Midterms can be a difficult time. The Broadlawns Drake Counseling Center has a variety of groups and programs available for additional support. Join us throughout October to receive free resources for support.
— Kayla Bell-Consolver, Student Counseling Center
Did you know that therapy dogs can be very helpful when navigating mental health challenges? Well, our pet therapy events are also helpful in creating a sense of connection with others!
All of our Pet Therapy events are open to faculty, staff, and students. We hope to see you there!
— Kayla Bell-Consolver, Student Counseling Center
Drake faculty and staff who exemplify the Core Value of Joyful Accountability will be recognized at the next Provost’s Social, Monday, Oct. 23, in the Shiver’s Courtside Club beginning at 4 p.m.
To nominate a colleague, please use the Qualtrics form. Feel free to fill out multiple forms. All those nominated will be recognized on a rolling display at the event.
How do we define Joyful Accountability at Drake? We look for colleagues who are curious, creative, bold, and brave, and who strive each day to be their best!
When you nominate colleagues, be prepared to describe how each colleague meets these descriptions. From among those nominated, several will be chosen at random for prizes.
Refreshments will include an assortment of beverages and light snacks. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner!
Madison Bemus, Office of the Provost
Drake University Law School earned an A+ ranking for human rights law in preLaw magazine, placing Drake among the top ten law schools in the nation for this field.
The publication based the rankings on law schools’ offerings in human rights law, including clinical programs, certificates, externships, partnerships, and courses. The results are reported in preLaw’s Back to School 2023 issue.
The issue highlights the collaboration between Drake Law School and attorneys from Dentons Davis Brown to organize an LGBTQ+ legal clinic. The clinic offered guidance to members of the LGBTQ+ community, addressing concerns such as legal name changes, sex designation changes, and health care provisions such as powers of attorney.
Breanna Young, attorney at Dentons Davis Brown and former adjunct professor at Drake Law School said, “We saw a real need to step up and help empower and protect people by helping them get their legal documents in place.”
Read the full issue online. (page 39)
Taylor Johnson, Law School
The Fall 2023 safety walk is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 starting at 7 p.m. Any students, faculty, or staff interested in participating along with representatives of the Drake Student Senate, Public Safety, Facilities Planning and Management, Residence Life, Student Affairs, and the Residence Hall Association please meet at the Olmsted Center Breezeway at 6:50 p.m.
To register, please click here.
Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services
Ransomware attacks can cause downtime, data loss, and compromise sensitive data. Phishing emails remain a leading cause of ransomware entry, meaning you have a key role to play in keeping Drake safe.
There are many ways to spot and report attempted phishing. Please see Junk Mail and Phishing (FAQ) for more information about suspicious and unexpected emails. To report suspected phishing, submit a Phishing Attempt Reporting ticket and follow the steps detailed in Reporting a Phishing Message (How-to).
Additionally, ITS has implemented a new way for students to report suspected phishing. Starting Wednesday, October 11, students will be able to report suspected phishing attempts directly from the email in question. Please see Report Phishing Button in Outlook (For Students Only) for more information.
To keep yourself safe from ransomware, follow these best practices:
Understanding how ransomware operates, its entry points, and preventative measures empowers you to take your cyber safety into your own hands.
Take the cybersecurity quiz! The first 150 people to complete the quiz will receive a coupon to use at the campus Starbucks, and all student participants will be entered into a random drawing for 1 of 10 Griff II t-shirts. Complete the quiz by October 31, 2023.
Watch for next week’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month topic in OnCampus. Learn more about cybersecurity, watch videos, and become a part of Drake’s security culture at drake.edu/its/csam.
For ITS assistance, submit a ticket at service.drake.edu/its, visit the lower level of Carnegie Hall, or call 515-271-3001.
Chris Mielke, ITS
Phishing is one of the biggest security concerns for any organization. Each student, employee, or guest with a Drake University account is a potential target for scammers. KnowBe4, the company that Drake University contracts to provide IT Security Awareness and phishing simulation training, also provides tools to help us protect our community from real-world phishing attacks. To learn more about phishing, spear phishing, junk mail, and other forms of unwanted mail, please see Junk Mail and Phishing (FAQ).
On Wednesday October 11th, 2023, the ITS team will implement KnowBe4’s Phish Alert Button (PAB) in Outlook. This button allows faculty and staff to report suspected phishing emails easily and safely. It will appear in all Outlook platforms: desktop apps, mobile apps, and Outlook Web Access (OWA).
For detailed instructions on using the new Phishing Alert Button, please review Phishing Alert Button in Outlook (For Faculty/Staff).
Additionally, you may submit a Phishing Attempt Reporting ticket to notify ITS of suspected phishing attempts. For detailed steps, see Reporting a Phishing Message (How-to).
Chris Mielke, ITS
Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Common risk factors include age, obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, inactivity, poor diet, and family history.
Health Gauge will be offering vascular screenings on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. through noon in the Olmsted Center Parents Hall North. This includes stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and peripheral artery disease screenings. You may also add an optional osteoporosis screening and EKG. These painless and non-invasive screenings are open to all Drake employees, spouses/partners, and retirees. The cost is $125 for the three vascular screenings payable at the time of your appointment. The optional add-ons are $35 each. You may pay with cash, check, credit or debit card, or FSA dollars. Appointments are necessary. Call Health Gauge at 515-244-3080 to get scheduled.
Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Important Reminder: Employees on Drake’s health plan who wish to receive a wellness health insurance premium discount in 2024, need to complete a physical with their Primary Care Physician (PCP) between Dec. 1, 2022, and Nov. 30, 2023, and submit a Premium Discount-Annual Physical Form by Nov. 30, 2023. This is an annual requirement and the only option to receive the discount in 2024.
Besides receiving a premium discount, an annual physical is a great way to receive important health information through age and gender specific examinations, schedule recommended preventative screenings, and create a doctor-patient relationship.
If you have not scheduled your annual physical yet with your PCP, you are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. You do not need to wait a year and a day between physicals. Our Wellmark plan allows for one physical per calendar year.
Please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu with questions.
Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Jump start your week with our Bulldog Pump classes from 7:30-8:15 am on Mondays starting October 23rd! Learn some lifting basics that will get you pumped for the week! Or, join us for a total body workout in our new Bulldog Crew rowing classes! These will be weekly classes held in the Knapp mezzanine starting Friday, October 20th from 11:00-11:45 am. Don’t forget to sign up for these classes, as well as our other weekly classes, using the Drake Rec App! See you there!
Please email wellness@drake.edu with any questions. If you are unable to attend for any reason, no worries! You can cancel your slot in the Drake Rec App, and we will see you next time!
Gail Witte, Drake Rec Services