Innovation Studio Aug. 27

Want to learn about maker and creator opportunities available to all Drake students? Come to the Innovation Studio Open House Sunday, Aug. 27, 2–6 p.m., in Meredith Hall, Room 124C, for 3D printing, podcasting, stickers, buttons, snacks, and more.

Drake has an amazing amount of resources available to any student who wants to create, regardless of their major. The Innovation Studio holds various workshops throughout the year on the creative resources available to students. For more information, email innovation@drake.edu.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

 

For Students Archive

The Harkin Institute is hiring student workers

The Harkin Institute is looking for student employees in both its public policy research and communications branches. Public policy, office, and event planning student assistants should have an interest in public policy research. The Harkin Institute has four focus areas: health and wellness, labor and employment, people with disabilities, and retirement security. It is not required to have experience in these specific focus areas; however, students should have strong general research, writing, and event planning skills.

The Harkin Institute is also looking for a communications assistant to help promote the Institute using a variety of skills. This position can vary depending on personal skillset but will primarily focus on social media, graphic design, video editing, and advertising.

Interested students can apply online. The application deadline is Sep. 13 at 11:59 p.m.

In return for high quality work from students, The Harkin Institute offers strong career development for student workers. The Institute prides itself on a collaborative work environment and offering student employees real world experiences as well as weekly professional development and a wide-reaching network.

— Mollie Clark, The Harkin Institute

For Students Archive

Golf for Business and Life: Application deadline Aug. 24

Golf for Business and Life is a non-credit, two-part course. The first part consists of eight to ten group golf lessons at Glen Oaks Country Club and a small best ball golf outing. Students will choose the golf time that works for them––Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

The second part of the course consists of two classroom speakers who will discuss the importance of golf in the business world. The sessions will be held on various Tuesday evenings throughout the semester from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Students must be available for both parts of the course. The cost is $80. Applications are available online at www.drake.edu/recservices. The application deadline is Aug. 24.

Who: Drake University students (priority for upperclassmen)

What: Learn to play golf from a professional and how to use it as a business tool

When: First class session will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Why: To gain the knowledge and skills to utilize golf as a vital business skill

For more information, contact Lisa Murphy at lisa.murphy@drake.edu or 271-4710.

— Lisa Murphy, Recreational Services