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Nominations Open for Global Practitioners

The Principal Center for Global Citizenship invites nominations for the Global Scholars/Practitioners-in-Residence program, which seeks to attract talented individuals from academia or the professions who have outstanding international expertise to teach a course, mentor students, give public lectures, work on joint research with faculty, and aid the development of the institution as a whole through fruitful external collaborations.

Nomination Instructions:

Candidates should be nominated by the academic unit to which they will be attached. Please submit the following supporting materials: 
• A nomination letter discussing the qualifications of the candidate and expected contributions to the life of the University
• Candidate’s biographical information
• A letter of interest from the candidate
• A letter of support from the unit dean

Nominations should be directed to Annique Kiel, executive director of Global Engagement and International Programs, by March 1. Units considering a nomination are encouraged to consult with PCGC Acting Director Jeff Kappen. 

Among the criteria to be considered are:
1. A record of recognized international leadership and distinguished professional accomplishment in any field.
2. A documented commitment to international understanding and global citizenship.
3. An ability to bring unique perspectives and experiences to the Drake community. 
4. A willingness and ability to offer courses that complement the existing curriculum and meet rigorous academic standards.

In recognition of their contributions, Global Scholars/Practitioners receive a stipend, a travel allowance, an appropriate workspace, and access to all University facilities. Global Scholars/Practitioners will be affiliated with an appropriate academic unit for at least one semester and offer at least one course per term.

Jeff Kappen, Associate Professor

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Engaged Campus Award nominations due March 4

Do you know of a Drake student, faculty, staff, or alumnus doing great work in the community? Nominate them for an Engaged Campus Award. Nominations are due March 4. Awards will be presented at the Iowa Campus Compact Engaged Campus Awards and Summit Monday, April 29, at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Mandi McReynolds, Director of Community Relations and the Foundation at Principal, will be the keynote speaker. 
Nominate someone today.

Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

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Photography headshot days

University Communications and Marketing holds open portrait sessions during the fall and spring semesters. The sessions rotate around campus making it more convenient for the campus community. These sessions are free to all faculty, staff, and students. High-resolutions portraits are made available for download through SmugMug. No appointment is necessary.

  • Feb. 15, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Collier-Scripps Hall, 2nd Floor, Dean’s Conference Room.
  • April 12, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., location TBD

Jeremy Sievers, University Communications & Marketing

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Grand Blue Mile $10 flash sale

Grand Blue Mile registration opens Tuesday, Feb. 12, with two days of flash sale pricing. Adults and youth can sign-up for only $10 at GrandBlueMile.com. Included at this unheard of price point is a commemorative 10th anniversary technical shirt. Mark your calendar and spread the word. As the Midwest’s premier community street run for all ages and abilities, the Grand Blue Mile is one of the largest street mile races in the United States. Held annually since 2010, the Grand Blue Mile has hosted more than 30,000 participants from 26 states, six countries, and four continents and has included Olympic medalists, American record holders, and many of the world’s finest milers.

Dan Hostager, Assistant Drake Relays Director

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Bulldog Bites: Lunch and learn session will discuss equity and inclusion

Through a collaboration between the Public Safety, Title IX and Violence Prevention, and Equity and Inclusion departments, Human Resources is excited to offer a new series of programming focused on safety and inclusion called Bulldog Bites. The program will make our own campus experts accessible to faculty and staff to talk about how we can all make our community feel safe and inclusive. The next session is Wednesday, Feb. 13, at noon in Cowles Library, Room 201.

Mark your calendar for the brown-bag lunch series, which includes five sessions throughout the year.  Remaining sessions are:

Feb. 13: Equity and Inclusion part 2
March 13: Title IX/Prevention part 2

Those who attend will enter a drawing for Hubbell Dining Hall and annual parking passes.

Mary Alice Hill, Human Resources

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National Entrepreneurship Week events, Feb 18–21

Save the date: The Innovation Studio (124C Meredith) will be hosting several events during National Entrepreneurship Week, Feb. 18–21. Learn about large scale 3D printing and prototyping with Brandon Hart of HartSmart products. Create something on one of our vinyl cutters with Professor Chris Snider. Also, we’ll have open maker days so you can learn about how you can create and make stuff at Drake. For more information, email innovation@drake.edu.

Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Center

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Engaged Campus Award nominations due March 4

Do you know of a Drake student, faculty, staff, or alumni doing great work in the community? Nominate them for an Engaged Campus Award. Nominations are due March 4. Awards will be presented at the Iowa Campus Compact Engaged Campus Awards and Summit Monday, April 29, at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Mandi McReynolds, director of community relations and the Foundation at Principal, will be the keynote speaker. 

Nominate someone today at https://iacampuscompact.org/award-recognition/.

Amanda Martin, Assistant Director of Community Engaged Learning

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J-Term grades due tomorrow

Faculty, if you taught a J-Term class, please submit your final grades by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

View instructions on how to send your final grades from Blackboard to MyDUSIS.

Those of you who want to submit grades directly into MyDUSIS should begin by clicking the Grading button in the Faculty & Advising menu in MyDrake and then finding the Final Grades—Submittal Link.

Kevin Moenkhaus, Associate Registrar

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Griff joins Drake Choir for Singing Valentines fundraiser

This Valentine’s Day, the Drake Choir has an offer that turns any romance into puppy love. Drake University’s live bulldog mascot, Griff, plans to turn on the charm for the choir’s annual Singing Valentines fundraiser.

Lovebirds can treat their significant others with a song, roses, and—back by popular demand—a dapper bulldog, at any location in the Des Moines metro area on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Four different Singing Valentine packages are available, including:

  • True Romance—one rose and a song, $30
  • Cupid’s Favorite—six roses and a song, $45
  • Hopeless Romantic—one dozen roses and a song, $65
  • Bulldog Ballad—available only to Drake students and delivered to campus locations, a single rose and song, $10

A visit from Griff costs an extra $25. (He can’t carry a tune, but he loves to pose for photos.)

Griff and the gang are available from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. for deliveries in Des Moines metro cities including West Des Moines, Clive, Johnston, Windsor Heights, and Urbandale.

Deliveries are also available in the evening from 5:30–8:30 p.m., including to the additional cities of Ankeny, Altoona, Waukee, and Norwalk.

To order a singing valentine, visit www.drake.edu/valentines, or call 515-271-3024. Orders must be placed by Feb. 8. All proceeds support the Drake Choir’s May 2019 international tour.

Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Director of Choral Studies