Football
Drake vs. Stetson
Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m.
Drake Stadium
Community Day – All tickets $1 with select $1 concession items
Women’s Soccer
Drake vs. Evansville
Saturday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
For additional information and complete schedules, visit GoDrakeBulldogs.com or contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647.
Ryan Harris, Athletics
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the first of two Meet the New Faculty socials were held in Levitt Hall.
Jared Butler, Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice; Matthew Canfield, Assistant Professor, Law, Politics and Society; Ellie Falter, Assistant Professor, Music; Erika Iverson, Visiting Assistant Professor, Law, Politics and Society, each spent a few minutes talking about their personal and professional development, where they are in their lives and where they have been, and a bit on where they wish to go. Great conversations and connections were made by all!!
Attendees had this to say: “The faculty felt incredibly welcomed, and I see many connections that will come as a result.”
“I was wavering on whether to attend but I am so glad I did! I know have two good connections for the work I am doing on campus.”
The second Meet the New Faculty Social will be held on Monday, Oct. 22 in Levitt Hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Kevin Carlson, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology ; Chris Holman, Professor of Law, Intellectual Property ; Sara Johnston, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy; and Christine Urish, Professor, Occupational Therapy, will be presenting. There will be a cash bar and all attendees will receive a drink ticket, there will also be non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Sandra Harris, Office of the Associate Provost & Office of Institutional Research & Assessment
Heart attack and stroke remain two of the leading causes of death in the United States. Ignoring your risks and failure to recognize the signs and symptoms can be fatal.
Join Chris Nickell, Director, Environmental Health & Safety, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310/311, to learn what you need to know to recognize a heart attack or stroke and steps you can take to reduce your risk.
Participants will earn Bulldogs in Learning Drake (BUILD) credit and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.
An online registration form is available in myDrake. To access the form, click on All Apps and find the HR BUILD Classes app in the Other Employee Apps section. You may also send an email to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register for this class.
Linda Feiden, Human Resources
More than 115 people die a day in the U.S. from opioid-related overdoses, including prescription pain killers. If you think it can’t happen to someone you love, you are wrong.
Join Craige Wrenn, Department Chair of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Science, Professor of Pharmacology, and Sally Haack, Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310/311, as we learn more about the class of drugs known as “opioids”. Discover the different types of opioids and how they work in the body. Reasons for the opioid epidemic, state and national trends, and strategies to address the opioid epidemic will also be discussed.
Participants will earn Bulldogs in Learning Drake (BUILD) credit and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.
An online registration form is available in myDrake. To access the form, click on All Apps and find the HR BUILD Classes app in the Other Employee Apps section. You may also send an email to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register for this class.
Linda Feiden, Human Resources
This free instructor-led course will teach you how to respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. It includes hands-on practice of lifesaving skills and certification for those who successfully complete the course.
The four-hour course is taught over two days on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. each day in Olmsted 310. You must attend both sessions. Chris Nickell, director of environmental health and safety, will present. A minimum of four and maximum of 10 participants is required to hold a class. Click both links below to register.
For additional information, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
Linda Feiden, Human Resources
With classes back in full swing and a multitude of activities taking place on campus we want to take this opportunity to remind those of us who operate golf carts and other vehicles on campus to always put safety first. It is important to keep in mind that there are a large number of pedestrians on campus and the potential for serious accidents can be very high. Here are a few safety tips to follow when operating a golf cart around campus that can help keep everyone safe:
1. Always inspect your cart or vehicle before operating. It is important to make sure that your cart is functioning properly before operating it.
2. Always use caution when driving around pedestrians. Keep in mind that pedestrians have the right away. If necessary pull over and stop to let pedestrians by.
3. Use caution when entering or exiting pedestrian walkways. This is especially important for blind spots where you may not be able to see pedestrians using the walkway.
4. Park in appropriate spots. Never block pedestrian walkways or access to emergency equipment such as fire hydrants.
5. Keep your arms in legs inside the cart at all times when it is moving.
6. Never ride with more passengers than seats. It is also important to keep everyone, including the driver, inside the cart at all times while operating a cart.
7. Avoid distractions while driving. Your primary focus when driving should be driving. Make sure to stay off your phone and don’t allow yourself to become distracted by passengers.
8. Do not drive with items obstructing your view. It is important to always be able to see where you are going when operating a vehicle of any kind.
Another important thing to keep in mind when operating golf carts and other vehicles around campus is that not everyone will be paying attention when walking. Students and other pedestrians might be engaged in conversations or listening to music and there’s a good chance they won’t see or hear you driving near them. This makes it all the more important that those who operate carts take their time, drive slowly, and watch for pedestrians.
Chris Nickell, Environmental Health and Safety
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, Oct. 10.
Mark your calendar for the brown-bag lunch series, which will include five sessions throughout the year:
Oct. 10: Equity and Inclusion part 1
Nov. 14: Title IX/Prevention part 1
Feb. 13: Equity and Inclusion part 2
March 13: Title IX/Prevention part 2
All programs will take place in Turner Jazz Center starting at noon. Those who attend will enter a drawing for Hubbell Dining Hall and annual parking passes.
Mary Alice Hill, Human Resources
Please join the Human Resources department in welcoming our 12 new full-time Drake University employees for the month of September.
Michael (Mike) Jackson, Campus Public Safety Officer, Public Safety
Nicholas (Nick) Cullinan, Campus Public Safety Officer, Public Safety
Shawn Turner, Assistant Women’s Crew Coach, Athletics
Esther Daniel, Facility Maintainer, FP&M
Kelsey Faybik, Assoc.Direct.Brand Intgrtn./Web Cntnt. Mngmnt., UCM
Ashlyn Hardin, Administrative Assistant, Arts & Sciences
Kelly Marckres, Director, Agency Curriculum & Accounts, School of Education
Grace Baumgartner, Admission Counselor, Office of Admission
Megan Rush, Admission Counselor, Office of Admission
Stacy Bauer, Senior Accountant, Accounting
Kailee Springer, CBPA Director, CBPA
Heather Campbell, Public Services Associate, Law Library, Law School
Laura Schwarz, Human Resources
VIP students are hosting an art display on Pom Stage in Olmsted Oct. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The display is a project presented by WMN Uprising to stand in silent protest against domestic violence. Stop by to be inspired, supported, and strengthened by the resiliency demonstrated through the display.
Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention Coordinator
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Carla Herling, ITS