More the Merrier Sale
Get into the holidays with the Bookstore’s More the Merrier Sale Nov. 24–29. The sale is in-store and online Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 29, and online only Nov. 25–28. Use promocode: MOREMERRY at www.universitybook.com.

Griff II 2022 calendars
2022 wall calendars featuring beautiful, unique, and iconic photos of the beloved official live mascot for Drake University, Griff II, are now available in-store and online.

— Kyle McVay, University Bookstore

Starting on Jan. 4, Drake will be requiring the use of the Microsoft Authenticator multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to access campus systems. When you log into a system set up with MFA, you will be prompted to prove that you are the person logging in by using the Microsoft Authenticator app to verify your identity. Learn more about this change by visiting service.drake.edu/its/mfa.

To encourage early preparation, ITS is offering an incentive to the first 150 people who submit proof of downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app and connecting it with their Drake account. They will receive a $1 off coupon to use at the campus Starbucks. One coupon per person, and a screenshot of your phone is required.

Visit https://forms.office.com/r/HGSY0L1JSf to enter and see complete rules.

— Carla Herling, ITS

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.

Find more details and the application form.

— Isaac Newsome, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

Please join the department of Physics and Astronomy for a unique event on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Drake Municipal Observatory that combines classical guitar music and astronomy. The event, which is free and open to the public, will consist of a classical guitar concert by members of the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society (HICGS) and a tour of the historical Observatory. Classical and contemporary works for guitar will be performed. We are celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the Drake Municipal Observatory opening and the 10^th anniversary of the HICGS foundation. Everyone is welcome to join in an evening of music and science. The Drake Municipal Observatory is located at 4898 Observatory Road in Des Moines.

— Athan Petridis, Physics and Astronomy

Dust off your old clothes and bring them to the Drake Environmental Action League’s Clothing Swap on Dec. 3 from 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Parents Hall. We will be accepting donations of clothing and accessories in good condition. Each item will be worth one DEAL Dollar, which can be redeemed for other clothing and accessories, each worth one DEAL Dollar. DEAL Dollars may also be purchased for $1 each with all proceeds going to local non-profits. Extra clothing items will be donated to Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Dress for Success, Animal Lifeline, and more.

Email deal@drake.edu with any questions. Hope to see you there.

Last week, new printers were installed in Medbury Hall, Cline Hall, and the Occupational Therapy building. Our staff is working hard to match up the number and type of machines that are delivered with the machines needed in a given area. We try to replace all department/building machines simultaneously to avoid any confusion from using both old and new printers, but this is made more challenging by ongoing supply chain issues.

Our partners at LRI continue to coordinate installation and training with department contacts as machines arrive. Our project team will continue to adjust our rollout schedule whenever machines arrive and update the list at Printer Locations (FAQ).

Get instructions on how to use the features of the new printers in the Printing category of our IT service portal. Learn more about the overall printing project by visiting our FAQ page at drake.edu/its/printing/.

— Kris Brewster, ITS

Please see the flyer for Drake Recreation’s hours of operation during the Thanksgiving break.

Nov. 13–20 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness and Action Week. At Drake, we are recognizing this important week with programming from the Office of Community Engaged Learning, Next Course Food Recovery, and Community Action Board. There will be a hunger simulation, a letters to legislators drop-in event, a craft and learn for YMCA Supportive Housing and a food recovery dash for a prize. Come learn about what hunger and homelessness looks like and how you can make a difference in our community and beyond.

— DJ Henson, sophomore

International Education Week events are happening now through Saturday, Nov. 20, for Drake students, faculty, and staff. Join in to discover more about Drake as a global institution and opportunities to get involved in global engagement such as study/work abroad programs, the Drake Intercultural Community Exchange (DICE), or international research opportunities. There will be virtual and in-person events for students, faculty, and staff throughout the week.

Additionally, check out the International Books Display at Cowles and indulge in global foods at Hubbell all week long!

Get the details for all #IEW2021 events at calendar.drake.edu/ieweek.

Featured Student Events

• Summer Study Abroad Information Session, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.
• U.S. Fulbright Program Information Session, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.
• Global Career Talks, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m.

Featured Faculty and Staff Events

• Collaborative Photo-narrative Projects on Lived Religion: Drake, Minzu, KwaZulu-Natal, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m.
• International Research Workshop, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.
• Faculty Lunch & Learn: Global Engagement, Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Registration encouraged
• Town Hall: Global Engagement at Drake, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m.
• Global Practitioner-in-Residence Spotlight: Lessons from three international medical experiences, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m.
• Marketing Your Travel Seminar: Tips for Faculty-Leaders, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m.

