Join colleagues from across campus for a $5 lunch at Hubbell on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Members of All Staff Council’s Events & Community Service committee will host the lunch, so you will have a friendly face to talk to. Come and go as your schedule allows.
— Lauren McCarthy, On behalf of All Staff Council
The 2023 National Book Awards are here. The best works in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature are recognized each year with this prestigious award.
Learn more about the awards and see the longlist of other finalists in each category on the National Book Foundation’s website.
— Erin Menardi, Cowles Library
Starting in the spring semester, the new Drake Mobile ID will be available to campus.
Do you misplace or forget your Drake ID card? Do you frequently use campus services, including the dining halls, Bulldog Bucks, recreational services, and the library? You can soon access these services and more using just your mobile phone or smart watch.
The Drake Mobile ID is a new, secure way for you to use Drake services from the convenience of your phone or watch. In order to use the mobile ID, you must have a picture on file with Student Services. Next, you will download the Transact E-Accounts application and add your Drake Mobile ID to your Apple or Samsung wallet. Then, simply hold your phone or watch to a card reader to scan your ID. No need to turn your device on or search for your card. More instructions and detailed information will be available before the launch date.
A group of select students, faculty, and staff have graciously tested these features, and the Drake Mobile ID will be released to campus on January 29, 2024. Participation in the Drake Mobile ID is not required but encouraged. You are not required to dispose of your physical ID card if you choose to participate in the Drake Mobile ID.
The Drake Mobile ID is subject to the same terms and conditions as a physical ID card. Any misuse, including sharing your credential with any other individual, is in violation of Drake University Student Conduct Code and will result in disciplinary action. The Drake Mobile ID uses the native NFC technology within each device that is also utilized for any other ID or payment function. Additionally, the ID credential stored within the Drake Mobile ID is encrypted and can only be read by readers deployed by Drake with the proper decryption.
Please contact the Student Services Center with questions or concerns by emailing studentservices@drake.edu, visiting the office located in Olmsted, or calling 515-271-2000.
— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services
Bulldogs United in Learning & Development (BUILD) provides faculty and staff learning opportunities throughout the academic year that address technical, soft, philosophical, and very practical skills. BUILD is a great platform for learning new ideas as well as an opportunity to collaborate with others from across campus.
The Spring 2024 schedule is now available for viewing and registration is open. Please take a moment to check out the classes on the Drake HR website under Learning & Development. Click on BUILD – Upcoming Sessions for the full list, including detailed descriptions. There is an online registration link to a Qualtrics survey that makes signing up easy.
Most classes are only an hour in length, and many are facilitated by our own faculty and staff. This is a great way to invest in yourself, support your colleagues, and take in the culture that Drake has to offer.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
As we head into the holiday break, please note that the Bulldog Shop store hours will be reduced to give our team a well-deserved rest. We will be closed Thursday, Dec. 21, through Tuesday, Jan. 2. Make sure to plan your visits accordingly and grab your Drake essentials and holiday gifts in time. Wishing everyone a relaxing and joyful break.
Please note: Online orders received after noon on Wednesday, Dec. 20, will be processed beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3.
— The Bulldog Shop
The Offices of Finance and Financial Aid would like to thank everyone for taking the time to complete the Administrative Services Survey earlier this fall. We have gained valuable feedback to help us maintain and improve the services we provide to students, faculty, and staff.
Ratings for every question were very consistent with prior year ratings. Each of the departments individually scored between 4.0 and 5.0 on the 5-point scale. The overall satisfaction with the services provided by the Offices of Finance and Financial Aid score was 4.42 compared to 4.57 in 2022. While there is always room for improvement, the unit’s staff are clearly doing their best to meet our service-oriented objectives to:
The comments included in the survey were very helpful. We appreciate the many positive comments that recognized outstanding service provided by staff. The item for improvement that we noted and plan to work on over the next year is to ensure that we are having consistently positive interactions with all those that interact with the finance and financial aid functions.
Thank you again for participating in the Administrative Survey and please know that your input is reviewed and analyzed by the entire staff of the Offices of Finance and Financial Aid.
— Adam Voigts, Chief Financial Officer
The upcoming winter break provides our Facilities Planning and Management team and contractors time to complete projects. One of these projects is the replacement of the second corridor flooring in Meredith Hall. This work will occur from Dec. 18, 2023, to Jan. 22, 2024. During this time, faculty, staff, and students will not have access to the second floor. Stairwell and elevator access from the first floor to the basement level will be maintained.
— Rob Ebel, Project Manager, Facilities Planning and Management
All Staff Council and Human Resources invite faculty and staff to attend this week’s Holiday Cheer gathering on Friday, Dec. 15, near the Pomerantz stage in the Olmsted Center. You are welcome to come and go as you please between 9 and 11 a.m.
Relax and enjoy some tasty holiday treats and beverages with friends and colleagues. Stop by and say hi to Griff II or better yet, get your picture taken with him in your holiday attire. And if you bring at least one non-perishable food or other goods for Drake’s Free Little Food Pantries, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize.
This event is a chance to give back to others in the Drake community, while mingling with coworkers. Please take a moment to stop by, grab some cheer, and drop off a donation.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
At Drake, we believe everyone has what it takes to be a leader. We want to make sure that you all know about the many opportunities to put your leadership skills into action. Between now and February you are invited to apply for any of the following opportunities that peak your interest.
The Office of Residence Life is accepting applications for Residence Assistance between now and Jan. 16. Applications can be found HERE.
VIP (Violence Intervention Partners) application are open until Feb. 16. Apply HERE to join their team for the Fall 2024 semester.
New Student Programs is hosting information sessions for Orientation Leaders and PMACS.
Orientation Leader information sessions will be held:
PMAC information sessions will be
Keep an eye out in the spring for other opportunities to open. Student Ambassadors for the admissions office applications will open in February and Community Engaged Peers applications open in March. If you are a current Adam’s Leadership student you are invited to apply for the Adam’s Leadership Peer Mentor role in March as well.
— Lynne Cornelius, Assistant Dean of Campus Life
ITS will be performing routine Oracle Database maintenance from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Several Drake systems, including Self Service, ProcessMaker, eTranscripts, and Banner, will be unavailable during this window. For a full schedule of maintenance dates for 2023, please see https://www.drake.edu/its/maintenanceschedule/.
— Tyler Spoon, ITS
