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Campus Announcements Archive

Healthiest State Walk

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join this year’s Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 2.  The walk is part of the Healthiest State Initiative and its goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.

The walk will begin in the Olmsted Center breezeway at 12 p.m. and follow a path around Drake’s campus.     

We are again combining efforts with Sodexo’s Mindful Mile program.  Lucas Flaherty, Sodexo campus dietitian, will be on hand to provide handouts, infused water, and more.   

It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk a mile, so consider taking a few minutes away from work or studies to participate in this fun and healthy event. 

For more information, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.   

—Linda Feiden, Wellness & Recognition Specialist, Human Resources

For Students Archive

Provide campus tours or host a prospective student overnight

The Office of Admission is looking for enthusiastic students to join Admission Cole-ition, a group that has the opportunity to provide campus tours and overnight stays for our prospective students on a voluntary basis. Admission Cole-ition members are a valuable asset to the Admission team, and all full-time Drake students are welcome to participate.

Prospective members are required to attend one of the following informational sessions in Sussman Theater:

Monday, Sept. 16, from 3:30–4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept., 18 from 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11:30–12:45 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 26, from 3:30–4:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 27, from 2–3:15 p.m.

These sessions will provide an overview of tour routes, key messages, responses to commonly asked questions, facts, and benefits of the University. Interested students should possess an enthusiasm for their Drake experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to relate to individuals from various backgrounds, ages, and experiences.

For more information, contact admissioncoleition@drake.edu.

—Lauren Kennon, AS’20

HR Information Archive

Scott Raecker to share how to bring the Core Values to life

Join an interactive session with Scott Raecker, executive director of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center, on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311, to learn how to integrate Drake’s Core Values into your work experiences.

Our Core Values help guide us in our work and interactions with each other at Drake. Scott will share tips on how to have intentional conversations about values and bring them to life in day-to-day interactions across campus.

To register for this class, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Wellness & Recognition Specialist, Human Resources

 

HR Information Archive

“The Names That Live at Drake” presentation

Whether you are new to Drake or a seasoned employee, this presentation is a must.  Hear the fascinating stories behind many of the buildings and grounds and the people who made the University what it is today.  Discover the origins of Chancellor’s Elm, the Kissing Rock, and Maddie Levitt Lane.

Diane Caldbeck, associate vice president for Alumni & Development, will lead this classroom Power Point tour on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311.

To register, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Wellness & Recognition Specialist, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning lunch session

The first in our monthly Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) lunches is Friday, Sept. 27, at noon 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. Please register before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to receive a lunch.

—Arthur Sanders, Associate Provost

Campus Announcements Archive

DU Good Day 2019

DU Good Day is an opportunity for Bulldogs to give back together in their communities. Drake alumni and friends in 11 cities across the country are gathering for service projects on Sept. 21 during the annual DU Good Day. Drake faculty, staff, students, and their families are invited to volunteer at the Des Moines site. The Des Moines team is volunteering with Community Youth Connection to complete some outdoor site clean-up and improvement projects at Stowe Elementary (1411 E 33rd St, Des Moines) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Minimum age for volunteering is 6.) Volunteers will gather at Papa Keno’s for lunch after the project. Register here.

Questions? Contact Keesha Ward, assistant director, Alumni Relations, at keesha.ward@drake.edu.

—Keesha Ward, Alumni Relations

Campus Announcements Archive

Live mascot program crowdfunding effort launches next week

Whether you’ve met him ambling across campus, had your photo taken with him at a Drake sporting event, or just follow his adventures on social media (if you don’t, you should) you know the impact that Live Mascot Griff has on the Drake experience and brand. In just four years, the Live Mascot Program has grown into a key focus of Drake’s culture. The Live Mascot provides a sense of community on campus and serves as an ambassador to the broader community for all Drake represents.

In recognition of the program’s importance and impact, a group of Drake community members including students, faculty, and alumni are launching a crowdfunding initiative to ensure that future Drake students will also benefit from having a Bulldog on campus through the Live Mascot Program. Keep an eye out on the alumni social channels for glimpses into the Live Mascot Program and your opportunity to support a program that gives so much to Drake.

This will be the pilot project for a new crowdfunding platform titled “Here’s to the One” being launched by Drake. The program takes its name from Drake’s fight song, “The ‘D’ Song”. The name is a nod to a Drake tradition, but also serves to recognize the many people at Drake who are doing incredible things.

More information on the platform itself will be available in the coming months. If you have any questions about the Live Mascot Program or crowdfunding at Drake, please contact Becca Widmer, director of Annual Giving, at becca.widmer@drake.edu.

—Alicia Chilton, University Communications & Marketing

Campus Announcements Archive

MyDUSIS/MyDrake Planned Outage Sept. 14

ITS is migrating the Oracle Database environment on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, Ethos Single Sign-On, myDrake, Banner 9 Admin Pages, MyDUSIS, eTranscripts, and many other Drake applications will be unavailable. The migration is necessary as the current server hosting these databases is nearing end of life.

If you experience issues outside of this window, please call the Support Center at 515-271-3001 or visit https://service.drake.edu to report your issue. Thank you for your patience as we continue to strive to provide superior service.

—Carla Herling, IT Communications Manager