Featured Events for Everyone!

• Get to Know DICE: Drake Intercultural Community Exchange, Nov. 17 at 12:30 p.m.
• International Trivia, Nov. 18, from 6–8 p.m.
• Set Sail with ISA: International Night 2021, Nov. 20, from 4:30–8 p.m.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Engagement

The Office of Sustainability and Facilities Planning and Management has made progress on the University’s sustainability initiatives and wants to share some fun facts with the campus community.

• Did you know that Drake has upgraded traditional lighting to LEDs in at least 10 buildings and six parking lots on campus since 2018? We are de-lighted to continue making campus more energy efficient through LED lights. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting is a highly energy-efficient lighting technology that has enormous energy savings potential.
• Drake is on track to hit the 2030 checkpoint target for reductions in our energy usage of electricity as part of the University’s carbon-neutrality commitment by 2050 pledge. How are we doing this? We are a huge FAN of wind energy and other renewable energy in Iowa. Through energy efficiency upgrades and other practices, we expect to continue making progress toward our 2050 goal. View carbon footprint here.
• It’s time to have a solar-bration! Did you know that Drake has a net-zero electricity building on campus? On top of the Roger Knapp Tennis Center, the solar panels started producing electricity on Sept. 10, 2019. The solar production this past year was net-zero for its electricity usage. Did you also know that the new Tom and Ruth Harkin Center was recently equipped with solar panels and started producing electricity as of Oct. 27, 2021. See how much energy the solar panels are producing at the Tennis Center.

• We know you are still solar-brating about the solar panels on campus but have you ever done the electric slide? Drake’s Office of Sustainability and Facilities Planning and Management department is looking to boogie-woogie, woogie as we start phasing out their old fleet vehicles with new electric vehicles starting this upcoming spring. Did you also know that Drake has six electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots scattered throughout campus? Find the locations on the Sustainability Map at Drake.edu/sustainbility
• While we are strategizing on how to take sustainability at Drake to the next level, we have been recognized by several organizations for the progress we’ve made so far:
  • Drake has earned a bronze rating for the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Learn more.
  • Drake received a rating of 80 in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2022 Edition. Learn more.
  • Drake is recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education university by the Arbor Day Foundation. This is a tree-mendous accomplishment.

• We don’t want to waste your time but wanted to share some facts that are anything but trashy. Since a 2007 baseline, we have reduced our overall waste sent to the landfill by nearly 50% because of the implementation of single-stream recycling, food recovery, e-waste recycling, yard waste compost, food waste compost, and changes in purchasing and consumption behaviors. Also, if you’re a student on campus looking for heaps of fun, get involved with the Sprout Garden student-led compost program that is supported by the Drake Environmental Action League (DEAL), the Office of Sustainability, and the Office of Community Engaged Learning. Reach out to compost intern, Jacob Lish, to learn about how you can compost your food scraps on campus and if you are interested in volunteering.
• Did you know that Drake requires all new construction and major renovation projects to adhere to green building standards? We have four buildings with at least two Green Globes and one building that is certified LEED silver. We plan to continue raising the roof on green building practices with upcoming construction and major renovation projects.
• Did you know that Drake has a garden and food forest on-campus? It’s thyme to turnip the beet because Sprout: the Des Moines Urban Youth Learning Garden is thriving in its new location at 30th St. and Carpenter Ave.! Sprout serves as an environmental education tool, urban gardening resource, and healthy food access point for students kindergarten through higher education, and community members. Learn more.
• To support sustainability projects on campus, we are in the process of developing the Drake University Sustainability Revolving Fund (DUSRF) which will serve as a way to develop the campus as a living laboratory for sustainability through engaging research, educational experiences, and improved operational practices that support our commitment to sustainability.
• We have a website! Go to Drake.edu/sustainbility to learn more. We are still in the process of updating some of the information on the site and appreciate your patience.

Have questions or ideas? Want to get more involved with Drake’s Sustainability? Email the Office of Sustainability, Sustainability Coordinator, Sophia Siegel, Sophia.Siegel@drake.edu or the Director of Facilities Planning & Management, Kevin Moran, Kevin.Moran@drake.edu.

If you have questions or looking to get involved with the Sprout Garden and residence hall compost initiative, email compost intern, Jacob Lish, Jacob.Lish@drake.edu.

— Sophia Siegel, Sustainability Coordinator