W-2 forms are available online through myDrake’s Employee Dashboard. To access and print your W-2, look to the “Taxes” section of the Employee Dashboard. Within this section, click “W-2 Wage and Tax Statement” and select the tax year for 2025. Instructions are available for your reference. If you have questions, contact Payroll at 271–3190 or Human Resources at 271–3133.
— Lisa Etnyre, Human Resources
#5 Free breakfast
#4 Open networking time to meet people who want to help you succeed
#3 Advice from alumni who’ve turned Drake experiences into careers
#2 Honest talk about AI – a keynote from Ben Weinberg (Class of 2017)
And #1… A morning that might change your future!
Event Details:
Friday, February 6
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Olmsted Student Center, Parents Hall
AI is here. Students have questions, and Drake alumni have some advice! Join Career Services, Alumni Relations, and Drake alumni from diverse academic and industry areas for a conversation about IF, WHEN, & HOW to use AI to support your career development! Sponsored by The Principality Group of Wells Fargo Advisors.
Keynote Speaker:
Ben Weinberg (Class of 2017), Director of Talent Development at F&G and former religion major at Drake University, shares that most people don’t really understand AI, but everyone is going to need the knowledge to talk about it and the skills to use it. He’s excited to share is expertise about talent development, AI, and the power of relationships. Students will walk away feeling energized, informed, and ready to leverage new networking relationships!
Registration:
Students can register in Eventbrite, and space is limited. The full agenda is below.
8:30 AM – Check-In
8:45 AM – Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – Keynote Address: Ben Weinberg ‘17
9:25 AM – Open Networking
**Drake faculty and staff are welcome to attend and may use the same Student Registration Eventbrite link. Faculty and staff who plan to attend are encouraged to bring at least two students with you!
All students from all majors are invited!
Who: Employers, graduate/professional program partners, students, alumni, and more!
What: Networking, internship/job searching, learning about graduate/professional programs, career exploration, collecting free swag, and more!
When: Thursday, February 12, 3:00 – 6:00 PM; Come and go as you are able!
Where: Olmsted Student Center
Why: Let us count the ways!
Student Registration is open!
Sign up on Handshake: https://drake.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/57887
Professional attire required at the fair!
No jeans or sweatpants. A suit is recommended. If you don’t own a suit, wear trousers/dress pants/skirt and a button-down shirt, blouse or sweater.
Polish Your Resume & Other Career Fair Resources: Thursday, February 5; walk-in, in-person anytime between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Orientation leaders are dedicated to providing incoming students and their families with all of the information and resources necessary to ensure their transition to Drake is a smooth and enjoyable one.
We need you to help make this happen. Each year we recruit current Drake students to become part of the orientation leader staff. Orientation leaders play a vital role in this exciting process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more.
We highly encourage you to attend one of the information sessions being offered. Click here to sign up for a session.
You will be compensated for your time and effort and gain valuable skills in this position. Learn more about the position. For questions, contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu.
— Marina Verlengia, New Student and Parent Programs
Peer Mentor/Academic Consultants (PMACs) aim to assist new first-year students in feeling welcome, comfortable and connected at Drake. They do this by initiating communication with incoming first-year students in July, facilitating peer connections during Welcome Weekend, and continuing to assist students as they navigate their first semester at Drake.
We highly encourage you to attend one of the information sessions being offered. Click here to sign up for a session.
For more information about the role and application, visit our website.
The Study Abroad Fair will be held Wednesday, March 4, from 4–6:30 p.m. in Parents Hall North, Olmsted Center. The fair is an opportunity to explore study abroad programs available at Drake, meet faculty leaders, learn more about upcoming J-Term opportunities, hear about student life abroad from alums, and discover your next adventure.
— Emily Erschen, Education Abroad Coordinator
The State of Iowa is happy to announce the eligibility criteria for inaugural awards under the Health Care Professional Incentive Program (HCPIP). The application will become available on Feb. 1 and close on March 31.
The HCPIP provides awards in the form of an income bonus or a payment against a recipient’s federal student loan(s) for those who agree to work in an eligible health occupation and practice in an eligible location.
For 2025-2026 awards, the eligible occupations include:
· Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (includes all categories)
· Licensed Professional Counselor (Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, Mental Health Counselor)
· Nurse Educator
· Occupational Therapist
· Physical Therapist
· Physician Assistant (includes all categories)
· Physicians (MD and DO)
· Registered Nurse
· Social Worker (licensed social workers qualified to provide mental health counseling).
Information about the eligible practice areas (counties), award amounts, and the application process is available at educate.iowa.gov/hcpip.
Questions about HCPIP can be directed to grants@iowacollegeaid.gov.
— Kristi Fuller, Financial Aid Office
You asked, we listened! Introducing Lounge, a new application that centralizes student led events happening on campus, student organization communications and management, and student organization event planning.
Want to know what is going on this weekend? Lounge can help with that. Want to know what registered student orgs are active on campus Lounge can tell you that. Is you org or club in need of a centralized space to store documents for future members? Lounge does that too! Are you tired of searching multiple different websites to fill out forms and request rooms and order food? Lounge has it all!
The app is compatible for both mobile and desktop users and it’s free to download. This is to be used not only by student organizations, but all students on campus.
Please download the app using the QR code on the attached flyer, visiting the website here or email Tiffany Hach (tiffany.hach@drake.edu) with any questions.
— Tiffany Hach, Director of Student Life
Bulldog Shop has launched an exclusive new series, called Griff of the Month. This collection celebrates Griff as more than a mascot, but as a symbol of Drake pride and Bulldog tradition.
Each month, a new specialty Griff design will be released, giving fans the chance to collect all 12. Complete the full set, and you will unlock a bonus exclusive design at the end of the year.
To kick off the series, we’re launching TWO new designs for February:
— Bulldog Shop
Drake faculty and staff who exemplify the Core Value of All In This Together will be recognized at the next Provost’s Social on Tuesday, Feb. 17 in the Cline Atrium beginning at 4 p.m.
How do we define “All In This Together” at Drake? We look for colleagues who embrace robust communication and transparency, thriving through collaboration and teamwork.
To nominate a colleague, please use the Qualtrics form. All those nominated will be recognized on a rolling display during the event. When you nominate colleagues, be prepared to describe how each colleague meets these descriptions. From among those nominated, several will be chosen at random for prizes.
Refreshments will include an assortment of beverages and light snacks. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner!
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
