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For Faculty Archive

International Partnership Grant due Dec. 12

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:

  • Wiener Neustadt, Austria
  • Universidad de los Andes, Chile
  • Minzu University, China
  • Sichuan International Studies University, China
  • Southwest University of Political Science and Law, China
  • University of International Business and Economics, China
  • University of Clermont Auvergne, France*
  • University of Nantes, France*
  • Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, India
  • Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan
  • Kosovo (agreement is with Ministry of Education)
  • Tec de Monterrey, Mexico
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Makerere University Business School, Uganda

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:

  • Further relevant portions of the University’s Continuous Improvement Plan and the unit’s global engagement indicators in specific and identifiable ways.
  • Broaden or deepen the faculty/staff member’s knowledge of a particular strategic international partner.
  • Advance Drake’s global engagement with our partners in new ways: such as international travel seminars, creating original activities with existing partners, global curriculum development, building upon previous activity, etc.
  • Explain how proposed activities will have specific teaching, research, and service outcomes for student learning, faculty and staff development, and Drake.
  • Are financially supported by the academic unit of the individual submitting the grant.

—Julie Yankey, Drake International

Campus Announcements Archive

ITS support center returning to Carnegie Hall

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

Campus Announcements Archive

Nelson Construction and Development project to break ground spring 2019

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

HR Information Archive

Employee discount on men’s suits and flowers

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

Campus Announcements Archive

ITS student technology survey

ITS recently completed a semester long survey of first-year student’s expectations for campus technology. Congratulations to PMAC Cole Bradshaw and first year student Abigail Rye for winning the grand prizes for their participation in the survey.

The survey gauged the overall awareness and satisfaction of campus technology, especially in the classroom. The results will help Drake ITS and the University in better allocating technology resources across campus.

—James McNab, ITS

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Drake University faculty/staff appreciation night

Drake University Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night
Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa
Friday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m.
Knapp Center

All Drake University Faculty/Staff are eligible to receive up to four  complimentary general admission tickets to a Women’s Basketball game versus Iowa on Friday, Dec. 21. 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 please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit GoDrakeBulldogs.com.

—Ryan Harris, Athletics 

For Students Archive

Hy-Vee Classic, free student tickets

A limited number of student tickets are available for the Hy-Vee Classic on Saturday, Dec. 15. The Drake Men’s Basketball team will play the Iowa State Cyclones at Wells Fargo Arena. Drake undergrad and graduate students may claim one free student-section ticket by visiting the Knapp Center Ticket Office and showing a valid Drake Card during regular business hours Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This ticket will give you access to both games: Drake vs. Iowa State at 3:30 p.m. and UNI vs. Iowa at 6 p.m.

For more information please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

—Ryan Harris, Athletics

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Faculty and staff Holiday Cheer event

All Staff Council and Human Resources invite faculty and staff to attend its Holiday Cheer gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 12, near the Pomerantz stage in the Olmsted Center. Faculty and staff are welcome to come and go as they please from 9 to 11 a.m.

Guests can enjoy a hot chocolate bar and cookie decorating station. Griff will also be in attendance and ready for holiday photos.

If you bring at least one non-perishable food or other goods for Drake’s Free Little Food Pantries you will be entered into a drawing for prizes, including a Drake Parking Pass. Drawing for the parking pass takes place at the end of the school year but the drawing for other prizes will take place immediately following Holiday Cheer.

This event is a chance to give back to others in the Drake community, while mingling with coworkers.  Please take a moment to stop by, grab some cheer, and drop off a donation.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources