In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Safe Ride bus will not run Wednesday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 26. SafeRide will resume its normal hours of operation starting Sunday, Nov. 27. Have a wonderful and relaxing break.
—Tricia McKinney, Drake Public Safety
The University Book Store will have adjusted hours during Thanksgiving week
Monday, Nov. 21: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (normal hours)
Tuesday, Nov. 22: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (normal hours)
Wednesday, Nov. 23: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 24: Closed
Friday, Nov. 25: Closed
Saturday, Nov. 26: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
—Kelly Foster, Finance and Administration
The STEM@DRAKE project continues to make good progress, taking full advantage of the good weather we have been having this fall. We want to thank everyone for their continued patience with some of the inconveniences that construction can bring, such as altered pathways and occasional noise.
As the structures are taking shape, we are now getting a real sense for the impact these two new buildings will have on our campus. The Steering Team and key building contacts continue to work diligently to plan for the completion of these structures in 2017.
A plaza and improved landscaping along 27th Street is planned as part of the STEM@DRAKE project. A technical committee, comprising faculty, staff, and students, have been consulting on the plaza design. The group has shared some great ideas for the type of outdoor space that is desired, including a focus on sustainability, gathering space, and connectivity to other key areas on campus. Watch for more information as designs take shape in the coming months.
—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer
This fall, Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) is completing a basic assessment of campus trees. With the expertise of FPM staff Aaron Harpold, certified arborist, and Jack Bush, a detailed visual inspection of the trees and surrounding conditions will be accomplished. The observations will locate and identify trees with health concerns or hazardous issues and develop mitigation options such as pruning or removals. While the evaluations of trees are being conducted, we will also identify those areas for additional tree planting opportunities. Drake has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus USA since 2011. For more information on that program go to www.arborday.org/programs/treecampususa/.
– Kevin Moran, Facilities Planning and Management
Due to the University closing at noon on Nov. 23, most campus buildings will be locked at 1 p.m. Card access will still allow you to enter your authorized buildings; they will just be locked to the general public. Regular door schedule will resume on Sunday, Nov. 27. Please contact Public Safety (515-271-2222) if you have a door access emergency during this time. Feel free to email studentservices@drake.edu if you have a general (non-emergent) card access question or concern.
Happy Thanksgiving!
—Sara Heijerman, Campus Card Office
Are you developing or revising University policies? If so, consult the Policy Development, Approval and Communication policy on the University-wide policy website. There are tools to help in the development process including Policy Development Procedures, a Policy Template, and a new form recently added, Policy Development Process. Watch for changes in a new policy library in the spring.
—Andrea McDonough, Finance and Administration
On Thursday, Nov. 10, Parking Lot 10, the lot on the southwest corner of Forest Avenue and 25th Street (north of the Harmon Fine Arts Center), will be closed so that work can be performed in the area. Commuter parking is available directly to the east in Lot 1. Thank you for your cooperation.
—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer
During the last month, in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, ITS shared information about identifying and protecting yourself from phishing emails. Now, here’s a chance to see what you’ve learned and help you better protect yourself from online threats such as identity theft and fraud—both on campus and off.
Later this week we are re-launching phishing simulation training. A phishing simulation email will be randomly sent out to 500 faculty and staff members. If you receive the email and click through the link, you’ll be sent to an informational page. If you receive an email you suspect is phishing, simulated or not, please forward it as an attachment to informationsecurity@drake.edu.
Participating in training like this is an effective and risk-free way to learn about the dangers of phishing and help protect individual and campus data. If you have questions or concerns, please contact informationsecurity@drake.edu. To learn more about IT security, please visit our blog at its.drake.edu/category/security-blog/. And don’t forget to enter the ITS phishing contest at its.drake.edu/phish!
—Peter Lundstedt, Information Security Manager
Please note the following schedule for check processing to accommodate the holiday break:
Thank you for your help in coordinating to ensure we meet all needs during the upcoming season.
Please contact Accounting at ext. 2125 with any questions you may have.
—Jeni Baugher, Accounting
University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) has developed a number of free risk management webinars to help bring information about the value of risk management to our campus during Risky Business Week. Drake is a member of URMIA and as such, all faculty, staff, and students can register to take the free risk webinars below. Consider participating on your own or in a group (discussion group, lunch and learn, etc.).
Risk Management Week Webinar Schedule
Visit the links below for times, speaker information, and additional resources for each webinar. To sign up for all five, click “Product Bundles.” To register for the webinar(s) individually, click below.
Monday, Nov. 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Who’s That? Managing Volunteers on Campus
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Drones: An Update on the 2016 FAA Regulations and How This Affects Your Institution
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Managing Food Allergies in Higher Education
Thursday, Nov. 10, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
ERM: It’s Not a Solo Gig (or How to Use a Risk Committee Effectively)
Friday, Nov. 11, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
TCO & TCOR: Where Facilities Meets Risk Management
You’ll find full descriptions of each webinar on the register page.
(NOTE: when you register, it will look like you are placing an order, but the webinars are free so $0 will show on the order form.) If you have any problems registering, contact Donna Blunck at x3116.
—Submitted by Donna Blunck, Director, Risk and Insurance
