Faculty and staff are invited to join with members of the University Advancement team to learn more and celebrate the recently launched The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold. Feel free to stop by either day to ask questions or share feedback, pick up some campaign materials, and enjoy coffee, lemonade, and snacks.
November 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Levitt Hall in Old Main
November 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Levitt Hall in Old Main
If you haven’t already, watch the campaign launch video at drake.edu/nextgreatera. Visit the website theones.drake.edu to read more about the campaign’s seven priorities, including significant progress already achieved to date.
Last spring, Drake began a major project to update the MyDUSIS system to Banner Self Service. Modernized screens and functionality were already released for personal and employee information, and the next round of updates will be coming in the second week of January.
Improved navigation to access Self Service functions.
Replacing MyDUSIS with Self Service in the Commonly Used Apps section of myDrake.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be required for students, faculty, and staff to access most Self Service functions.
A new method for students to allow parent/guardian access to their financial and academic information
New student profile page
New screens for faculty members to view class and advisee lists
Additional information will be provided as these changes approach. Watch OnCampus and our other communication channels between now and January. We will also be launching updated screens and functions for finance users later in the spring, and eventual updates to registration.
With starting pay at $12/hr, Drake Phonathon is hiring Remote Student Ambassadors for the fall semester. Looking for on-campus employment that will develop the communication and interpersonal skills employers are looking for? Phonathon offers flexible scheduling and a great work environment. The position is currently fully remote and allows students to work from home. We are looking for dedicated students who want to have an impact on our Bulldog community. To apply, please contact Liz.Seffrin@drake.edu.
DU Well Healthy Holiday BINGO is a five-week program that runs from Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The goal is to fill up a blank BINGO card (or two), between Thanksgiving and the New Year, with healthy activities completed from a provided list. This is a great way for you and your family to have fun while improving your wellbeing.
In January, participants will be invited to meet virtually to play BINGO for prizes with their completed cards. Everyone is welcome to fill out the BINGO card without playing the BINGO games, but who doesn’t like to play BINGO!
To register for DU Well Healthy Holiday BINGO, send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu. All participants will receive a packet that includes a list of DU Well Healthy Holiday activities and a blank BINGO card. Deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 23.
This is a reminder that employees on Drake’s health plan need to complete a physical with their designated Primary Care Provider (PCP) between Dec. 1, 2020, and Nov. 30, 2021, and submit a Physician Exam Completion Formto Human Resources by Dec. 2, 2021, to continue receiving the wellness health insurance premium discount in 2022.
If this form is not submitted by Dec. 2, you will not be eligible to receive the discount in 2022 and will pay the regular health care premium rates for the 2022 benefit year (starting Jan. 1, 2022). Should you have questions, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.
Drake senior Hannah Cohen has created a beautiful 16- by 20-inch Des Moines poster featuring her original artwork. Hannah is donating all proceeds (minus printing costs) to Des Moines Refugee Support, a local non-profit organization that strives to meet the needs of refugee children and families right here in our community. Each poster costs $35 and comes packaged in a cardboard tube perfect for wrapping as a gift. Your support will go a long way in helping DMRS! Order by completing this form.
— Erin Bell, University Communications and Marketing
The 2021 United Way Campaign began yesterday, and as of this morning, we’ve raised $17,098 from 105 faculty and staff members. Thank you to those who have donated. For those who have yet to give, please consider contributing by 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12.
You can help us reach our goal—$35,000 with 35% participation. If we achieve this goal, President Martin will declare Wednesday, Nov. 24, a full-day campus holiday. Donating takes less than three minutes, and to do so, please refer to the giving instructions found within the email you received from the United Way on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. For questions, email ryan.arnold@drake.edu.
— Campaign co-chairs, Megan Franklin and Ryan Arnold
The 2021 United Way of Central Iowa campaign will kick off next Monday, Nov. 8, and go through Friday, Nov. 12. Watch your email for more information.
The goal is to raise $35,000 with 35% participation across campus. 100% of your contribution to the United Way campaign stays within central Iowa, enabling local nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of our neighbors. Your donation helps us meet the goal, and more importantly, you are strengthening our community. Please begin considering your 2021 donation.
— Campaign co-chairs, Megan Franklin and Ryan Arnold
Students with unusual circumstances or a recent change in family income can submit a financial aid appeal. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress towards graduation to remain eligible for financial aid. Undergraduate and pharmacy students that want to receive financial aid for the summer semester must complete the Summer Financial Aid Form. More information about these policies (and others!) is available at www.drake.edu/finaid.
The Office of Student Financial Planning is here to serve you (in person, on the phone, or virtually). If you have questions about your financial aid please contact us to schedule an appointment or stop by Carnegie Hall.
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Drake’s global partner in Mexico, is seeking faculty and staff to participate in virtual collaboration projects in Spring 2022.
Tecnológico de Monterrey will host two virtual networking sessions this week to share about their Global Classroom initiative, its relation with the COIL methodology, and how it facilitates the integration of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the learning process.
Participants in the networking sessions will connect with professors from Tecnológico de Monterrey and other universities around the world. Before the session, meet participating faculty and share your own introduction video on this Padlet page.
Networking Internacional | Sesión en español Miércoles 3 de noviembre 9 a.m. (Cuidad de México) REGISTER
International Networking | English Session Thursday, Nov. 4 9 a.m. (Mexico City) REGISTER
If you are interested in global virtual learning but unavailable for these networking sessions or if you need further guidance on how to get started with a collaboration project, contact Alanah Mitchell, Global Virtual Learning Fellow.
