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CPHS students honored at 2020 Virtual Recognition and Pinning Ceremony

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences held its annual Recognition and Pinning Ceremony virtually on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The ceremony marks the transition to final year internships, fieldwork, and rotations for undergraduate health sciences students, athletic training students, occupational therapy doctoral students, and doctor of pharmacy students.

During the ceremony, Dean Chesnut announced the recipients of a number of prestigious awards.

Health Sciences Awards:
Corey Elliott – Outstanding Health Sciences Student Award
Jason Grady – Health Sciences Student Leadership Award

Athletic Training Award:
Madi Sehmer – Emerging Clinician Award

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Awards:
Chelsea Steffens – Scholastic Achievement Award
Keli Zemke – Leadership and Professional Development Award

PharmD Awards:
Michelle Lin – Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
David Wood – Lon N. Larson Engaged Practitioner Award

Students receiving pins included the following:

Health Sciences Students: Jaclyn Andersen, Madyson Anglim, Keith Barnett, Alexis Cosatino, Mitchel DeKeyrel, Meghan Dixon, Jenevi Doan, Corey Elliott, Alexander Fischer, Jason Grady, Amy Helseth, Steph Jarecki, John A. Jenson, Alex Klosterman, Swapna Kowkuntla, Noah Linder, Josie Lowe, Jake Midby, Matalyn Perry, Emily Plock, Morgan Robinson, Abby Rye, Joy Schnoebelen, Gwen Soliz, Nicole Timmons, Sabrina Uddin, Annika Weisjahn, Faith Wilson, Haley Wood

Master of Athletic Training Students: Drew Orr, Frankie Porter, Madi Sehmer

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students: Audrey Baker, Laura Brady, Lizette Cruz, Sabrina DeHerrera, Hanna Denkler, Corinne Drummond, Cheyanne Ellis, Kelsey Finn, Angelica Gacek, Andrew Galvez, Lindsey Gidel, Sydney Ginkens, Sarah Gronau, Haylee Huedepohl, Kelsey Huss, Jessi Jacobs, Janna Johnson, Brooke Krogman, Danae Lane, Maranda Metz, Hailey Mills, Cassidy Mullins, Jessica Neff, Regan Odegard, Ewa Pawelko, Carly Perryman, Taylor Pirillo, Jessica Pottebaum, Jessica Reynalds, Rachel Rose, Myranda Runneberg, Richie Serrano, Lacie Sleezer, Katelyn Smith, Dana Stanek, Chelsea Steffens, Baylee Stoll, Whitney Valasek, Kaitlyn Williams, Madison Wood, Paige Wooldridge, Lauren Wyllie, Keli Zemke

Doctor of Pharmacy Students: Natalie Ake, Ali Altaie, Jason Anderson, R. Annemiek Arkema, William Augspurger, Alexandrea Bennett, Erika Bethhauser, Andrew Bjorlin, Leah Blader, Dani Boone, Taylor Boorn, Tessa Buehrer, Matthew Burton, Nicholas Cao, Vivi Cao, Jillian Chambers, Miranda Christenson, Kevin Clough, Lydia Code, Micahel Coleman, Layne Davis, Brayden Dawson, Maia Determan, Jacob Drettwan, Emma Fervoy, Noah Fletcher, Emily Freier, Hanna Friedrich, Abby Frommelt, Rita Hammer, Sedie Harms, Sean Harnois, Morgan Hawkins, Rebecca Heinert, Lindsay Hillmer, Katarine Hockey, Sydney Holte, Brooke Huegli, Aldin Karic, Riley Karpen, Josh Kim, Justin Klein, Celyna Koopmann, Jane Laubengayer, Paige Mall, Husein Mehmedovic, Nicole Melby, Kennedy Merical, Dinka Miljkovic, Johnny Mills, Claire Monzel, Carolyn Morrissey, Katelyn Mouser, Areeb Nagamiyan, Phuong Ngo, Sonia Ngo, Monica Nikseresht, Tom Noll, Alix Noteboom, Andrew Olson, Elizabeth Orput, Austin Park, Vidhi Patel, Rachel Paulmann, Kenzie Pfeffer, Vy Pham, Michaela Phelps, Katelynn Phillips, David Poidomani, Nevin Radechel, Andrew Ramdhani, Jacey Redman, Kayla Reuter, Morgan Ridout, Renee Rivera, Robert Schroeder, Kristine Schwietz, Jacob Sepka, Emily Skjeveland, Rachel Soppe, Steven Strong, Kimberly Tang, Erica Thacker, Courtney Toth, Brittany Taut, Jesse Upton, Taylor Volesky, Katie Vollmer, Rachel Wedemeyer, Abby Wedoff, Olivia Welter, David Wood, Will Wright, Katie Yeo

— Kaylyn Maher, CPHS

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Global Partnerships Survey due June 8

If you’ve participated in activities with Drake’s global partner institutions within the past year, please complete a brief survey by Monday, June 8.

The survey is designed to paint a more robust picture of faculty and staff activities with global partners. Some examples of activities include guest teaching, leading a travel seminar, participating in joint research, or hosting an international delegation.

Complete the Global Partnerships Activity survey.

The survey should take no more than 5–10 minutes to complete. You may submit multiple separate activities in the same survey, and there is an optional testimonial section at the end.

For questions, contact Hannah Sappenfield, global partnerships coordinator, at hannah.sappenfield@drake.edu.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Drake International

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2020–2021 Faculty Senate roster announced

Faculty Senate 2020–2021 has been chosen and the executive committee elected. Shelley Fairbairn is the Faculty Senate president, while Carrie Dunham-LaGree moves into the role of past president. Matt Zwier serves as president-elect. Joining these officers on the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are Natalie Banta, Michelle Botttenberg, Dan Chibnall, Debra DeLaet, Matthew Hayden, Chip Miller, and Jill VanWyke.

At-Large Senators are Debra DeLaet (AS), Catherine Gillespie (SOE), Erik Maki (CPHS), and Jimmy Senteza (CBPA).

The College of Arts & Sciences is represented by Klaus Bartschat, Megan Brown, Matthew Canfield, Peter Levi, Yasmina Madden, Ashely Sidon, Neil Ward, and Matt Zwier.

The College of Business and Public Administration is represented by Paul Judd, Lynn McCool, and Chip Miller.

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is represented by Michelle Bottenberg, Anisa Hansen, and Ron Torry.

Cowles Library is represented by Dan Chibnall and Priya Shenoy.

Law School is represented by Natalie Banta and Matt Dore.

The School of Education is represented by Matthew Hayden and Kevin Lam.

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is represented by Sandy Henry and Jill VanWyke.

— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost

Campus Announcements Archive

All In Giving Challenge June 4–5

YOU, Drake’s dynamic students and intrepid faculty and staff, along with our accomplished alumni and unwavering advocates, are building on Drake University’s strong history and leading onward, even during unexpected challenges.

We’re bringing all Bulldogs together to celebrate Drake’s past and present, as we stand as one community to support the University’s future during All In, from noon–noon, June 4–5.

During this year’s annual giving challenge, a generous group of alumni and friends will contribute $10,000 in matching funds for every 100 gifts made during All In, up to $70,000. Gifts can also be designated to specific areas, programs, and colleges/schools for additional matching gift opportunities, furthering the impact of your generosity even more.  

Follow Drake Alumni on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus the All In website, for an online celebration, fun moments, and plenty of Bulldogs. 

— Alicia Chilton, University Communications & Marketing

Campus Announcements Archive

Changes coming to email protection

In May 2016, ITS deployed Proofpoint, an email protection system that improved our capability to filter malicious email and protect against phishing campaigns. In June, ITS will be migrating to a new email protection system, Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, which will further improve our filtering capability as part of a larger set of security initiatives that we will be deploying over the coming year.

Because we’re changing service providers, you may notice some minor changes in email messages that you receive, like the formatting of link protection and blocked website notices. The core functionality, however, will remain the same.

Here are some examples of what the changes will look like:

Existing link protection text (URLDefense):

New link protection text (SafeLinks):

Existing malicious website protection message:

New malicious website protection message:

As we finalize the dates for these changes, additional information will be posted on the ITS website and on Twitter (@DrakeITServices). Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

— Peter Lundstedt, ITS

HR Information Archive

National Bike Month, Global Running Day

If you have been sitting in front of your laptop these past few weeks, now is the time to head outdoors for a walk, run, or bike ride—while maintaining social distance.

Normally we celebrate National Bike Month in May. As with everything else, this year looks different due to COVID-19. To adjust, Bike to Work Week has moved to September 21–27, 2020, with National Bike to Work Day scheduled for Tuesday, September 22.

Despite these changes, you can still dust off your bicycle and get pedaling now. If your bicycle needs a tune-up, a number of local bike shops are open for business. There are also mobile bicycle repair trucks that will come to your home to service your bicycle while maintaining social distance.

If you are not a bicyclist, how about heading outdoors for a walk or run? Do you need a nudge? The first Wednesday in June (June 3) is Global Running Day. It can be a stroll around the block or a 5-mile run. Do it alone or with your family.

If you would like to participate in a formal event, Fleet Feet is hosting “My Big Run Virtual Race” on June 3. You can choose from five distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. Simply pick a distance and submit your results. The $10 registration fee will get you a virtual race-day kit, training tips, and chance to win some prizes. Find more information.

See you—from a distance—on the trails!

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Campus Announcements Archive

Summer textbooks available online, modified in-store pick-up

Shop online 24/7 for summer course materials, as well as great Drake merchandise, at www.drake.bkstr.com. For your convenience, the University Bookstore has resumed a modified in-store pick-up process. Call the number posted on the Bookstore’s front door, and we will set your order outside the door. In-store pick up is available weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Store visitors may park in the Olmsted Center parking lot. As a reminder, Bulldog Bucks can be used for online shopping.

— Katie Wilz, University Bookstore

Campus Announcements Archive

Sexual Assault Prevention online course survey findings

In the fall of 2019, 954 first year and transfer students took part in the Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates online course.  We had a 93% completion rate for undergraduates.

The surveys from this course allow us to see how students view the topic of sexual assault prevention and gives feedback on the value students see in the course.  According to the survey, 80% of students agreed that this course helped them identify characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.  78% reported that the course increased confidence in their ability to intervene when they witness a concerning behavior.

A notable statistic from this survey was that 93% of undergraduates felt that Drake University offered good resources for students going through difficult times. This course helped students increase their awareness of support resources and reporting options. The pre-course survey indicated that 64% knew how to report a sexual assault on campus and  the post-course survey increased to 82% knowing how to report a sexual assault.

Additionally, 641 graduate students completed the course Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduates with an 86% completion rate. The survey indicates that these students increased their overall knowledge of sexual assault prevention by 15%. Other notable increases included recognizing relationship abuse from 74% in the pre-course survey to 95% post-course. Students also increased knowledge of understanding Title IX from 63% pre-course to 86% post-course. 90% of graduate students felt that Drake offers good support to those going through difficult times.

Our partnership with Everfi will continue over the next three years as we continue to establish programming across campus that supports the healthy majority and develops a strong positive culture on campus.

This year we are excited to add the Everfi, Equity and Inclusion module to our Bulldog Foundations classes. This well designed and engaging course will allow students an additional opportunity to have conversations related to Drake’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

For more information or a full copy of the Everfi Impact Report please contact Lynne Cornelius, violence prevention coordinator, at lynne.cornelius@drake.edu.

— Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention & Programming