All posts by Carla Herling

Campus Announcements Archive

Tech resolutions to make for 2020

Below are a few suggestions to help improve your experience with technology in 2020.

1. Check your Privacy settings and stop oversharing. This guide at staysafeonline.org will show you how to review and change privacy settings on common websites and device types.

2. Keep devices updated. Need to update a Drake-owned machine? Use MakeMeAdmin to get temporary access. Learn more here for Macs and PCs.

3. Clear out old apps, documents, and other files you don’t need. Find information on the best way to clear out old apps and disconnect from old unwanted accounts.

4. Create passphrases and consider a password manager. Learn more.

5. Recycle old devices and unneeded cords and accessories. Learn more.

6. Learn to use software more effectively. We have curated lists of training resources for faculty and staff and for students.

— Carla Herling, ITS

HR Information Archive

Free smoking cessation program

If you are ready to quit smoking but need some help, the American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking program may be the answer. This free, at-work program features a step-by-step quit plan. Participants will meet once a week for eight weeks. Each class is 60- to 90-minutes long. The group format encourages individuals to work on the quit process both individually and as a group. Four to 10 participants are needed to hold a series.

For more information, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

For Students Archive

Apply to be a PMAC

Do you love Welcome Weekend? Was your PMAC your favorite person ever at Drake? Do you want to know what we yell during the Pump-Up?! If you answered yes to any of these questions, or just want to know more about the PMAC program, join the Peer Advisory Board (PAB) for an informational session on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Olin, Room 101.Please note: The location has recently changed.

Can’t make the session? Email pab@drake.edu or learn more here.

— Runal A. Patel, AS’20

HR Information Archive

Welcome six new Bulldogs

Please join HR in welcoming six new, full-time Drake University employees for the month of December 2019.

Christine (Chris) Bass, Office of the Registrar, Veterans Advisor / School Official
Mohamed Farghaly, Public Safety, Campus Public Safety Officer
Gabriel (Gabe) Henderson, Public Safety, Campus Public Safety Officer
Alyssa Caldbeck, Head Start, Mental Health Consultant
Richard (Rick) Spellerberg, Business & Public Administration, Data Analytics Coordinator
Tanner Leth-Nissen, Athletics, Assistant Director, Relays Event Production

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Apply for FY21 International Partnership Grant

Are you interested in working with one of Drake’s international partner universities on an activity, project, or program?  Applications are now open for FY21 International Partnership Grants. 

Apply for the grant.

The application deadline is Jan. 22, 2020.  Please contact Annique Kiel at annique.kiel@drake.edu with questions.

— Annique Kiel, executive director of global engagement and international programs

News & Achievements Archive

Christopher Karch wins student research award

Christopher Karch (P2) received the “Most Outstanding Oral Presentation” award at the Des Moines University Research Symposium on Dec. 5 for his work ‘renoprotective effects of metformin in a mouse model of accelerated diabetic nephropathy.’

Chris was mentored in the work by Dr. Shankar Munusamy, CPHS professor of pharmacology, and Kevin Carnevale, MD, from Des Moines University.

— Kaylyn Maher, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Strategic Updates Archive

Budget Town Hall and Provost’s Drake Social tomorrow

Please plan to attend the Budget Town Hall tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 18) at 3:30 p.m. in Shivers Hospitality Suite. President Martin will review the budget and answer questions.

The Provost’s Drake Social will begin immediately following the town hall. There will be light snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks. The social is a family-friendly event. If you have child-care responsibilities after the work day, you are welcome to bring the young-ones along. Partners are also welcome.

— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost