Beginning Oct. 1, all Drake students, faculty, and staff will be required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) when signing in to Google Workspace accounts. This affects access to Google Drive and other Google apps associated with your Drake account. 

MFA strengthens the security of your personal and university information. You can use the Microsoft Authenticator app—the same app currently used for other Drake systems—to complete this authentication step. When signing in, simply approve the prompt or enter a code from Microsoft Authenticator before accessing your Google resources. 

This change aligns Google resource access with existing security standards across most Drake systems. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this change, contact the Support Center by submitting an online ticket through our support portal, visiting the lower level of Carnegie Hall, or calling 515–271–3001. 

On Oct. 7, the Varsity Theater (1207 25th Street) will be showing The Librarians, a 2025 documentary about librarians on the frontlines in the fight against censorship, the impact of book restrictions on students, and the essential role of intellectual freedom in democracy. Following the showing, a small group will share how the issues raised in the movie are being experienced in Iowa and what communities can do. Showtime is at 6:30 p.m. with tickets for $12, $9 for seniors and students, and $7 for Varsity Cinema members.

The following day, Oct. 8, Drake University is proud to host Amanda Jones, activist, author, and librarian. Her book, That Librarian: Fighting Book Banning in America, explores the importance of libraries serving a wide range of perspectives and the pushback she and other librarians have faced speaking up for the right to read. The fireside chat will be moderated by the current American Library Association president, Sam Helmick.  A book signing will follow the presentation, and a range of challenged and censored titles will be available for purchase from Beaverdale Books.  The event is at 7 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Parents Hall.  The event is free, and free parking passes (if needed) can be obtained through registration on Eventbrite.

— Hope Bibens, Cowles Library

Attend a special Meet the Author event with renowned investigative journalist John Dinges on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center. He will discuss his new book, Chile in Their Hearts: The Untold Story of Two Americans Who Went Missing after the Coup, which uncovers the lives and deaths of Charles Horman and Frank Teruggi during Chile’s 1973 military coup and reexamines long-held assumptions about U.S. involvement. The conversation will be moderated by Alejandro Hernandez, former dean of Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business. This event is presented in partnership with Beaverdale Books. Learn more about the event.

— Kathryn Kuckelman, Harkin Institute

Drake University Law School and Dickinson Bradshaw will offer a free community clinic to help individuals prepare powers of attorney, living will, and simple will documents on Friday, Oct. 17. Participants may choose from on of these 3 sessions: 9–10:30 a.m., 12–1:30 p.m., or 4–5:30 p.m.

Each session will consist of a 45-minute overview about powers of attorney, living wills, and simple wills, followed by a one-on-one appointment with a licensed Dickinson Bradshaw attorney and/or Drake Law student to complete the required documents. Attorneys will be available to answer additional questions. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain signed and notarized documents for their files.

The clinic will be held in person in Cartwright Hall.

The clinic is being held as part of Drake Law and Dickinson Bradshaw’s recognition of Cady Day of Public Service. Cady Day of Service brings the community together to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of the late Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court Mark S. Cady.

THE PROGRAM IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here.

— Theresa Howard, Law School

The annual Business & Technology Career Fair is coming up on Friday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. – noon in Parents Hall, Olmsted Center. This event provides students with a valuable opportunity to meet with top employers actively seeking talent and True Blue Skills.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to spread the word and help students prepare to make the most of this event. Employers  will be on campus to discuss internships, full-time positions, and career pathways in business, technology, and related fields.

Students are encouraged to:

• Register in advance
• Dress professionally and bring copies of their resume

• Be ready to introduce themselves and ask questions about career opportunities

The fair is not only for graduating seniors. First- and second-year students can also benefit by exploring career options, building connections, and practicing professional conversations.

Faculty can support student participation by integrating the event into class announcements, encouraging attendance, or offering reflection activities afterward. Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend to meet and network with employer partners.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with leading companies in business and technology and highlight the strengths of our students!

For more information, contact Career Services at career.services@drake.edu.

— Rebecca Muntz, Assistant Director of Career Services

Drake University will host several career-related events during the fall. To accommodate visiting employer representatives, the Olmsted Lot will be closed or restricted on the following day:

• Friday, September 12 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
  Business & Technology Career Fair
  Parking: The Olmsted Lot will be closed for event parking. Those with parking passes for the Olmsted lot may park in any other Commuter lot with the exception of the Ray Promenade lot (lot 13) on Friday, September 12th.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternative lots or transportation options on Friday, September 12th.

Thank you for your cooperation in supporting this important career development opportunities.

— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services