Did you know Cowles Library has more than 250 databases available to Drake students, faculty, and staff? We’re highlighting these valuable resources on the Cowles Library blog. Learn more about how Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) can help you!
—Leslie Noble, Cowles Library
Drake Relays run the weekend of April 27–29. The Relays bring an influx of vehicles and spectators to our campus for the events. In preparation, please note the following parking regulations and the dates that they go into effect.
Please note, vehicles may only be parked in clearly designated, legal parking spaces. Areas posted with signs restricting parking (handicap, service vehicles, loading zones, fire lanes, etc.) must be observed and complied with. Parking in any travel lane, taking more than one parking space, blocking another vehicle, or parking on the lawn are all prohibited. Vehicles are prohibited from all lawns, except when specifically authorized. Driving or parking on sidewalks or pedestrian ways is strictly prohibited.
—Scott Law, Drake Public Safety
ITS is making essential updates to our Banner platform. As a result, access to DUSIS (INB Forms), MyDUSIS, Workflow, ePrint (DUSIS document printing), ODBC (MS Access), and eTranscript delivery will be unavailable from 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, until 1 a.m. on Monday, April 24.
We appreciate your patience while we perform this necessary work. If you continue to have any issues after the planned maintenance window, please contact the Support Center at 515-271-3001 or supportcenter@drake.edu.
—Carla Herling, ITS
Last week was Drake’s fourth annual 24-hour giving campaign, All In. It was yet another record-breaking year thanks in large part to the participation of faculty, staff, and students. This remarkable effort brought together the campus community, alumni, and friends in a fun and meaningful way, and showed the pride and spirit of campus.
In 2016, a record of 136 faculty and staff went All In by giving to The Drake Fund. This year, 183 went All In. And for the first time, students participated in the campaign, and 136 contributed; student donations were directed to the Catalyst Fund, a scholarship fund for underrepresented students with financial need.
Overall, the campaign raised $154,824.66 from 841 donors—the most donors and dollars raised ever for All In.
If you missed the videos posted on the All In Facebook page, you can take a look below. Thanks to the familiar faces on camera—and off—who helped make the videos possible. Collectively, these videos reached more than 130,000 people on Facebook.
Faculty Never Have I Ever (Watch to see which professors caved and read their ratemyprofessor.com reviews)
Drake Trivia Ride (I ordered Shamrock shakes for students. They were excited.)
Riding in Golf Carts with Presidents (President Martin gives students a lift on campus)
Physically All In (The basketball teams see which spaces they can fit more team members on)
In addition to all the enthusiastic feedback, fun comments, and silly videos, Drake raised substantive and meaningful dollars. Thank you to all who gave to this effort. Your generosity is critical to the life of this institution and is an important part of the culture of philanthropy University Advancement is striving to build on campus.
—John Smith, VP of University Advancement
We’re thrilled to share the good news: Cowles Cafe now opens at 8 a.m. Monday–Friday. Come see us even earlier!
—Leslie Noble, Cowles Library
Did you know Cowles Library has more than 250 databases available to Drake students, faculty, and staff? We’re highlighting these valuable resources on the Cowles Library blog. Learn more about how Ambrose Digital Streaming Video can help you!
—Leslie Noble, Cowles Library
The new Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) team will be walking through each of the University’s buildings on campus every Tuesday morning through the end of the year. The team is updating deferred maintenance lists for each building. This list is a tool FPM uses to ensure buildings and learning environments will reflect the same fantastic education students receive here at Drake. The team will be checking in with the building contact prior to the visits. If you have items that you would like to bring to FPM’s attention, or would just like to meet us, please do not hesitate to contact FPM.
Meet the Facilities Assessment Team:
Manny Toribio, Assistant Director
Jolene Schmidt, Director of Operations and Support
Tom Borror, Utilities Manager
Aaron Edwards, Buildings and Grounds Manager
Mitch Wieczorek, Custodial Manager
Tammy Eltayb, Custodial Supervisor
Michelle Huggins, Planning and Design Manager
– Kevin Moran, Executive Director Facilities Planning and Management
Drake students, faculty, and staff can use the Discount Code: FSS5DGB to save $5 toward registration in the Drake Road Races for either the 5k, half marathon, or Bulldog Double.
The Bulldog Double is the ideal challenge no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Make the most of 2017 Relays Week by participating twice:
All Bulldog Double participants receive the inaugural Bulldog Double medal presented by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
All Drake Road Races participants receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and finisher medal, while the Grand Blue Mile participants receive a short sleeve T-shirt.
Your paid registration for the Drake Road Races also includes one paid admission to the Distance Carnival, the Thursday evening session of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee, and a discount ticket rate of $17 to the Friday night session. A ticket voucher will be presented at packet pick-up for redemption at the Drake Athletics Ticket Office.
Prices increase on April 23 so register today to save!
Grand Blue Mile | Tuesday, April 25 | 6 p.m. | Register Now | More Info
Drake Road Races | Saturday, April 29 | Half Marathon or 5K | Register Now
Bulldog Double | Griff – GBM and Half Marathon | Spike – GBM and 5K
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
ITS is launching a new service portal on May 23. This site will allow faculty, staff, and students to learn about technology services available, browse our knowledge base for how-to technology guides, or get assistance with an issue.
Join us in Cowles Library, Room 201, this week for one of the following sessions to see a demonstration of the system and ask any questions you might have (snacks will be provided):
Can’t make one of these? We’ll be holding additional sessions on May 16 and 17.
—Carla Herling, IT Communications Manager
Starting today, instead of having to call the ITS Support Center to reset a forgotten password, you will be able to reset your own password online at password.drake.edu. The first time you log in, you will be prompted to answer security questions, provide a personal email address, or enter a personal mobile phone number. If you later forget your password, this information will allow you to recover it without Support Center assistance.
Passwords will continue to expire annually, with email notifications from ITS to let you know when it’s time to change your password. We encourage you to visit password.drake.edu and set up your recovery options to make your next password change or forgotten password reset easier.
—Carla Herling, IT Communications Manager