All posts by Alicia Chilton

Campus Announcements Archive

Griff, Honorary President for the Day

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

For Students Archive

2019 Sussman Leadership Conference: Down with Drake Busy

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

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

The Psychology of Mindset and Resilience: A Faculty/Staff Development Session with Tim Bono

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

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Many honored by colleagues for Joyful Accountability

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.

  • Christine Urish, premiere parking spot for 1 month
  • Niki Smith, lavender bread
  • Michael Nelson, afternoon office treats
  • Scott Raecker, St. Kilda gift card

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

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Switch to eduroam wireless network, DUFacStaff going away

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

Campus Announcements Archive

Drake International Education Week: Nov. 18–22

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

For Students Archive

Drake Law information sessions

Drake Law School will host three events for current Drake undergraduate students:

  1. General pre-law session on Thursday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Cartwright Hall, Room 213
  2. 3+3 Information Session on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m., Collier-Scripps, Room 308
  3. Prospective Student Open House on Friday, Oct. 25, from 1–4 p.m. in Cartwright Hall, 2nd floor.

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

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Opportunities to learn more about Microsoft Teams

ITS is working with departments across campus to migrate all shared files into a new software called Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is a product that combines tools and resources such as group chat, calendars, and file sharing into one location using the Office 365 platform. Teams offers a better way to access shared files and work collaboratively.

As part of this process, we’re offering some open sessions for faculty and staff who either want to learn more about Teams, or who have been using Teams and have questions. See below for session options. No need to RSVP, but if you have questions, please contact Carla.herling@drake.edu or Jeffrey.regan@drake.edu. Session dates and times and listed below.

Getting Started with Using Microsoft Teams
Collier Scripps Hall, 05 (Ray Center Conference Room)
Monday, Oct. 21, 1–2 p.m. OR
Thursday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Heard about Microsoft Teams and curious what it’s all about? Or has your area started using Teams and you’re feeling lost? Come to an introductory session to learn more about Microsoft Teams, what it can do for you and your department, and how ITS is rolling it out across campus.

Learn More about Microsoft Teams
Cowles Library, 201
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2–3 p.m. OR
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9–10 a.m.

Using Microsoft Teams and have questions? Want to learn how to use it more effectively? Come to this session to ask questions and learn tips and tricks to help you on the path to becoming a Microsoft Teams expert.

— Carla Herling, ITS