Grab your walking shoes and join the Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 2. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to meet at noon at the start of the Bulldog Mile, where you will receive a token/sticker. At the end of the 1-mile walk, turn in your token/sticker for a raffle ticket and chance to win a prize. If that’s not enough, you can earn additional raffle tickets with the lucky roll of some dice!

If it is raining, we will move the event to the indoor track at the Knapp Center. Come alone, bring a friend, or make it a team or department event. Let’s get moving!

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Join Kappa Kappa Gamma in a friendly pickleball competition on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12–4 p.m. at Valley View Park, 225 88th Street, West Des Moines. All proceeds go to our three philanthropies: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, and Children’s Cancer Connection. Reach out to abigail.axell@drake.edu with any questions or concerns.

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— Abby Axell, PH,BN

Drake 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. 25. Participants may choose from three convenient 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 at Drake University Law School, Cartwright Hall, 2621 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, in room 201.

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 clinic is free but advanced registration is required. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powers-of-attorney-living-wills-and-simple-wills-clinic-tickets-1003704315627?aff=oddtdtcreator)

For more information contact Theresa Howard at theresa.howard@drake.edu.

— Theresa Howard, Law School

WHERE: Pomerantz Conference Room, Olmsted
TIME: All sessions held from 11–12 p.m.
DATES:
September 25
October 9
October 23
November 6
November 20
December 4
December 18

The goal of the Self-Awareness Workshop Series is for participants to develop insight into the variables that make-up and impact their internal word; how the external world interacts with that internal world; and the formation and consequence of self and identity.

Benefits of Attending:

• Improved insight into your inner world
• Better understanding of your emotions
• Develop skills to respond to stressors in the external world
• Stronger sense of identity and self-concept.

Contact John.Roarick@drake.edu with any questions.

— Kayla Bell-Consolver, Drake Student Counseling Center

Join us at Cowles Library this month as we celebrate two vibrant cultural cornerstones: jazz music and America’s favorite pastime, baseball!
Immerse yourself in the rich history of jazz with our curated selection of books and DVDs that explore the genre’s evolution and its profound cultural impact. Be sure to browse our LP record collection, where we’ve highlighted iconic jazz titles for music lovers to enjoy.

Celebrate the World Series with our baseball display, where the excitement of America’s pastime comes to life! Dive into the legacy of the sport with stories about legendary players, unforgettable moments, and the game’s influence on American culture. Whether you’ve been a lifelong fan or new to the game, there’s something here for everyone!
Visit us in the library or explore our Featured Collections page online to discover more. We can’t wait to share these exciting collections with you.

— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), and you have the power to protect your accounts like a superhero. October was established as CSAM in 20024 and gives us the opportunity to reinforce the importance of practicing smart habits to better protect ourselves against cyberattacks and identity theft. 

We’re also excited to announce the annual CSAM quiz – because every hero needs to test their skills. The first 150 people to complete the quiz will get a $1 coupon to use at the campus Starbucks in Olmsted.

So how can you be your own Cybersecurity Superhero? 

First, establish your secret identity by using strong passwords. Just like a superhero’s secret identity, your password should be unique, tough to guess, and well-guarded. Need some quick tips for creating a “bulletproof” password? Check the tip sheet on our Internal Site for suggestions. 

Next, make sure to activate your superpower by using multi-factor authentication (MFA) as much as possible. MFA is like having an extra superpower – it provides an additional layer of defense against villains (aka hackers). Our Internal Site has a tip sheet with steps to enable MFA on all accounts, personal and professional. 

Finally, protect all your bases by applying the strongest security everywhere. You wouldn’t protect only your hero HQ – make sure all your accounts (personal and work) have strong defenses. Consider using a password manager – it’s like your trusty utility belt. What’s a password manager? Visit our Internal Site to learn more.

Your digital world is safer when you’re a cybersecurity superhero. Stay vigilant, create strong defenses, and don’t forget to take the CSAM 2024 quiz to level up your hero skills.

— Becky Klein, ITS

Imagine a world where driving is not an option. How would that change the way you view transportation?

Join in fostering a healthy and inclusive community by taking part in National Week Without Driving, happening Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. This is a week-long challenge for drivers to learn about the barriers and challenges nondrivers face on a daily basis. Nearly a quarter of people in the United States, including those with disabilities, seniors, and low-income individuals, rely on walking, biking, public transit, or asking for rides. Their experiences highlight the importance of connected, accessible, reliable public transit, and safe transportation options for all.

To participate in the challenge, all you need to do is opt out of driving yourself for at least one day the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. After that, you can aim for two days or even the whole week! You can bike, walk, take public transit, or ask for a ride.

Even if you cannot participate in the challenge, this is a great opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint. Check out one of the many sustainable transportation options available at Drake.

• DART: Utilize your DART benefit and ride the DART bus for FREE with your Drake ID. Check out routes and schedules here. Reach out to sustainability@drake.edu or gregory.lin@drake.edu if you want to sit down with someone and find a bus route that works for you.
• BCycle: Drake has partnered with the Street Collective to provide students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to purchase a $20 annual bike share membership. This means unlimited 30-minute rides on a classic or e-bike. Sign up on the app using a drake.edu email, select annual membership, and enter promo code: bulldogsbike24.
• Drake Bike Library: Drake employees and students can check out a bicycle for the day for free by bringing their Drake ID to the Student Life Center in Olmsted. You must sign a liability waiver and will be given a helmet to wear and a key to the bike lock.
• Walk: Embrace Healthiest State Month and grab your walking shoes! Walk the Bulldog Mile on October 2nd as a part of the Healthiest State Walk and take your chance at winning a prize.

— Hannah Remke, Sustainability Coordinator

Microsoft is updating the Remote Desktop application used to access Azure Virtual Desktop. The new app, called “Windows App,” offers a modern interface for accessing Drake’s virtual applications and desktops.

Some devices, including both Windows and Mac computers plus some iPads, may already have the updated app installed. The app icon and name have changed from “Remote Desktop” to “Windows App.” Others will receive the new app in the coming days.

During the transition, both the Remote Desktop and Windows App will coexist temporarily. Once the Windows App appears on your computer, you can start using it. If it hasn’t appeared yet, follow the installation instructions in our knowledge base.

Please note: ITS will remove any remaining Remote Desktop apps beginning on Thursday, Oct. 10. Be sure to transition to the Windows App before that date for your virtual desktop needs. 

If you have questions, contact us by submitting a ticket though the ITS service portal at service.drake.edu/its or by calling the Support Center at 515-271-3001.

— Shawn Madsen, ITS