We’re making room for what’s next at the Bulldog Shop. As part of our spring cleanup, you’ll now find newly marked-down merchandise throughout the store.
Enjoy savings of 25–50% off select clearance apparel and gifts while supplies last. It’s a great time to stock up on Bulldog gear at a great price.
— Bulldog Shop
Please join us for the March Provost’s Social on Monday, March 23, in the Olmsted Center, Parents Hall North, at 4 p.m. The social will be immediately following Trivia hosted by All Staff Council, which begins at 2:30 p.m. in the same location.
Refreshments will include an assortment of snacks and beverages. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner.
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
A celebration of faculty research and scholarship, showcasing the incredible contributions made by the Drake academic community will be held on April 9th from 4-5:30 pm in the Cowles Reading Room. This event will provide an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the achievements of our faculty in advancing knowledge across a variety of fields.
Please help us to prepare by submitting this form with information about books you have authored, co-authored, or edited since January 1, 2025, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and notable papers.
Your contributions are an essential part of our academic success, and we look forward to sharing them with our colleagues!
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
The Kelley Center for Insurance Innovation proudly presents: Tyler Shultz: Theranos Whistleblower, Founder, Venture Partner, and Speaker
“Cultivating Courage: Ethics as a Competitive Advantage”
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. Program begins at 6 p.m.
What does it truly mean to do the right thing when the stakes are high—and the pressure is even higher?
Join fellow colleagues and students for an impactful evening with Tyler Shultz, a nationally recognized whistleblower and champion of ethical leadership. Tyler will share his firsthand experience demonstrating moral courage amid extraordinary organizational and personal risk.
Tyler helped expose fraud at Theranos, ultimately contributing to the collapse of the $9 billion company and the criminal convictions of its CEO and COO. Since then, he has co-founded two diagnostics companies and advises startups and venture capital firms on navigating complex technical, commercial, and ethical challenges.
His story invites future leaders to rethink ethics—not as a limitation, but as a powerful strategic advantage. This timely conversation will examine ethical decision-making, accountability, and the real-world consequences of speaking up—offering lessons that resonate across business, healthcare, law, public policy, and entrepreneurship.
The Archie R. Boe Lecture Series is an endowed lecture series that focuses on ethical decision-making in business.
For more information, contact Kevin Croft, kevin.croft@drake.edu.
— Susan OBrien, Coordinator, Programming and Events
Drake faculty and staff are invited to help recognize exceptional student leadership across campus through the Drake Student Leadership Awards.
Ceremony: Tuesday, May 5, from 4–6 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium
Nominate a Student Leader: Know a student or student organization demonstrating outstanding leadership at Drake? Please consider submitting a nomination here by April 12.
Serve as an Award Reviewer: Faculty and staff are also invited to help review award nominations! Time commitment includes:
If you’re willing to serve as an award reviewer, please indicate so here by March 12. (https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efAbZudsfoYv8fI)
Thank you for helping us celebrate student leadership on campus!
— Kristin Economos Novotny, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
Please join us for a special celebration of faculty research and academic achievementon Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Cowles Reading Room. Faculty who submitted their recent publications will be featured on a rolling slide show, and their physical publications may be displayed. Please join us to celebrate the incredible contributions of our faculty!
Refreshments will include an assortment of light snacks and beverages.
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
Graduation is right around the corner. Join us March 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Grad Fair at Pomerantz Stage and get everything you need to cross the stage with confidence.
Meet with representatives from the Student Alumni Association, the Registrar’s Office, and Herff Jones (class rings and announcements) to place orders, ask questions, and make sure you’re fully prepared for graduation.
If you’ve already ordered your regalia, Grad Fair will be the first day you can pick up cap & gown orders!
If you haven’t ordered yet, stop by the Grad Fair to grab a grad bundle and get $26 off a diploma frame or a free souvenir tassel with your bundle purchase. Grad bundles include cap & gown, tassel, and stole of gratitude (hood included for Master’s and Doctorate).
We even heard that Griff might make a special appearance! We’ll see you there.
— Bulldog Shop
Faculty participating in May Commencement must order their regalia rentals through Herff Jones using the customer and order numbers below. Order online at: https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com
Deadline Information:
April 18 – Last day to order with free shipping
April 27 – Final deadline to place your order (rush shipping fees will apply after April 18)
MAIN FACULTY – Standard Regalia
Customer #: 14001855000
Order #: 5491961
LAW – Doctor of Law Regalia (purple panels and chevrons)
Customer #: 14001855000
Order #: 5491962
Please ensure you select the correct order number when placing your rental.
— Bulldog Shop
As we plan breakout sessions for the Learning Symposium this fall, we would like to hear your perspectives on the future of higher education. Please share your thoughts in this brief survey so we can design breakout sessions that reflect what matters most to our community. We appreciate your feedback!
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
Drake University Department of Theatre Arts invites you to our production of Little Women: The Musical, performing in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center April 2–4 at 7:30 p.m. and April 5 at 2 p.m.
The heartfelt story of the March sisters is brought to the stage! Experience the beloved characters of Louisa May Alcott’s book, and get swept away in the music and the journey. This “astonishing” classic is one you won’t want to miss.
Secure your tickets now by visiting the fine arts box office (located at the front of the Harmon Fine Arts Center), viewing the fine arts box office website, calling 515–271–3841, or emailing boxoffice@drake.edu.
— Ella Appelbaum, Theatre Arts Intern
