All posts by Linda Feiden

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Volunteering 101: How to Take that First Step

Volunteering certainly helps others, but volunteerism’s best kept secret is that it is good for you too.  It can combat stress, make you happy, and even help you to live longer.

Join Amanda Martin, assistant director of Community Engaged Learning, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the Olmsted Center Rooms 310/311, as she shares valuable information and answers questions about volunteering and opportunities in our area.

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

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive, For Staff 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, Human Resources

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Five travel reminders for the new school year

With the new year beginning, here are a five reminders as you book travel:

  1. When booking international fares, please contact an agent rather than booking online if there are multiple legs to your trip.
  2. When splitting a fare between your P-Card and a personal credit card, please contact an agent.
  3. When creating your login profile, please be sure to use only your official Drake University email address.
  4. Please enter all of your personal frequent flyer information into your profile so you will receive those benefits.
  5. If you are choosing Basic Economy Fare (the no frills fare), you will need to call Short’s rather than book online. Please remember to tell them that you would like Basic Economy.

If you have any questions, please contact jputz@shortstravel.com

—Caron Findlay, Finance & Administration 

Campus Announcements Archive

Community Engaged Learning mini-grants available

The Office of Community Engaged Learning has opened a mini-grant application to support community engaged learning initiatives and global service learning projects. These could be tied to a course, student organization, individual project, etc. All projects must be done in collaboration with a community partner and meet a community-identified need. Grants typically range from $25–$200. View FAQs and applications.

Help Drake live out its inspiration statement of transforming lives and strengthening communities today! Contact amanda.martin@drake.edu for more information.

—Amanda Martin, Assistant Director, Community Engaged Learning

Campus Announcements Archive

Facilities Planning and Management summer projects

Welcome back to campus for the 2019–2020 academic year! Every year during the summer months Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) works hard to complete key construction and repair projects in time for the beginning of the academic year. Many of these initiatives are part of the regular capital improvement budget, deferred maintenance, while other projects are made possible through donations to the University. In each case, we take seriously our commitment to be good stewards of the resources that are entrusted to us. Below is a list the projects you may notice on campus as we begin a new academic year.

Work is completed or nearing completion on the following projects:

  • New acid hood in Cline 222
  • Solar panel installation on roof of the Tennis Center
  • Install of new electrical switch at Goodwin-Kirk
  • New classroom chairs ordered for Howard Hall
  • New roof on skywalk between Fitch and Harvey Ingham
  • Repairs to Drake parking lots
  • Completion of the BGCC at the corner of 25th and Forest Avenue
  • Upgrade of several elevators
  • In the process of making repairs to boilers located 2817 Forest Avenue
  • Painting of dorm rooms in Goodwin-Kirk
  • In the process of installing new restroom on second floor of Howard Hall
  • Removal of a large fuel oil tank on campus
  • Window repairs at Cartwright, Opperman, Cline, Harvey Ingham, and Fitch
  • Roof repair at Old Main
  • In the process adding new storm drain along University Avenue

Drake University always has a great deal of work and maintenance that needs to occur on the campus each summer. Each year we update a comprehensive deferred maintenance and repair list and share it with key leaders and departments across campus. This process helps us prepare for the planning the next summer’s work. A special thank you to all the FP&M team members who helped complete these projects.

—Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management

For Students Archive

Volunteer to work for political events this fall

Throughout the fall semester, a number of political events will occur at Drake in anticipation of the 2020 Iowa caucuses. Organizations, including national media outlets, frequently employ Drake students on a short-term basis during their time on campus. Drake does not determine who will be hired for any specific event, but will provide interested students’ names and contact information based on the needs of the organization. If you are interested in working these events, please submit all relevant information online.

—Rachel Paine Caufield, Professor, Department of Political Science

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Apply today: The Adams Leadership Institute

Drake students: Build your personal habits and leadership skills this year through the Adams Leadership Institute.

What is it?
The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute (DVALI) is a leadership training program offered to all undergraduate students at Drake University. Students who apply and are admitted to the Institute are given access to personalized leadership training, co-curricular skill development, and career preparation that enhance their personal, academic, and professional lives. All students admitted to the Institute complete a three-part leadership training series, designed to equip students with self-awareness, collaboration, and perspective-talking skills that are immediately applicable to their personal relationships, academic coursework, campus activities, and professional goals. In addition, DVALI students participate in a variety of annual events and activities offered exclusively to students in the Institute. This co-curricular leadership opportunity is available to students from all academic disciplines and majors at no additional cost thanks to the generous support of Drake alumni and friends of Dr. Donald V. Adams, Professor Emeritus. A full description of the DVALI leadership training series can be found at drake.edu/leadershipinstitute. All three trainings meet weekly starting the fifth week of the semester and are offered every fall and spring semester.

How do I apply?
Apply online at bit.ly/DVALI19 by Sept. 15. Students accepted into the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute will be notified by Sept. 20, with the opportunity to start the DVALI training series as early as the fall 2019 semester.

Want to learn more?
Visit drake.edu/leadershipinstitute, or attend an upcoming Adams Leadership Institute information session:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 10 (4 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 11 (12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 12 (5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, Sept. 13 (11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.)

*All information sessions will be located in the Drake Room (2nd floor, Olmsted Center)

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, Director of Student Leadership Programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

—Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs