Please join the Human Resources department in welcoming our five new full-time Drake University employees for November 2018:
—Laura Schwarz, HR
Faculty, this is a reminder that the deadline for final grade entry for the fall semester is 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Exception: final grades for the Law School are due on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
View instructions on how to send your final grades from Blackboard to MyDUSIS here.
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.”
The final evaluation schedule includes a listing of when and where courses are scheduled to meet for their final evaluations.
—Kevin Moenkhaus, Associate Registrar
Building schedules will change for the holiday break. Following graduation, we will adopt “administrative hours” for most campus buildings while classes are not in session (buildings will be open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Doors will be locked for the winter break from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1. Faculty and staff will still be able to utilize their authorized access plans (for example, 24/7 access to their office buildings), but extended hour student plans will be shut off during this time. Regular building hours and extended student access will resume at the start of J-term (Jan. 7).
Cowles Library open hours/after-hours are listed on their website.
Please contact Public Safety (515-271-2222) if you have a door access emergency during this time, or contact the Student Services Center (515-271-2000 or studentservices@drake.edu) if you have general card access questions or concern.
—Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center
After 25 years of dedicated service to Drake University, Gary Johnson, director of HR Operations, will retire on Dec. 14. Please join us for a retirement reception in his honor on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 12:30–2 p.m. in Shivers.
—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer
The University Book Store is having a three-day sale from Dec. 11-13. Get 25% off select Drake apparel and gifts.
Stop into the University Book Store to take care of everyone on your holiday shopping list.
—Katie Wilz, University Book Store
Drake International is accepting applications for FY20 International Partnership Grants. Activities eligible for funding are listed below and include a variety of opportunities such as visiting a partner institution, hosting a scholar, exploring a site for a J-Term class, hosting a delegation, and more. The grant deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 12. Contact Julie Yankey at julie.yankey@drake.edu for additional details.
Eligible International Partners:
Please note those denoted with an asterisk indicate partners with more restricted grant funding; contact Julie Yankey at julie.yankey@drake.edu for clarification.
Eligibility and Criteria for Funding
Full-time faculty and staff are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to proposals that:
—Julie Yankey, Drake International
University Book Store finals week hours:
Return your fall rental books by Dec. 14. Drake ID required for book buyback.
—Katie Wilz, University Book Store
The ITS support center, currently located on the second floor of Collier-Scripps Hall, will be returning to its usual location in Carnegie Hall on Friday, Dec. 21. The support center relocated due to the rain event, but is returning to the newly renovated lower level of Carnegie Hall. The support center will be open for walk-in assistance during its standard hours of 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 submit a request online at service.drake.edu/its.
—Carla Herling, ITS
The Nelson Construction and Development project across from Old Main, which will include a new hotel, retail space, and restaurant, is set to break ground in the spring of 2019. As Nelson Construction and Development proceeds with the project, they will provide updates and schedules, which will be published in OnCampus and provided to building contacts through Facilities Planning and Management. Nelson will continue to allow access to the parking lots (lots 5 and 8) until late February when construction staging will begin.
The hotel, restaurant, and retail project started to take form in April 2017 when Drake University announced the sale of two parcels of University-owned land to Nelson Construction and Development after a competitive selection process. This project represents the first phase of development on a 2.65-acre site that neighbors First Christian Church on the south side of University Avenue and crosses 26th Street to the west.
—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer
The holidays are full of special moments and events with family and friends. If you need a new men’s suit or a flower arrangement for that special occasion, discounts are available for Drake employees.
At Milroy’s Tuxedos, Drake employees may purchase any men’s suit at the discounted price of $129. They are located at 3839 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. At Irene’s Flowers, employees receive a 10% discount on any flower purchase. They are located at 1151 25th St. in Des Moines. At both locations you must show your Drake ID to receive the discount.
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.
—Linda Feiden, HR