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Campus Announcements Archive

Virtual and in-person fitness classes, intramural deadlines

Sign up for an in-person GroupX class or attend a virtual on-demand class. In-person fitness classes began Monday, Feb. 15, but virtual on-demand classes are still accessible throughout the semester. Sign up on the Drake Rec App or imleagues.com/drake.

Don’t forget, when you attend 15 classes this semester you will earn a free T-shirt. Both in-person and virtual classes count toward your total.

Space is limited for in-person formats, so make sure you sign up early and remove yourself if you are no longer able to attend.

Intramural registration deadlines:
Indoor Volleyball – Feb. 17
Madden – Feb. 17
3-Point Contest – Feb. 28

Sign up on the Drake Rec App or imleagues.com/drake.

Social media:
Follow @DrakeRec on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter and @DrakeRecServices on Facebook for tips, contests, and more.

— Emily Madsen, Rec Services

For Students Archive

Call for student research: Deadline Feb. 18

There is still time to submit your research for the Nelson Student Research Symposium!

The symposium will take place March 5 during the 2021 Global Citizen Forum, giving Drake students the opportunity to share their research related to international and global topics.

This year’s theme is “International Perspectives on Racial Justice.” While research presentations that support the theme are encouraged, all global topics from any academic discipline are welcome.

Submission details:

  • Submit your paper or concept via the online submission form for consideration. Deadline: Feb. 18, 2021.
  • Drake undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to present their research.
  • Information about past symposia is available on our website.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator

Strategic Updates Archive

Register now: Global Citizen Forum March 3–5

Drake is partnering with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) to host the Global Citizen Forum March 3–5. This virtual conference will bring together educators, students, policy makers, and citizens from around the world to explore the struggles, strategies, and solutions for creating a more equitable and inclusive higher education field.

Registration is open! Faculty and staff are eligible to attend all three days of the conference free of charge by using the access code DUFACSTAFF at registration. Register now.

Undergraduate and graduate students may also attend free of charge by selecting the “student” ticket type. Register now.

Drake student opportunity
We are still accepting submissions for the Nelson Student Research Symposium, taking place on the final day of the conference. This will be an opportunity for Drake students to share their research related to international and global topics. The submission deadline is Feb. 18.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

How to plan for summer youth programs and camps

As departments and academic programs start to plan for possible summer youth programs, including camps, we are providing some tools to facilitate review of your planned activity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. All programs and campus must complete this process. The first step is to complete an online program description form aimed at collecting key information about the program and planned health and safety protocols.

This will prompt a review by appropriate individuals, including the Department of Environmental Health & Safety. This review will also help ensure that things like custodial and food service support are available, as these services require additional planning in light of COVID-19 protocols. Program sponsors can begin publicizing the program after this review is complete.

As with all things related to the pandemic, it is important to keep in mind that all youth programs and events are subject to change or cancellation if conditions change.

— Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer

Strategic Updates Archive

Faculty/staff forum: Political climate on Drake’s campus

Join the Provost for a conversation on the political climate on Drake’s campus on Friday, Feb. 26, from 1–2 p.m. via Zoom. Visit the Campus Calendar for the link.

This session will provide some preliminary statistics on how faculty, staff, and students are perceiving the climate on campus, followed by a time to discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions.

The forum is open to all faculty and staff.

— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost

Campus Announcements Archive

Nominations open for the Adams Leadership Awards

The Adams Leadership Convocation is an annual, campus-wide event that celebrates the achievements of student leaders and organizations at Drake University. Each spring we honor students and organizations who have made valuable contributions to the campus community through their outstanding commitment to leadership.

This year’s Adams Leadership Awards nomination form has opened early in an effort to nominate students and student organizations throughout the spring semester.

Please see this full list of award categories and criteria and consider nominating Drake students and student organizations who’ve exhibited strong leadership and excellence throughout the 2020–2021 academic year using the link below. Nominations can be submitted by any Drake student, faculty, and/or staff any time between now and Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Adams Leadership Convocation Nomination Form

In addition to submitting your nominations, please save the date for this year’s Adams Leadership Convocation on Friday, April 30th (format to be determined by COVID-19).

Questions? Contact Kristin Economos (Director of Student Leadership Programs) at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

For Students Archive

Sign up for Dance Marathon’s big event

Dance Marathon is March 6 from 2 p.m.–7 p.m. The committee has been working overtime to make this a safe, social distanced, and FUN event. We will be virtual for the first hour then come together for an in-person, four-hour celebration. Sign up soon to ensure you can get a T-shirt at the event. When you register, you want to sign up as a “Participant” and join a “Morale Team.” We cannot wait to see your dance moves! 

— Jenna TeKolste, BN’21

Campus Announcements Archive

Face coverings policy revision: Gaiters and bandannas

Drake’s face coverings policy and return-to-work policy previously defined face coverings to include cloth or disposable surgical masks that cover an individual’s nose and mouth. Recent reports indicate that gaiter- and bandanna-style masks are much less effective at preventing transmission of the new strains of the coronavirus impacting many areas of the country.  In response to this new information, Drake has revised its face covering policy and return to work policy such that gaiters and bandannas will no longer meet the face covering requirements for our campus.  Questions, comments or concerns about this policy change should be directed to dupolicies@drake.edu.

— Jessica Morgan-Tate, Finance & Administration