The Cowles Library Survey is open now through Thanksgiving, and your feedback plays an important role in improving library services, resources, and spaces for all Drake students, faculty, and staff. Complete the survey for a chance to win a gift card!
Faculty and staff: Please use the unique link sent to your Drake email to participate.
— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library
We want to hear from you! The Cowles Library Survey is open now through Thanksgiving. Your feedback helps us improve library services, resources, and spaces for all Drake students, faculty, and staff.
Complete the survey for a chance to win a gift card!
Students: Follow this link or scan the QR code to participate.
— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library
The Office of Residence Life is accepting Resident Assistant Applications for the 2026–2027 school year. RA’s must be leaders, role models, and resources for their residents; however, just as important, they must be team players that work with and support other staff in their own hall as well as other halls on campus.
The application can be found at: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pXxVd9fMFxpwGO
The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (during J-Term).
There are two RA Informational sessions:
For questions regarding the application or interview process, contact Randy E. McMullin, associate director of residence life, at randy.mcmullin@drake.edu. Consider reaching out to your own RA or another RA should you have questions about the position from a student perspective.
— Randy E. McMullin, Office of Residence Life
In partnership with Impact Community Action Partnership, bring non-perishable items for donation at any of the following Dogtown businesses for exclusive deals.
Donations are accepted now through Dec. 23.
— Nate Reagen, Office of the President
Do you love social media, building connections with fellow students, and Drake University?
Bulldog Shop is looking for a Content Creator—applications are open now!
What you’ll do:
Why apply?
Apply Today!
Link: https://forms.gle/qwoEQF4nXrBZ4Wdi7
— Bulldog Shop
Time is running out. Employees on Drake’s health plan who wish to receive the wellness health insurance premium discount in 2026, need to complete a physical exam with an in-network provider between Dec. 1, 2024 and Nov. 30, 2025, and submit a completed Premium Discount-Annual Physical Form by Dec. 1, 2025.
If you had a physical since Dec. 1, 2024, please fill out the form and turn it in now. If you cannot get an appointment with your doctor by the Dec. 1, 2025 deadline, or you do not have a primary care provider, you may contact the Broadlawns Community Clinic by Drake (2970 University Ave.) at 515-216-5100. Let them know you are from Drake and need to make an appointment for a wellness exam. Please do not wait until the last moment to contact them or they may not have available openings.
You can read more about the wellness premium discount program on the Wellness Premium Discount webpage.
Please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu with questions.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Recreational Services hours will be modified for the week of Nov. 22–30. Please see adjusted hours below.
Bell Center
Saturday, Nov. 22: 9am – 6pm
Sunday, Nov. 23: 12pm – 8pm
Monday, Nov. 24: 8am – 8pm
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 8am – 5pm
Nov. 26 – Nov. 30: CLOSED
Bell Center Pool
Check rec.drake.edu for updated hours.
Roger Knapp Tennis Center
Sunday, Nov. 23: 4pm-8pm
Monday, Nov. 24: 6pm – 8pm
Nov. 25 -Nov. 30: CLOSED
Underground Fitness
CLOSED
The holiday season can be difficult when it comes to taking care of your wellbeing. Poor eating, lack of sleep, spending, and stress are potential obstacles to knock us off track. This year’s Dip Your Toe in the Snow challenge will provide you with some tools to navigate those obstacles.
From Monday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 21, you will complete four challenges. Every week will focus on one aspect of wellbeing. If one of your personal goals this season is to maintain your weight, there is an optional weight management portion of the challenge that runs through Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
Send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu by Friday, Nov. 21, to register.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
To our amazing Drake University faculty and staff, thank you for all you do!
The Bulldog Shop is celebrating Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Faculty and staff can enjoy an exclusive increased discount of 25% off in-store purchases.
Take a well-deserved moment to treat yourself. From Bulldog gear to gifts and everyday essentials, it’s the perfect time to shop, save, and celebrate your hard work.
Visit the Bulldog Shop in Olmsted. This in-store exclusive deal is one day only!
— Bulldog Shop
Drake Facilities Planning and Management staff will be recognized at the next Provost’s Social on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Olmsted Center, CR10 and CR11, beginning at 12 p.m.
Please join us for an ice cream sundae bar to show your appreciation to our fantastic FPM team members!
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
