All posts by Carla Herling

For Students Archive

Take the ITS student phishing quiz Oct. 1–18 and be entered in prize drawing

One in five people can’t identify a phishing email. That’s why ITS works to educate the campus community about how to detect and avoid being caught by malicious emails that “phish” for personal and campus data. In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), ITS is sharing tips and tools for keeping you safe online and not becoming a cyber-victim.

From Oct. 1–18, ITS is holding a phishing quiz, a contest where students can take a quiz to learn more about how to identify phishing emails and fraudulent websites.

Everyone who takes the 10-question quiz will be entered to win one of six prizes, no matter how many answers they get right. Visit drake.edu/its/quiz to see the full contest rules and take the quiz starting Oct. 1.

The goal of this contest is to empower students to be able to keep their data secure. Learn more about IT Security this month and beyond by following Drake ITS on Twitter at @DrakeITServices.

— Carla Herling, ITS

For Students Archive

Young Professional Brunch with nationally recognized pollster J. Ann Selzer Oct. 2

Join The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m., for our exclusive Young Professional Brunch with nationally recognized pollster J. Ann Selzer who has been referred to as “the best pollster in politics” by FiveThirtyEight.

This event is open to Drake University undergraduate and graduate students. Registration is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only 25 spots are available so sign up now!

J. Ann Selzer has worked in polling for more than three decades. Her career began at The Des Moines Register in 1987, and she began her own company, Selzer and Company, in 1994, currently serving as the president. She has been in charge of the nationally-renowned Iowa Poll since her start at the Register.

Selzer’s polling in Iowa has consistently been the most accurate of all available polling. Selzer’s polling accurately predicted Barack Obama’s 2008 victory in the Iowa Caucuses and closely mirrored the results of the Presidential Election in Iowa in 2016 and 2020.

The Harkin Institute’s student brunches and events offer intimate opportunities for Drake University students to learn from industry leaders about their careers and gain advice about future career opportunities. Past participants have included U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, United Way of Central Iowa President Elisabeth Buck and Delta Dental President and CEO Jeff Russell.

— Emily Schettler, Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement 

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

University Book Club discussion Oct. 5

The University Book Club (a program of All Staff Council, Cowles Library, and Human Resources) is preparing for its first book discussion of the year. Please email Sara Heijerman or Dan Chibnall if you would like to participate in the first Zoom discussion on Oct. 5 or if you would like to be added to the book club’s email list or Microsoft Teams group.

If you didn’t get a chance to read The Midnight Library, feel free to check the list below to see if another book on this year’s schedule catches your eye.

October 5 – The Midnight Library – Matthew Haig

December 15 – Rising Strong – Brené Brown

January 20 – The Premonition: A Pandemic Story – Michael Lewis

March 3 – Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World – Cal Newport

May 10 – The Rose Code – Kate Quinn

July 20 – Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation – John Lewis

We look forward to our discussions with you this year – both in person and virtual discussions are always a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to get to know people from other departments!

— Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center

For Students Archive

Apply today: The Naumann Women’s Leadership Scholarship

Calling all undergraduate women in student leadership roles. You are invited to apply for the Deni Druehl Naumann Women’s Leadership Scholarship.

The scholarship was established by Deni Druehl, JO’78, and Michael Naumann in April 2014 to recognize undergraduate women at Drake University who inspire, have passion, and positively impact the lives of others around them. Applicants to this scholarship must exhibit a commitment to contribute their leadership skills and talents to Drake activities such as (but not limited to): the Adams Leadership Institute, the LEAD concentration, recognized campus student organizations, and/or University sponsored activities, e.g. Panhellenic Council, Residence Life, and/or Student Senate.

The selected scholarship recipient will be awarded $2,500 to be disbursed during the 2021–2022 academic year. The scholarship is not automatically renewed each year, but previous recipients are eligible to apply each year following their initial award.

To apply for the scholarship, please submit an application at the link below by Sunday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. Candidates will be notified of their selection status by Oct. 15.

Please submit the following information in the application form:

  • Name, primary major, Drake GPA, and anticipated graduation term (i.e. Spring 2022)
  • Essay questions:
    1. Describe your most meaningful leadership experience and/or role on campus as a leader at Drake. What, specifically, did you learn as a result of this experience?
    2. Please indicate how you hope to continue positively impacting the Drake community as a student leader and how this scholarship may help you do so.

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

Campus Announcements Archive

Campus buildings to transition from AC to heat mid-October

Drake University will switch from cooling to heating in mid-October based on outside temperatures. The tentative switchover date is Oct. 18. We will monitor the forecast closely over the next few weeks and adjust this date accordingly.

The changeover process takes Facilities Planning and Management about a week to drain the loops and switch systems from one mode (cooling) to the other (heating). We start with the residence halls first since these buildings are occupied 24/7. Once the switch occurs, there is no changing back until the next cooling season (in mid-April).

Thanks for your patience during this fall season when air conditioning may not be available and we prepare to switch from cooling to heat. If a room is not comfortable, please let us know so our staff can see if adjustments can be made.

— Aaron Edwards, Facility Planning and Management

Campus Announcements Archive

Spring 2022 registration, schedule of classes

The Spring 2022 schedule of classes and related registration information is available online. Registration begins Monday, Nov. 1.

View registration information, including the registration time table that shows when you become eligible to register. View the schedule of classes.

Some courses will be temporarily reserved for students who have declared a certain field-of-study (major, minor, concentration, or endorsement). On Monday, Nov. 15, those reservations will be removed. Note that some courses have restrictions that are permanent.

If you are an undergraduate or pharmacy student intending to make any changes to your field-of-study and have those changes take effect before registration begins, you must file your changes via the change of record request no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. Requests submitted after this date may not be accommodated until Wednesday, Nov. 17.

— Ryan Trump, Office of the Registrar

For Students Archive

Student exchange at Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)

In 2021, Drake renewed its partnership with Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec), a university with 36 campuses across Mexico. Drake has partnerships around the world that facilitate study abroad, joint research, and visiting scholars.

Tec is known for implementing a unique challenge-based education model, Tec21, which focuses on innovation, hands-on experiences, and social impact. This model offers courses that differ from traditional ones in terms of topics, method of instruction, and length. Starting in 2022, this model will be available to exchange students who attend Tec for a semester or a full academic year of study. We encourage Drake students to take advantage of this unique study abroad opportunity!

Interested in student exchange at Tecnológico de Monterrey?
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. for a virtual information session presented by Tec’s International Programs Office. Learn More.

If you are unable to join this session or wish to speak to a study abroad advisor about this or other study abroad opportunities, contact studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator

News & Achievements Archive

Steven Herwig named 2021 Weaver Medal of Honor recipient

The Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will award its highest honor, the Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor to Drake pharmacy alumnus and retired otolaryngology head and neck surgery physician, Steven Herwig, PH’71, GR’99. Dr. Herwig will deliver the Weaver Medal Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. in Sussman Theater. The lecture will also be livestreamed at drake.edu/cphs/weaver-lecture and recorded for later viewing.

The Weaver Medal of Honor recognizes an individual’s dedication to making a substantial impact on the profession of pharmacy and the advancement of human health.

“Dr. Steve Herwig has had a significant impact on Drake, our College, and the central Iowa community,” said Renae Chesnut, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. “He has served as a leader and role model, in addition to establishing funds that further the College’s mission. He embodies the College’s values of collaboration, innovation, and professionalism.”

Learn more about Dr. Herwig and his contributions to the College.

— Kaylyn Maher, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Support for collaborating with global partners

As a globally engaged institution, Drake University continually seeks cooperation with higher education institutions, government, and non-governmental entities throughout the world. Drake currently maintains 15 active partnerships in 13 countries. Learn more about our global partners.

Faculty and staff are essential for sustaining active collaboration with Drake’s global partners. This collaboration may include providing international academic experiences for students, faculty research and scholarship, teaching and mentoring, joint curriculum development, or other initiatives. We also encourage faculty and staff to seek out new opportunities to engage with international universities and institutions.

Support for Faculty and Staff
In addition to resources and funding available through Global Engagement, Professors Sally Haack (CPHS) and Inbal Mazar (A&S) will be hosting conversations with interested faculty and staff throughout the 2021–2022 academic year.

The first in-person conversation “Establishing and Enhancing Transnational Partnerships” will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. It will be an opportunity to exchange existing ideas about global partnerships work and learn new ones. Registration is encouraged but not required. Learn more and register

If you are interested but unable to attend during this time, please email sally.haack@drake.edu and inbal.mazar@drake.edu regarding additional opportunities to meet.

2021 IDEAS Grant
Professor Haack and Professor Mazar are serving as faculty fellows as part of the 2021 IDEAS Grant Program. Drake was one of 26 U.S. institutions selected from a pool of 132 proposals to receive the IDEAS Grant, awarded by USA Study Abroad and World Learning. Grant funds will be used, in part, to develop new partnerships to support academic, professional, and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about the IDEAS Grant.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator