With the holidays quickly approaching, some Drake faculty and staff may travel by air to visit family and friends. If that sounds like you, did you know that Drake employees receive a 50% discount (or $3.50 per day) at the Keck Airport Shuttle Parking, located at 5555 Fleur Drive, for business and personal travel?

Simply take a ticket at the gate and park your car in any open space.  A shuttle will pick you up in the parking lot and drop you off outside the terminal for quick and easy entry into the airport. Upon returning to the airport, the shuttle will pick you up outside of the baggage claim doors and drop you off at your car.

When you pull up to the cashier window to pay, identify yourself as a Drake employee, show them your Drake ID or business card if asked, and you will receive the discount.

And, if you need a reminder of our upcoming Holiday dates, review them here: 2018-2019 Holiday Schedule.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Have you ever thought of yourself as your own brand? It may seem like terminology that is only specific to product marketing, but today personal branding can be your path to success in professional development, whether you are wanting to expand your career, achieve personal recognition or just work better with your colleagues. Carlyn Crowe, Visiting Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication will provide several tools for developing or enhancing your personal brand by identifying and learning to express your unique set of values. You’ll leave this session with tools you can use immediately for understanding and communicating your brand that will give you more confidence and empowerment for professional and personal success.

As part of the conversation, individuals will incorporate knowledge on their personal traits, through Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). If participants are uncertain of their type, individuals can take the Jung Typology Test, at http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality.

Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 1–3 p.m. in Olmsted, 310 for this productive session.  Register online. 

Debra Wiley, Human Resources

Please plan to stop by the Annual Benefits and Wellness Fair this Friday, Nov. 9, from 8:30–11:30 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Parent’s Hall North. This annual, come-and-go event provides an opportunity to learn about the wide range of benefits and wellness opportunities available at Drake University. Representatives from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Advantage Administrators, Delta Dental of Iowa, TIAA, Long Term Care Strategies, Principal Life Insurance Company, Employee and Family Resources, and Human Resources will be present to answer individual questions. The line-up also includes Drake University’s Recreational Services and Athletics/Ticket Office. Bring a co-worker and

• Visit with colleagues.
• Submit benefit election forms.
• Enter drawings for vendor prizes.

Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources