The second Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) lunch is Friday, Oct. 25, at 12 p.m. in TMR 133. These discussions are opportunities for those engaged in SoTL projects at any level—from just thinking about starting one, to almost complete, or those simply curious about SoTL—to share ideas, seek advice or ask questions of colleagues engaged in this process. While it is too late to order a lunch, you are still welcome to join us, and bring your own.
— Arthur Sanders, Associate Provost
Innovation Week is Nov. 9–15. Through a series of events and activities across campus, Innovation Week showcases transformational, innovative, and creative ideas and ventures. Some of the featured events include:
For more information, check out the event page on the University calendar. Details about individual events will be posted to our Facebook page soon. Want email notifications? Sign up for the Drake Innovation newsletter at https://drakeinnovation.com/.
— Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Thank you to the Drake community for showing your support for the Live Mascot Program during our recent fundraising campaign. Over $11,000 was raised by the community and alumni Doug, BN’75, and Peggy, BN’76, GR’96, Person contributed an additional $10,000 in matching funds. This outpouring of generosity supports the program and its continued work to be a welcome and inclusive presence on campus and expand the program’s work as an ambassador to prospective students and the greater Des Moines community.
And now for the fun: President Marty Martin issued a challenge that Griff would be named honorary President for a day if the fundraising goal was met by Oct. 17. That goal was surpassed and today (Tuesday, Oct. 21) is the day! Head over to Griff’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see how Griff is spending his day as the honorary University President.
— Alicia Chilton, University Communications & Marketing
Each year, the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute hosts the annual Sussman Leadership Conference; a half-day event that brings together undergraduate student leaders from across Drake’s campus to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and gain skills to apply to their personal lives, student leadership roles, academic projects, and professional goals.
This year’s Sussman Conference, “Down with Drake Busy,” will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in Parents Hall. Brunch is included, and dress is casual. All students who attend will be entered to win two VIP seats to the 41st Annual Bucksbaum Lecture with Megan Rapinoe!
Please visit bit.ly/sussmanconference to learn more and reserve your seat by Oct. 23.
— Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs
Later this month, Drake University will welcome Tim Bono to campus as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Sussman Leadership Conference, where he’ll speak to undergraduate student leaders about his research regarding college student well-being, happiness, and their connections to student success.
Bono is a faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis, where he studies positive psychology, wellbeing, and happiness among college students. Bono’s book, When Likes Aren’t Enough, discusses 10 evidence-based strategies proven to increase college student well-being, and is used in the Adams Leadership Institute curriculum.
As part of his visit to campus, the Adams Leadership Institute is hosting a faculty/staff development session with Bono.
Title: “The Psychology of Mindset and Resilience: A faculty/staff development workshop.”
When: Monday, Oct. 28, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
(light breakfast will be available beginning at 9 a.m.)
Where: Levitt Hall (no RSVP required)
Failure and setbacks are part of any successful person’s path. But how can we muster the strength to persevere when times are most trying?
Join us for a presentation highlighting the latest research and perspectives from positive psychology on the of mindset and resilience. We will discuss resilience as a life skill, misconceptions about self-esteem, and practical strategies for rebounding from adversity, both for our students and for ourselves.
Please share the events details with your colleagues and networks.
— Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs
More than 80 Drake faculty and staff were honored by colleagues for exhibiting the Drake Core Value of Joyful Accountability. These individuals were honored at the Provost’s Drake Social on Thursday, Oct. 17. Four individuals were selected at random to receive prizes.
Drake faculty and staff who exemplify Generosity of Spirit will be honored at the next Drake Social, Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Cowles Library Reading Room.
— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
Provost Sue Mattison will hold her second “Open Office @ Cowles” on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 9–10:30 a.m. Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by the Coffee Shop with questions, ideas, or just to say hello. The Provost will hold open office hours twice per month.
— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
This semester, ITS launched eduroam (education roaming), a new wireless network at Drake. Students, faculty, and staff can access the eduroam wireless network at any eduroam-participating institution worldwide. By connecting to eduroam on campus, using your Drake email and password, you will be able to use the eduroam network whenever you travel to an eduroam-participating institution. In Iowa, that includes University of Iowa, Iowa State, and University of Northern Iowa.
The eduroam network is available in over 1,000 locations in 100 countries, so if you lead a J-Term course, or attend a conference, you may be able to take your wireless network with you.
The eduroam network is replacing DUFacStaff on Dec. 31. You must log into eduroam using your Drake email address, rather than your Drake ID number. This ensures that your credentials are passed securely anywhere you connect to eduroam.
Learn more about eduroam on our FAQ page and make the switch today.
— Carla Herling, ITS
Mark your calendars for Drake University’s annual International Education Week (IE Week)! This year’s IE Week will be held Nov. 18–22 and will celebrate all the ways Drake is global. Events are being coordinated for faculty, staff, and students, and a highlight will be visitors from our international partner universities.
If your department or unit is interested in offering an international event during IE Week, please email studyabroad@drake.edu so that your event can be included in promotional materials. Watch for a full events listing on the University Calendar.
— Annique Kiel, Executive Director, Global Engagement and International Programs
Drake Law School will host three events for current Drake undergraduate students:
If you’ve been considering law school and hope to learn more about what Drake Law has to offer, we hope you’ll join us. Find out more at drake.edu/law/future/visit/events/.
— Ann Allen, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Law School
