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All in This Together nominations due Feb. 8

Faculty and staff who exemplify All in This Together, our third Drake Core Value, will be recognized at the Provost’s Social on Feb. 13 from 4–6 p.m. in Shivers Hospitality Suite. Please come to enjoy this social time with colleagues and to recognize those who exemplify collaboration and teamwork. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served, along with popcorn and snack mix.

Watch a short video to hear what faculty and staff say it means to be All in this Together.

If you’d like to submit a colleague’s name for recognition, email drinda.williams@drake.edu, by Friday, Feb. 8. In the email, include the name of the person you are nominating and a sentence or two telling how your colleague exemplifies All in This Together. All those nominated will be included in a scrolling presentation, and three winners will be drawn at random to select from a menu of prizes.

View a list of colleagues who were recognized at past socials for demonstrating Joyful Accountability and Generosity of Spirit.

For Students Archive

Spring 2019 Drake student leadership programs

Leadership skills are crucial in adequately preparing students for their future careers. Here are three upcoming leadership opportunities offered through the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute this spring:

Drake Emerging Leaders Model
Are you a first-year Drake student interested in leadership? Apply to participate in the newly-revised Emerging Leaders Model (ELM) this spring. This seven-week workshop series provides first-year Drake students an opportunity to build leadership skills, routines, and habits worth following. Prepare for your future leadership roles by gaining tangible tools to build your self-awareness and lead effectively as a college student. Visit bit.ly/ELM19 to submit your ELM application by Feb. 10.

Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center
— Friday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center

Adams Leadership Academy
The Adams Academy is a signature program offered exclusively to Drake sophomore, junior (P1), and senior (P2) student leaders. This semester-long leadership program will enhance your leadership skills through educational workshops, interactive activities, and guest speakers from across the Drake and greater Des Moines communities. Students who participate in the Adams Academy will:

  • Identify your unique strengths as a leader
  • Build authentic and inclusive relationships with a community of student leaders on campus
  • Receive 1:1 Strengths-Based Leadership coaching
  • Build authentic and close-knit relationships with other Drake student leaders
  • Join a network of 1,400+ Adams Academy graduates

Visit bit.ly/adams19 to submit your Adams Academy application by Feb. 10. Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room
— Friday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room

Spring 2019 Sussman Leadership Conference
Nationally renowned author and speaker Zachary Wood is known for his dynamic perspective on free speech, race, and dissenting opinions. His TED talk, “Why it’s worth listening to people you disagree with,” topped the charts with 1.6 million views in 2018. All Drake students are invited to attend this conference brunch as we learn alongside Zach how to successfully engage with and practice civil debate as a leadership skill. Registration is free for all students, and includes brunch, Zach’s keynote address, and a roundtable discussion to apply this content to your leadership journey at Drake. Registration required. Register at bit.ly/sussman19 by Feb. 20.

Details:
Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.—1 p.m., Parents Hall, Olmsted Center

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of Student Leadership Programs at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

Kristin Economos, Student Leadership Programs

For Students Archive

Work abroad in Kosovo or China

The application for the Drake University Working Worldwide program is now open. Working Worldwide offers recent graduates the opportunity to work teaching English in China or doing PR for a non-profit in Kosovo.  The program provides all the support you need to be successful in these positions, including English teaching training.  Learn more or email workingworldwide@drake.edu. Application deadline is March 1.

Attend an Information Session:

— Thursday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m., Meredith, Room 102
— Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., Pomerantz Conference Room
— Monday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Meredith, Room 104

Stephanie Dana Ely, Drake International

HR Information Archive

Interstate All Battery Center discount

As a reminder, Drake employees are eligible for discounted pricing for personal purchases at Interstate All Battery Center, located at 1090 73rd St, Windsor Heights and 810 N. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny.

They carry car batteries, watch and key fob batteries, cell phone batteries and much more. Take advantage of their free auto battery testing service so you know if your car needs a new battery before you get stranded. And if you do need a new car battery, they can install it onsite. 

Besides batteries, they also offer onsite mobile device repair for cell phones and tablets.

To obtain the discounted pricing, please present your Drake ID card at the store. It will vary with the product purchased and will be taxable. You may also present this flyer at the Windsor Heights or Ankeny location.

A full list of Drake Employee Perks & Discounts can be found in myDrake by clicking on the Human Resources App (top of page). Next click Benefits, and then Additional Benefits, and finally Perks & Discounts for Drake Employees.

