The web-based Drake Undergraduate Social Science Journal (DUSSJ) is accepting submissions for its Spring 2022 edition. Any current Drake undergraduate (or recent graduate) is eligible to submit a paper on a topic in the social sciences (political science, international relations, anthropology, sociology, economics, history, and social psychology). Submissions may be short analytic essays or longer research papers. Papers that feature thoughtful, original analysis, polished writing, and careful citation are especially welcome!
The deadline for submission is Friday, Feb. 11.
No more than one submission per person will be considered. Submissions will be peer-reviewed by a student editorial board. When submitting a paper, please indicate if it is a research paper or short analytic essay. Also, please indicate the primary discipline and any secondary discipline(s).
Questions and submissions should be sent to the DUSSJ faculty advisors, Professor Li and Professor Henderson at advisor.dussj@gmail.com.
The Des Moines Women’s Club has 14 different scholarship programs available to students from Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, or Warren Counties.
If you will be enrolled in the Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023 semesters, complete the 2022–2023 FAFSA to be considered for need-based grants and federal student loans.
If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, please contact the Office of Student Financial Planning.
One of the interesting byproducts of COVID-19 has been a spike in remote work arrangements. As we have discussed in the past, hybrid working arrangements are likely here to stay. As we work on finalizing our new updated policies related to hybrid work, there’s a companion topic: out-of-state work.
COVID-19’s impact on the mobility of the workforce has prompted many states to review their state practices on income tax treatment of teleworking employees and the threshold requirements for employers to register as a business in their state.
Consequently, we are taking a fresh look at our existing Out-of-State Policy to assure it is clear, consistent, and adequately addresses the new landscape shaped by the COVID experience.
It is important to note that each state has different requirements for employers conducting business within their borders. A separate set of state income tax laws impact employees conducting business in any given state. This policy is designed to appropriately manage risk associated with both of these topics.
Fun Fact: As of January, 2022, Drake is conducting business in several states where we anticipate an on-going need for active registration. These include: Iowa (naturally), Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, and Vermont. There are additional states where we have temporary registration based on short-term needs, but we do not intend to continue active registration. Most states require annual registration—so this list regularly expands and shrinks over time.
However, it’s more complex than that. If we are not currently registered to conduct business in a state, we also have to review the state’s unique labor and employment laws. There could be different forms of paid leave, a state (or municipal) minimum wage, workers’ compensation, etc. If we are going to have employees in another state working on Drake’s behalf, we want to do so lawfully and ethically and this doesn’t happen without time, care, and effort.
The updated policy is now posted for public comment, and it addresses both situations where Drake may be interested in hiring a new employee who will remain out-of-state and situations where an existing employee may want to temporarily or permanently relocate out-of-state. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please share them. This will help inform final edits.
Please be sure to read next week’s OnCampus for an update on the Customized Work Arrangements policy and related policies that have also been under review.
— Maureen De Armond, Human Resources; Heather Travis, Controller
Drake HR is happy to share with you a message from our new partners at Broadlawns Medical Center:
Broadlawns Medical Center is so pleased to become your Tier 1 healthcare partners in 2022! We’re committed to providing exceptional, personalized care that keeps you healthy and feeling your best. We offer a broad range of services to meet your healthcare needs, including:
Here are a few resources to assist you as you familiarize yourself with Broadlawns Medical Center:
Find A Provider/Service: You can find a provider, specialty, or service on our website using our Find A Doctor
Maps and Directions: You can find directions and maps for each of our locations on our Maps and Directions webpage.
Patient Portal: Once you have established care, be sure to enroll in our Patient Portal. Our Patient Portal allows you to view and monitor your health information, request appointments, securely message your provider… and so much more!
Broadlawns Pharmacy: Our pharmacy is conveniently located on our main campus so you can stop by after your appointment. You can request refills with ease and message your pharmacist using our Pharmacy App.
Questions About Broadlawns Services: If you have any questions regarding Broadlawns services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via our Contact Us page.
Questions About Coverage: If you have questions regarding your insurance coverage, please reach out to Wellmark.
If you haven’t seen Broadlawns lately…
Here are some of the exciting things that have happened in recent years:
March 2016: Completion of our newly renovated 30-bed inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.
November 2016: Opening of Broadlawns East University Clinic.
March 2017: Opening of Broadlawns Medical Plaza, which houses our Family Health Center, Geriatric & Memory Clinic, Outpatient Mental Health, Dental Clinic, and Pain Management Center.
November 2017: Completion of our 14-bed expansion for Inpatient Behavioral Health focusing on major depression.
June 2018: Psychiatric Urgent Care opens (The first in the State of Iowa).
August 2020: A new 42,000 sq ft hospital floor was added to our Sands building that includes a Birthing Center, Med/Surg and ICU unit. See photos of the new Birthing Center.
October 2020: New Connections addiction center opens in newly constructed space within the Broadlawns Medical Plaza.
February 2021: A brand new lab with state-of-the-art facilities.
COMING SOON: Broadlawns Surgery Department is doubling in size with new OR suites, Endoscopy suites, robotics, pre and post-operative patient suites.
Keep up to date with the latest happenings at Broadlawns by following us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter.
We look forward to getting to know you and your families and attending to your healthcare needs.
Faculty co-leaders Gesine Gerhard and Dorothy Pisarski are offering two more opportunities to inquire about Heritage and Holocaust, the travel seminar to Germany and Poland which departs May 30.
The Office of Global Engagement is excited to kick off the Spring 2022 intake for Drake Intercultural Community Exchange (DICE). This volunteer program matches faculty and staff (and their families) with incoming international students for a term (or longer), with the goal of fostering meaningful connections beyond the classroom.
DICE hosts would be expected to reach out to their student two or three times a semester to grab a meal, participate in a shared interest, or meet up at DICE/ISSS-sponsored events. Participating as a DICE volunteer is open to ALL Drake faculty and staff. The only requirement is that you have a strong interest in developing an inclusive community and the desire to make our international students feel welcome.
The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University has been selected by 1,000 Friends of Iowa as the winner of its 2021 Best Development Award for the Best of Show category. The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center was selected “for its comprehensive incorporation of smart buildings and development practices in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods.” The building includes a 48.7 kW photovoltaic system that provides clean energy to the building. 1000 Friends of Iowa is a “statewide nonprofit organization focused on responsible land use.” The Harkin Center was nominated for the award by Ideal Energy and the Waldinger Corporation.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a program that helps low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. Eligible households can receive up to a $30/month discount on internet service (or $75/month for households in Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 for computer or tablet purchases.
Eligibility is based on household income or the receipt of certain government assistance programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, Free and Reduced-Price Lunch, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other programs. Visit acpbenefit.org for more information and to apply.
