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The June Griff of the Month T-Shirt is Here

Summer is officially here, and so is your next must-have Griff of the Month T-shirt! Inspired by sunny days and endless adventures, the new limited-edition June Griff shirt is ready to join you wherever the season takes you.

Each month, we drop a brand-new Griff design so you can build your collection all year long. The Ultimate Reward: Collect all 12 Griff of the Month T-shirts and unlock an exclusive bonus at the end of the year.

Don’t Wait! This design is only available for a limited time. Grab your June Griff shirt today, add to your collection, and get ready to collect them all!

— Bulldog Shop

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with 25% Off

Show your Bulldog pride this 4th of July weekend with an exclusive holiday discount. From July 2–5, enjoy 25% off any single item!

Shop in-store at the Bulldog Shop on July 2, or shop online at drake.ecampus.com throughout the entire weekend.

Use promo code: AMERICA25

If you are traveling for the holiday, you can still shop the online sale and choose our convenient in-store pickup option for when you return.

Don’t miss this limited-time Independence Day offer. Stock up on your favorite Drake gear and celebrate this historic milestone in red, white, and BLUE!

— Bulldog Shop

Play HealthyU BINGO and Stay on Track with Your Summer Health Goals

Looking for a fun, motivating way to stay on track with your health goals? Join us this July for HealthyU BINGO.  The goal is to fill up a blank BINGO card (or two) during the month with healthy activities that you complete from a provided list and then get together to play some games of HealthyU BINGO for prizes.

To get started, or if you have questions, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.  All participants will receive a packet that includes a list of HealthyU BINGO activities and a blank BINGO card.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

June Dining Hours

Dining service will operate on adjusted hours throughout June. Be sure to plan ahead and check the schedule before stopping by, as meal periods will vary by day.

From breakfast and lunch to select dinner service, we’ll be here to keep you fueled all month long. Save this schedule and stay tuned for any updates throughout the summer!

Thank you for dining with us—we look forward to serving you this June!

 

Opportunities to Serve: All Staff Council Open Positions

Following the spring elections for All Staff Council (ASC), additional opportunities have become available. The following positions and committee members are needed starting June 1. Terms are 2–3 years, depending on the position.

ASC is a good way to network with other campus staff and work to help promote a positive and collaborative campus work environment. If you are classified as a staff member, interested, and committed to serving, please contact Lauren McCarthy, 2026-2027 ASC chair, at  lauren.mccarthy@drake.edu.

Events & Community Service Committee (2 positions)

The Events & Community Service Committee develops and implements plans for special events on campus and creates awareness of community service opportunities available for staff participation.

Governance Committee (1 position)

The Governance Committee finalizes the structure of the ASC by developing rules. This committee conducts yearly elections and attends to any rule changes, recommendations, or policies proposed.

Special Interest Committee (2 positions)

The Special Interest Committee explores initiatives, questions, and/or concerns presented to ASC through research, planning, and collaboration with appropriate offices on campus.

Visit the All Staff Council website to learn more.

— Suzanne Wisslead, on behalf of the ASC Governance Committee

University Transitioning to New Reporting Service Provider: Drake Ethics Hotline

Beginning July 1, 2026, the University will transition its whistleblower reporting service provider from NAVEX EthicsPoint to MITRATECH Ethics Hotline (the Drake Ethics Hotline). Drake remains committed to offering a safe, secure, and anonymous avenue for community members to report concerns regarding suspected or known ethics and compliance violations. Functionally, nothing is changing. This decision was made in the course of standard contract review and in an effort to offer an important campus resource at a better price point. Stay tuned for more information. Questions may be directed to Samantha Nordstrom at samantha.nordstrom@drake.edu.

— Samantha Nordstrom, Title IX Coordinator & EEO Specialist

Play HealthyU BINGO and Kickstart Your Summer Health Goals

Looking for a fun way to stay on track with your health goals this summer? Join us for HealthyU BINGO this July.  The goal is to fill up a blank BINGO card (or two) during the month, with healthy activities that you complete from a provided list and then get together to play some games of HealthyU BINGO for prizes.

To get started or if you have questions, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.  All participants will receive a packet that includes a list of HealthyU BINGO activities and a blank BINGO card.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Drake Law School Names Professor Jeremy Kidd as Kermit S. Sutton Research Fellow

Drake University Law School is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Jeremy Kidd as the inaugural Kermit S. Sutton Research Fellow. This prestigious fellowship is awarded to a Law School professor who demonstrates exceptional dedication to teaching, research, and public speaking.

Professor Kidd, who joined the Drake Law faculty in 2021, is an expert in law and economics, focusing primarily on business law and regulatory issues. His work explores the complex intersections of market theory and legal regulation and includes publications in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law, the Oklahoma Law Review, and most recently the Pepperdine Law Review. Professor Kidd is a respected speaker on public choice and law and economics, as well as a frequent panelist and presenter at both legal and economics conferences.

In a year of milestones, Professor Kidd was also named a co-recipient of Drake Law School’s 2026 Stevens Faculty Scholar of the Year Award. This honor, alongside his new fellowship, serves as a powerful affirmation of his academic distinction and his role as a leader in the national legal community.

“Professor Kidd embodies the spirit of intellectual curiosity and rigorous analysis that we value at Drake Law,” said Roscoe Jones Jr., Dean of Drake University Law School. “His appointment as the Kermit S. Sutton Research Fellow is a well-deserved recognition of his dedication to excellence and his significant contributions to our culture of rigorous academic inquiry. We are proud to support his continued work in shaping the future of commercial and corporate law.”

— Taylor Johnson, Drake Law School

New Podcast Episode: SPARC’ing a Conversation with Diana Otido & Dorcas Egya-Mensah

In the latest episode of SPARC’ing a Conversation, we sit down with Diana Otido and Dorcas Egya-Mensah, two talented interns working in the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration & Research Compliance (SPARC).

Listen here: Episode 4 Diana Otido & Dorcas Egya-Mensah | SPARC’ing a Conversation

Tune in as Diana and Dorcas share insights about their hands-on internship experience with the I-RAISE program, an initiative proudly funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) GRANTED award.

If you are interested in discussing your research projects or scholarly endeavors on an upcoming episode, please reach out to preston.miller@drake.edu.

Preston Miller, Sponsored Programs Administration & Research Compliance