For Students Archive

Call for papers: Drake Undergraduate Social Science Journal

The web-based Drake University Social Science Journal (DUSSJ) is accepting submissions for its Spring 2019 edition. Any current Drake undergraduate (or recent graduate) is eligible to submit a paper on a topic in the social sciences (political science, international relations, anthropology, sociology, economics, history, and social psychology). Submissions may be short analytic essays or longer research papers. Papers that feature thoughtful, original analysis, polished writing, and careful citation are especially welcome.

The deadline for submission is Friday, Feb. 15. 

No more than one submission per person will be considered. Submissions will be blind peer-reviewed by a student editorial board. When submitting a paper, please indicate if it is a research paper or short analytic essay. Also, please indicate the primary discipline and any secondary discipline(s).

Direct questions and submissions to theDUSSJ faculty advisors, Professors William Boal and Heath Henderson, at advisor.dussj@gmail.com.

Find previous editions of the journal at drake.edu/dussj.

Campus Announcements Archive

Closure Jan. 29 evening and Jan.30 all day

Due to dangerously cold air temperatures combined with high winds, Drake University classes and offices will be closed from 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, through all day Wednesday, Jan. 30. Only essential staff should report to work. This designation includes employees who are in operations such as public safety, food service, power plant, animal care, critical maintenance, and snow and ice removal. Supervisors should communicate with their employees regarding individual schedules. Dress appropriately if you need to go outside during this time of bitter cold. It is best to wear layers and properly cover all extremities, including hands and face, as frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. While classes are canceled and offices closed, please note that NCAA regulations govern sporting event schedules. The Drake Bulldogs men’s basketball game against Illinois State on Wednesday evening, Jan. 30, will be played as scheduled. View more information.

Campus Announcements Archive

Drake Road Race Specialty Pricing for Faculty, Staff, and Students

Sign up now for the 51st annual Drake Road Races on April 20. The 5k, 10k, and half marathon all start just outside of Drake Stadium and finish on the world famous Blue Oval. Drake faculty, staff, and students can get discounted pricing through April 3 by using their drake.edu email address and registering at drakerelays.org/roadraces. Your Drake discount allows for $20 5k pricing, $30 10k pricing, and $40 for the half marathon. You must use your Drake email account to get the specialty pricing but are allowed to sign up family members under your account. Just use coupon code drake2019 on the last page of registration. Grand Blue Mile registration opens on Feb 12 with a two day $10 Flash Sale—sign up for both events to earn a Bulldog Double medal. Find more info at www.GrandBlueMile.com and www.DrakeRelays.org/roadraces.

Dan Hostager, Assistant Drake Relays Director

Strategic Updates Archive

Big Ideas submissions open through Feb. 15

Reminder: The time for your Big Ideas is now! Submissions for Drake University’s Big Ideas initiative is open now through Feb. 15. Proposals can be submitted on the Big Ideas website. 

The Big Ideas initiative calls upon Drake faculty, staff, and students to develop bold, forward-thinking ideas which dramatically advance Drake’s strengths and mission, and create momentum for the University’s next comprehensive campaign. Since the submission period opened on Jan. 14, seven proposals have been submitted.

For those who have already submitted a Big Idea or planning to submit an idea, consider joining the Drake University Big Ideas Facebook Collaboration Group. The private Facebook group is a place where faculty and staff can collaborate and seek insight around which to enhance their Big Idea. In addition, submitters are encouraged to utilize members of the Big Ideas Steering Committee as a resource for support and feedback.

For those in the process of forming a proposal, think about what will advance the University for decades to come. What will transform lives in our local communities, throughout our state, across the nation, or around the world? What will inspire students to forge meaningful personal lives and accomplished futures? No idea is too big.

John Smith, University Advancement

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Drake Basketball Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night

All Drake University faculty and staff are eligible to receive up to four complimentary general admission tickets to the Women’s Basketball game versus Missouri State on Friday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Knapp Center. Tickets may be picked up at the Knapp Center Ticket Office Monday–Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the ticket window on game day. Must show valid Drake Card at time of pick up.

For more information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit GoDrakeBulldogs.com.

Ryan Harris, Drake Athletics

Campus Announcements Archive

ITS Support Center Back in Carnegie Hall

The ITS support center returned to its usual location in the lower level of Carnegie Hall over break. The support center was relocated during the fall semester due to the rain event. The support center is open for walk-in assistance Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also get 24/7 tech support by calling 515-271-3001 or submitting a request online at service.drake.edu/its.