The fall issue of Blue, the Drake University alumni insider, was published online and is available to read.
What’s Inside: The issue highlightsThe Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold. Read about the campaign’s seven campaign priorities guiding our vision for a better world and dive deeper into one of these priorities, University for All: Creating Access to Opportunity. Learn about the innovative ways Drake is empowering individuals of all ages and from all backgrounds to enhance their lives through education. Keep a look out for subsequent issues of Blue, which will highlight the other campaign priorities in more detail.
On Saturday, Jan. 8, the Panopto Cloud will be updated with the latest features and improvements. As a result, Panopto will be unavailable from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday morning.
During the downtime, you will be unable to access videos on your Panopto site and any attempts to upload videos will result in a “Server unable to connect” error message.
We appreciate your patience. If you are unable to access Panopto after the planned maintenance window, please contact the support center at 515–271–3001 or visit service.drake.edu/its to report your issue.
Beginning today, you will be prompted to verify your identity by using the Microsoft Authenticator app when logging into key campus systems. We have now launched MFA requirements for Banner Admin pages, Self Service, eAccounts, and Touchnet among others. See Multi-factor Authentication Project (FAQ) for a complete list including how frequently you’ll need to re-authenticate for each system.
If you haven’t already, you should set up the Microsoft Authenticator app AND a backup MFA method today. Once MFA is added for the next set of systems including myDrake tomorrow morning, there will be additional steps. See instructions below.
If you experience any challenges setting up Microsoft Authenticator or a backup method, please submit a Multi-Factor Authentication Issue so ITS staff can assist you.
Drake is continuing to roll out updates as part of the project to update the MyDUSIS system to Self Service. The next round of updates will be coming next week.
Instead of seeing the MyDUSIS button in the Commonly Used Apps section of myDrake, you will see a Self Service button. When you click on it, you’ll land on a new navigation screen. ITS has created a guide, Navigating Self Service (How-to) to help you prepare for this change and learn how you customize this new screen. Additionally, you’ll see new landing pages for students and faculty members (with links to needed functions) as shown below.
In addition to these navigation changes, you’ll also be required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access Self Service.
The next installment of the University Book Club is coming up fast, and we’d love for you to join us. We’ll be discussing “The Premonition: A Pandemic Story” by Michael Lewis on Jan. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and join us for what is sure to be an interesting book.
The University Book Club likes to read at least four books together each year, usually scheduled for a casual discussion around the “breaks.” This year, we are also adding two additional “toolkit for life” books in partnership with Human Resources.
Our upcoming books and meeting times for this year are listed below. Please reach out to sara.heijerman@drake.edu, or dan.chibnall@drake.edu if you would like to participate in any of these discussions, or would like to join our email notification list.
January 20 at 2:30 p.m. (via Zoom) – The Premonition: A Pandemic Story – Michael Lewis
March 3 – Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World – Cal Newport
May 10 – The Rose Code – Kate Quinn
July 20 – Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation – John Lewis
Your opinions are valued AND needed for the Downtown DSM Future Forward plan. This is a community-driven vision and action plan, to help position Downtown Des Moines (DSM) for short-term recovery and long-term vitality and vibrancy.
On the DSM Future Forward project landing site you will be able to participate in public engagement at your convenience. Mapping activities, a schedule of in-person events, and an online survey are just some of the ways you can share your hopes, dreams, and concerns for Downtown Des Moines. Those ideas will translate into themes that will carry through the process and find their way into the final vision and action plan. The importance of public engagement cannot be stressed enough and we truly want to hear from everyone who interacts with Downtown Des Moines in some way—be that through live, work, or play. This diverse community deserves to see itself reflected in the future planning for this city and, specifically, this Downtown. Let’s make Downtown Des Moines a vibrant and exciting place for ALL people. Together.
Specifically, you can help by filling out the Online Questionnaire and share your ideas and concerns in the Interactive Map.
Please visit the project page at: https://rdgusa.mysocialpinpoint.com/downtown-dsm-future-forward/share/4032f187.
The DSM community input period will conclude on Jan. 29, 2022.
— Matthew Mitchell, Associate Professor of International Business
Apply now to become a presenter at the Spring 2022 Registered Student Organizations Presidents’ Summit on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m. in the Olmsted Center.
Student Life is seeking presenters to educate student leaders on a topic that will benefit them and the campus community. Applications will be reviewed and selected by Student Life staff. Proposals are due by Jan. 7 at 5 p.m.
A special event on Dec. 18 will light up the 2300 block of University Avenue, and everyone is invited!
Buildings along University Avenue between 23rd and 24th streets will be illuminated as part of a state-of-the-art light and music display, called Dogtown Chromatic.
Dogtown Chromatic is a project to beautify the Dogtown business district and encourage people to support its small businesses during the holiday season. The event’s Facebook page says the goal of the project is to “stir up feelings of pure joy. To bring light to our community.”
The lighting ceremony is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. A performance by The Isiserettes Drill and Drum Corps will lead up to lights reveal. A street party with live music and entertainment will take place from 6–8 p.m. The 2300 block of University Avenue will be closed for the event.
Eleanor Kahn, the artist behind a street art installation in Dogtown this summer, is the project’s creative director. Dogtown Chromatic is sponsored by Wells Fargo and Invest DSM.
Nominations are open! The Adams Leadership Awards are an annual, campus-wide tradition to celebrate the achievements of all student leaders and organizations at Drake University. Each year, we honor students and organizations who have made valuable contributions to the campus community through their outstanding commitment to leadership.
Please consider nominating any Drake students and student organizations who have exhibited strong leadership and excellence throughout the fall 2021 semester. Nominations can be submitted by any Drake student, faculty, or staff member.
Award categories include:
Outstanding First Year Student
Outstanding Student Organization
Outstanding Equity and Inclusion Program
Oreon E. Scott Outstanding Senior of the Year
…and many more!
View a full list of awards and the nomination form here. Nominations will be open through the spring semester, but don’t wait – nominate fall 2021 events and student leaders today before you leave for the semester break!
— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
