Cowles Library encourage users to check out the “new” version of Refworks. This bibliographic citation manager is already in use by many at Drake, so this new version offers a seamless transition and importing of your existing citations. There is an extensive YouTube site if you want to watch some short videos to understand the advantages of the new version.

RefWorks allows users to create, import, and update bibliographic information in all required and standard academic styles in use at Drake. Create a personal account with your Drake email address on first use and use RefWorks to track citations and create bibliographies. This account remains active even after you leave Drake. More information and training can be found at http://proquest.libguides.com/newrefworks

—Claudia Frazer, Cowles Library

The Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship (PFGCGC) at Drake invites nominations for the Global Scholars/Practitioners-in-Residence program, which seeks to attract talented individuals from academia or the professions who have outstanding international expertise to teach part-time while also serving as mentors to our students and resources for our faculty and the community. Global Scholars/Practitioners will engage with the campus and community through teaching, public lectures, and joint research projects while drawing upon their professional networks to help our faculty, students, and the institution as a whole develop new and fruitful external collaborations.

Directions for Nominations

Global Scholar/Practitioner candidates should be nominated by the academic unit to which they will be attached. Nominations must be accompanied by appropriate supporting materials, which include:

• A nomination letter that discusses the qualification of the candidate and the expected contributions that they would make to the life of the University
• Biographical information about the candidate
• A letter of interest from the candidate
• A letter of support from the dean

Nominations should be directed to Annique Kiel, executive director of global engagement and international programs, who will review nomination packages in consultation with Global/International Programs Advisory Council. Upon the executive director’s recommendation, the University president will send a letter of invitation to successful candidates. Units considering a nomination are encouraged to consult with PFGCGC Director David Skidmore.

Among the criteria to be considered are the following:

• A record of recognized international leadership and distinguished professional accomplishment in any field
• A documented commitment to international understanding and global citizenship
• An ability to bring unique perspectives and experiences to bear in relating to Drake faculty, staff, students, and members of the local community
• A willingness and ability to offer courses that complement the existing curriculum and meet rigorous academic standards

In recognition and in support of their contributions, Global Scholars/Practitioners will receive a stipend, travel allotment, appropriate workspace, computer, and access to all University facilities. Global Scholars/Practitioners will be affiliated with an appropriate academic unit for one semester and will offer at least one course. PFGCGC and the relevant department chair will jointly be responsible for facilitating opportunities for the visiting Global Scholar/Practitioner to mentor students and engage in other outreach activities or research collaborations with members of the Drake and central Iowa communities.

—Denise Ganpat, Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship

Cowles Library is undertaking a review and analysis of library space utilization. The outcome of the project will be a revised Master Facility Plan. This document will guide future functional arrangements and renovations and in the facility. The University and the library have retained the services of FEH Design for the planning project and the development of a concept layout for library. This project will have an initial report available during early 2017.

A Facility Steering Committee has been established for the project. Members of the committee include: Rod Henshaw (Chair), Bart Schmidt, John Edwards, Dennis Sharp (FEH), Jolene Schmidt, Maura Lyons (Faculty), Clayton Mitchell, and a student representative. Preparations are underway for an extensive set of inputs from the campus community.

—Claudia Frazer, Cowles Library

Drake will hold a campus-wide building evacuation/fire drill on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 9:15 a.m. in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act and in conjunction with National Fire Prevention month. Fire alarms will be activated in all campus buildings to signal the start of the drill. All buildings will be locked down during the fire alarms. During lock down, buildings can be evacuated, but cannot be re-entered. Members and guests of the campus community will need to evacuate all Drake buildings at this time. Please dress according to weather.

This drill will be coordinated through the Office of Public Safety (271-2222) working with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (271-3804) and Facilities Planning and Management (271-3955). Please report any fire alarm malfunctions or evacuation problems to Facilities or Public Safety. Your cooperation in this very important campus safety exercise regarding the Drake Emergency Response Plan is appreciated and required by law.

As a reminder:

• Please evacuate when the alarms sound.
• If it is cold, please wear a coat.
• Buildings will be locked down during alarms.
• Buildings can be evacuated but cannot be re-entered until the drill ends.
   
   —Chris Nickell, Environmental Health & Safety

As the Annual Open Enrollment Period for employee benefits approaches, the University Benefits Committee (UBC) is working diligently to review the Drake health and dental plans. Chaired by Matt Dore, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, the committee reviews plan information and compares Drake offerings to those of other employers and universities in an effort to ensure Drake plans are both responsive and competitive. Minutes from the UBC are posted on the Employee Tab in blueView. During the open enrollment period, the committee and Human Resources will sponsor town hall style discussions of the Drake plans.

—Marlene Heuertz, Associate Director, Benefits

We lead internet-connected, digital lives at work, at home, and just about everywhere else. Even if we’re not online, it supports nearly everything we do. When we use the internet safely, we help keep it safer for everyone. This is the main message of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).

Started in 2003, NCSAM is dedicated to providing everyone with the tools they need to stay safe online. To celebrate NCSAM, ITS will be sharing cyber security tips on our Information Security blog, in OnCampus, and on Twitter (follow us @DrakeOIT) starting in October. Watch these spaces to learn how to keep your data safe and find out how to become more cyber aware!

—Peter Lundstedt, Information Security Manager

The crane currently located on the Collier- Scripps Hall site will be removed Wednesday, Sept. 28, at approximately 8 a.m. To remove the crane, all the vehicles parked in the Jewett Parking Lot will need to be removed for the day. The rain date for this project will be Thursday, Sept. 29, at 8 a.m.

—Jolene Schmidt, Director, Operations and Support Services

Online Subscriptions
Cowles Library is pleased to continue offering Drake students, faculty, and staff online access to The New York Times. With our subscription you can access it on your computer and tablet via a web browser and via The New York Times app on your phone. To get started, visit http://researchguides.drake.edu/nyt.

Cowles Library also continues to offer electronic access to The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. For information on setting up your digital access, please visit https://blogs.library.drake.edu/2015/07/24/chronicle-of-higher-education/

Annual Report
Cowles Library is proud to present the 2015–2016 Annual Report. This document provides a record of what we feel have been our outstanding accomplishments for the past year in the key areas of knowledge, learning, and community.

—Claudia Frazer, Professor of Librarianship and Coordinator of Digital Initiatives Library

We value your opinion: Be part of dining program at Drake by completing the Drake Dining Survey. You will be entered into a drawing for one of two $100 American Express Gift Cards. Utilizing an independent online research questionnaire, the Drake Dining Survey will allow us to better understand your needs and work toward future solutions that will better serve the Drake community.

All Drake students, staff, and faculty are invited to complete the survey. One entry per person. Survey ends Sept. 28.

Now is your chance to have your voice heard. We will make positive enhancements to the dining services provided based on your feedback and input! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN SURVEY

If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Bowersox with Sodexo at -515-271-2995 or Jennifer.Bowersox@sodexo.com.

—Caron Findlay, Director, Business and Purchasing Services