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Campus Announcements Archive

All In Giving Challenge scheduled for June 23–24

Drake University’s All In 24-Hour Giving Challenge has been rescheduled for June 23–24, from noon to noon, and we are looking forward to coming together as a community to build a better tomorrow.

We recognize that at this time there may be other priorities for your support, however to honor the donors who have pledged more than $160,000 in matching donations to Drake University, we are offering our Drake community the opportunity to celebrate All In as well.

Whatever comes next, Drake is committed to educating and graduating the next generation of thoughtful, compassionate leaders. At Drake, we are transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments, commitment, and tenacity of our Bulldog community on June 23–24. Follow Drake alumni on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus visit the All In website for highlights. 

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Walk for racial justice Saturday, June 20

The Drake Law Black Law Student Association and Drake OUTLaws (LGBTQ law student organization) invite you to #TakeAWalk with your friends, family, and fellow professionals on Saturday, June 20.

We will gather at the Iowa State Capitol at 10 a.m. to #TakeAWalk to the National Bar Association Memorial, “A Monumental Journey,” for a brief program. As we proceed, we will walk alongside familiar and unfamiliar faces to further the dialogue about racial justice and equality.

  • This is a family-friendly event.
  • Participants are encouraged to wear face masks. (Some disposable face masks will be provided if needed).
  • Bottled water will be provided.
  • The NBA memorial is located at the corner of Grand and 2nd Avenues in Hansen Triangle Park, less than a mile walk from the Capitol.

We hope that you will show your support for equality and justice, and your desire to be part of the solution, by joining us at this remarkable event.

— Theresa Howard, Law School

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GroupX fitness incentive and prizes

GroupX is here (virtually) to help you stay active through the summer. Classes are prerecorded for you to take at your convenience and posted to the Drake Rec App. New classes are released daily, but you can go back to complete any past class. For added motivation to stay active, Rec Services is holding a drawing and giving away five incentive prizes to participants. For every five classes you take from June 15–Aug. 15, you will receive one entry into the drawing. There are no limits on entries. For questions, email wellness@drake.edu.

— Emily Madsen, Recreational Services

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All In Giving Challenge June 4–5

YOU, Drake’s dynamic students and intrepid faculty and staff, along with our accomplished alumni and unwavering advocates, are building on Drake University’s strong history and leading onward, even during unexpected challenges.

We’re bringing all Bulldogs together to celebrate Drake’s past and present, as we stand as one community to support the University’s future during All In, from noon–noon, June 4–5.

During this year’s annual giving challenge, a generous group of alumni and friends will contribute $10,000 in matching funds for every 100 gifts made during All In, up to $70,000. Gifts can also be designated to specific areas, programs, and colleges/schools for additional matching gift opportunities, furthering the impact of your generosity even more.  

Follow Drake Alumni on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus the All In website, for an online celebration, fun moments, and plenty of Bulldogs. 

— Alicia Chilton, University Communications & Marketing

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Changes coming to email protection

In May 2016, ITS deployed Proofpoint, an email protection system that improved our capability to filter malicious email and protect against phishing campaigns. In June, ITS will be migrating to a new email protection system, Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, which will further improve our filtering capability as part of a larger set of security initiatives that we will be deploying over the coming year.

Because we’re changing service providers, you may notice some minor changes in email messages that you receive, like the formatting of link protection and blocked website notices. The core functionality, however, will remain the same.

Here are some examples of what the changes will look like:

Existing link protection text (URLDefense):

New link protection text (SafeLinks):

Existing malicious website protection message:

New malicious website protection message:

As we finalize the dates for these changes, additional information will be posted on the ITS website and on Twitter (@DrakeITServices). Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

— Peter Lundstedt, ITS