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For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Global Citizenship Award winner: Sally Haack

Congratulations to Sally Haack, professor of pharmacy practice in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, on winning the 2021 Global Citizenship Award!

The Principal Global Citizenship Award is awarded annually to a Drake University faculty or staff member, recognizing outstanding contributions to global engagement and internationalization of the campus and curriculum. This award is sponsored by the Principal Center for Global Citizenship.

This award was presented to Professor Haack by Provost Sue Mattison March 4 at the Global Citizen Forum. This presentation is available on YouTube to watch on-demand.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator

Campus Announcements Archive

Celebrate and recognize fellow Bulldogs during All In

The annual All In 24-Hour Giving Challenge is about more than just giving donations. It’s about giving recognition and celebrating our Drake community. This year, we want to acknowledge all we’ve faced together and elevate the moments of triumph, perseverance, kindness, transformation, and strength that you’ve seen in other Bulldogs through a video project. If you have someone you’d like to recognize, please sign up here to record a 15–20 second video message. (The process is easy and can be done from wherever. The All In team will provide instructions once you sign up.)

Here are some examples to get you thinking of moments you can recognize:

  • Classmate, I’m so inspired by how much you’ve done for the neighborhood by volunteering. It’s great to be in a community with such passionate people who want to make a difference.
  • Professor, you opened my mind to a career I never thought possible. Thank you for believing in me.
  • Friend, we celebrated when you nabbed that internship and then we celebrated again when the company offered you a job after graduation.
  • Friend, when I faced a family challenge, you helped me get through the fall semester. I wouldn’t have stayed on track to graduate without you.
  • Teammate, when we went all remote last spring, your daily texts and posts kept me feeling connected and hopeful. Thank you for always being there to talk, I’m so happy to be playing together again.
  • Colleague, we saw a lot of changes and challenges this year. Your grace through it all has been nothing short of inspiring. Thank you for always going the extra mile.

These video messages will be shared with the Drake audience on social media during the All In 24-Hour Giving Challenge (April 8–9). The deadline to submit a video is March 23.

Thank you for helping us recognize the Bulldogs who have risen to meet the moment. We look forward to celebrating with our community during All In. (RSVP to All In to stay up-to-date).

Please reach out to Alicia Chilton, assistant director of marketing, alicia.chilton@drake.edu, with any questions.

— The All In Team

For Students Archive

Get involved: Campus media outlets

The Board of Student Communications is looking for next year’s media leaders. The BSC oversees Drake’s campus media: Drake Broadcasting System, Drake Magazine, DrakeMagazine.com, Drake Political Review, DUiN, Periphery and The Times-Delphic. Students interested in serving as editor-in-chief of a BSC publication or president of DBS must apply for their desired position by March 12. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Professor Inman (jeff.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC Student Senator Carson S.J. Reichardt (carson.reichardt@drake.edu). Interviews will be held March 26.

— Jeff Inman, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Online Design Dialogues begins March 11

Drake Online Design Dialogues will recommence March 11 at 11:30 a.m. and continue every other Thursday. The sessions have been added to the University calendar. The sessions will be led by the instructional designers and technologists from Drake Online and Continuing Education and will focus on Blackboard Learn Ultra.

Visit the links below to learn more about each session and to register. All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Drake Online and Continuing Education Faculty Resources website. Here is the schedule of topics:

March 11:  Ultra Base Navigation (UBN) and Transition Preparation
March 25: Copying Courses in Ultra
April 8: Build and Organize Content in Ultra
April 22: Assignments and Rubrics in Ultra
May 6: Communicating with Students in Ultra
May 20: Groups in Ultra
June 3: Assessments in Ultra
June 17: The Ultra Gradebook

— Christina Trombley, Drake Online and Continuing Education

HR Information Archive

Meeting-free day reminder

To enhance the mental and emotional well-being of faculty and staff, one day each month has been designated as a meeting-free day. The goal of no-meeting days is to give all employees a large block of uninterrupted time to focus on projects. These days are a good opportunity to recharge and rebalance.

Upcoming meeting-free days:
Tuesday, March 16
Wednesday, April 14
Tuesday, May 25
Wednesday, June 23

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Juneteenth observed as University holiday; 2021–2022 holiday schedule posted

The Fiscal Year 2020–2021 University Holiday Schedule has been updated to include this year’s Juneteenth Holiday, which will be observed on Friday, June 18.  Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.  Additional information on Juneteenth can be found at iowajuneteenth.org.

The Fiscal Year 2021–2022 University Holiday Schedule has also been posted in myDrake.  Both Holiday Schedules can be found under Human Resources in the Commonly Used Apps. Click on Benefits, select Additional Benefits, and Holiday Schedule.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Strategic Updates Archive

March is Staff Appreciation Month

Over the last year, we collectively have been challenged to change everything we do—from educating students and maintaining campus operations, to how we go about our lives at home and in the community. One consequence of not gathering as a campus community, is fewer opportunities to recognize and celebrate the work of our colleagues.

Human Resources and the All Staff Council are encouraging everyone to join us in showing our appreciation for the contributions of Drake staff during the month of March (and beyond!). This is a good time to nominate an individual or team through the All Staff Council’s Called to Be True Blue program. This award recognizes those who go above and beyond expectations to serve students, colleagues, and the Drake community.

We are working on additional ways to spotlight some of our employees who have made extraordinary efforts during this past year’s pandemic.

Human Resources will provide additional recognition tips and resources throughout the month of March. Take some time to let others know you appreciate their efforts.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

For Students Archive

Be a student media leader

The Board of Student Communications is looking for next year’s media leaders. The BSC oversees Drake’s campus media: Drake Broadcasting System, Drake Magazine, DrakeMagazine.com, Drake Political Review, DUiN, Periphery and The Times-Delphic. Students interested in serving as editor-in-chief of a BSC publication or president of DBS must apply for their desired position by March 12. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Professor Inman (jeff.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC Student Senator Carson S.J. Reichardt (carson.reichardt@drake.edu). Interviews will be held March 26.

— Jeff Inman, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication

For Students Archive

Free personal finance tool

Are you interested in improving your money management skills? Do you wish you knew more about investing and credit? Do you need to learn more about the benefits that employers offer?

Drake University has partnered with GradReady® to provide a FREE digital platform where you can learn about these topics at your own pace from any device. Visit drake.gradready.com to create your account and get started today.

— Ryan Zantingh, Student Financial Planning

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Hubbell open to faculty, staff for indoor dining

We’re excited to announce that faculty and staff are welcome to dine-in at Hubbell Dining Hall beginning Wednesday, March 3. We do ask that everyone be respectful of fellow diners by sitting in smaller groups and observing the COVID-19 safety guidelines put forth by Drake University while dining at The Hubb.

Due to continued seating capacity restrictions, we will not resume the $5 Wednesday lunches until further notice. These dining arrangements are subject to change at any time.

If you have questions or comments, please send us a message at dining@drake.edu.

— Casey Morgan, Dining Services