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Campus Announcements Archive

Tune into Everclass with alumnus Al McCoy Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.

Join us this Thursday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. to experience a one-of-a-kind conversation with legendary Phoenix Suns broadcaster, Al McCoy, FA’54. Recently retired after an incredible 51 seasons as “The Voice of the Suns,” Al McCoy is a true NBA icon. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to delve into his incredible career, hear unforgettable stories from Suns history, and get a behind-the-scenes look at his remarkable journey from the small town of Williams, Iowa, to Drake and the NBA.

This is a virtual event and it is open to alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Register here.

For questions, reach out to Mady Nachtman at mady.nachtman@drake.edu.

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Payment processing schedule and deadlines to accommodate winter break

Please note the following schedule for payment processing, through the Finance Self-Service portal, to accommodate the winter break:

  • Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 – All Payment requests (including wires) are due, with proper approvals, and need to be received by AP by the end of the business day. Requests received by this deadline will be processed for payment before Winter Break.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 – Normal payment processing will resume this week.

The accounts payable office will be closed during winter break.

Thank you for your help coordinating requests to ensure we meet all needs during the upcoming season.

Please contact Jeni at ext. 4509, or jenifer.baugher@drake.edu, with any questions you may have.

— Jeni Baugher, Accounting Supervisor

Campus Announcements Archive

Bulldog Applause goes to the Events Management team

The Events Management team strives to showcase Drake University as a top tier educational institution in all aspects – From special events to camps and conferences, and all matters in between. Their mission is to make sure all students, staff, and faculty feel supported in their creative pursuits. Outside of Drake, they hope to assist the Des Moines community in providing a premier event experience, enhancing the perception of Drake and its commitment to a greater social cause.

Housed in the Olmsted Student Center, Twenty-year team veteran and University Events Manager Matt Miller leads the way with Assistant Managers Betsy White and newcomer Dillon Beckmann. With the help of a 30+ student staff, the Event Management team’s impact reaches campus-wide assisting with all types of events.

2023 brought about the largest array of camps and conferences on Drake’s campus in years, including dozens of new clients. These opportunities as well as the upcoming political season open the door for the Events Management team to showcase Drake’s premium facilities on a local and national scale.

With two thirds of its team having Drake University roots, and participating on the All Staff Council, it’s obvious that they are fully committed to Drake’s success. That commitment can be seen everyday through the successful execution of a budget meeting or an ever-complex International Professional Development Conference.

For their positive attitudes and endless commitment to our campus-wide success, please join the Drake University – ASC Recognition Committee in giving the Events Management team a resounding Bulldog Applause!

— Amber Welsh, On Behalf of All Staff Council

Campus Announcements Archive

Participate in a DMARC hunger simulation

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is recognized across the United States each November. In honor of that week, Next Course Food Recovery is inviting the campus community to a Hunger Simulation being facilitated by DMARC, a local organization that manages a food pantry network of 14 sites.

DMARC has shared that they have consistently been having their busiest months ever. This August, they saw an 18% increase from last August – with 23,886 people making 27,142 visits to DMARC food pantries.

Come to the Hunger Simulation to learn more about the issue of food insecurity in Central Iowa. This is an interactive, engaging experience.

It will be held Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Olmsted Conference Rooms 310-311. Register on DUgood.

Next Course Food Recovery recruits and trains volunteers to collect leftover, untouched food from the dining halls, catering events, and cafes at Drake and delivers it to local non-profits. Learn more or to sign up to volunteer.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Office supply exchange pilot: Feedback needed

The Office of Sustainability has discovered there is a demand for an interdepartmental program to extend the life of office supplies at Drake. In response, the office is planning to pilot an OSCAR (Office Supply Collection and Reuse) program.

This will keep supplies out of the landfill and save money by reducing the need to repurchase items.

A survey has been put together to gather feedback prior to the pilot.  Please consider filling it out if you have any ideas or input you would like to add. This should help ensure the pilot goes smoothly and is beneficial to those involved.  This survey is anonymous, so be sure to include your name if you would like me to respond to any comments or questions.

If you have supplies that you need to get rid of before the pilot, reach out to hannah.remke@drake.edu.

—Hannah Remke, Sustainability Coordinator 

HR Information Archive

Time is running out to receive your Wellness Premium Discount

If you are on Drake’s health plan and have not turned in your Premium Discount-Annual Physical Form – time is running out.  This is an annual requirement to receive the discount.

Employees on Drake’s health plan need to complete a physical with a PCP between Dec. 1, 2022, and Nov. 30, 2023, and submit a Premium Discount-Annual Physical Form by Nov. 30, 2023, to receive the wellness health insurance premium discount in 2024. This is a savings of approximately $34 per month.

If you had your physical since Dec. 1, 2022, please fill out the form and turn it in now. If you haven’t scheduled your annual physical yet with your primary care provider, you are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

You can read more about the discount program and download the form for 2024 (or 2025) on this new webpage: Wellness Premium Discount.

Besides receiving a premium discount, an annual physical is an important way to receive health information through age and gender specific examinations, schedule recommended preventative screenings, and create a doctor-patient relationship.

Please email linda.feiden@drake.edu with questions.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources