Students utilizing the Drake Tuition Waiver benefit for undergraduate degree programs in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters are REQUIRED to complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA before by June 30, 2026. See Drake’s Tuition Waiver Policy for more details.
Employees should complete the Tuition Waiver Application for each semester that the employee or eligible dependent wishes to utilize this benefit.
— Laney Guintard, Financial Aid Office
Faculty participating in May Commencement must order their regalia rentals through Herff Jones using the customer and order numbers below. Order online at: https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com.
Deadline Information:
April 18 – Last day to order with free shipping
April 27 – Final deadline to place your order (rush shipping fees will apply after April 18)
MAIN FACULTY – Standard Regalia
Customer #: 14001855000
Order #: 5491961
LAW – Doctor of Law Regalia (purple panels and chevrons)
Customer #: 14001855000
Order #: 5491962
Please ensure you select the correct order number when placing your rental.
— Bulldog Shop
Join All Staff Council on Monday, March 23, from 2:30–4 p.m. in Parents Hall North, Olmsted Center, for trivia. All are welcome—form a group or come as an individual and join a team. The Provost’s Social will take place following the event, held at the same location. It is sure to be an afternoon of fun! Sign up at: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IaKSUMYwhrbdps
— Toni White, On Behalf of All Staff Council
Please join us for the Drake Provost’s Social on Monday, March 23, in Parents Hall North in the Olmsted Center at 4 p.m. The social will be immediately following Trivia hosted by All Staff Council, which begins at 2:30 p.m. in the same location.
Refreshments will include an assortment of snacks and beverages. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner.
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
A celebration of faculty research and scholarship, showcasing the incredible contributions made by the Drake academic community will be held on April 9 from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Cowles Reading Room. This event will provide an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the achievements of our faculty in advancing knowledge across a variety of fields.
Please help us to prepare by submitting this form with information about books you have authored, co-authored, or edited since January 1, 2025, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and notable papers.
Your contributions are an essential part of our academic success, and we look forward to sharing them with our colleagues!
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
ITS is pleased to announce an upcoming upgrade to the Self Service application on all Drake-owned Mac computers. In March, the current Self Service app will transition to the new Self Service+ platform, providing an improved experience while maintaining familiar features.
The shift to Self Service+ won’t require you to install a new app manually or restart your computer. When the upgrade is officially released by our vendor partner, Jamf, the old Self Service app will automatically disappear and be replaced by Self Service+. The icon and overall look and feel of the app will remain similar, ensuring a seamless transition for all users.
If you have any questions or concerns about this transition, contact us through the ITS support portal at service.drake.edu/its or by calling the ITS Support Center at 515-271-3001. We’re here to ensure this upgrade is as smooth as possible for everyone on campus.
— Becky Klein, ITS
The Honorary Degree and Drake Medal Committee seeks nominations for honorary degrees and the Drake Medal to be awarded during the 2025–2026 or 2026–2027 academic years.
Any University employee may nominate a deserving candidate for an honorary degree or a Drake Medal. A brief description of each award and the nomination process can be found here: Call for Nominations Honorary Degree and Drake Medal.
The nomination process is confidential. Please do not inform the candidate of your nomination. Submit nominations and supporting documentation to Honorary Degree and Drake Medal Committee chair Ryan Stoldt at ryan.stoldt@drake.edu no later than March 9, 2026. Thank you for helping us identify candidates of the highest quality.
— Ryan Stoldt, Associate Professor of Advertising
Are you a faculty member doing work in the humanities? If so, please consider signing up for the Drake Center for the Humanities listserv. This is the best way to find out about events, funding, and opportunities to engage with other faculty. Just send an email asking to be added to Holly Boorman (holly.boorman@drake.edu). Questions? Ask the director, Will Garriott (william.garriott@drake.edu).
— William Garriott, Law, Politics & Society
The Ronald Troyer Research Fellowship Endowment was created to recognize Provost Ronald Troyer’s unwavering commitment to supporting faculty research and development at the highest level. At this time, the application process for the Troyer Research Fellowship is open and applications are due on Feb. 27. Interested applicants should click here to access the call for applications.
— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost
The 3rd Friday professional development events are collaborations between the Center for Teaching & Learning, DUSCI, and the Center for Humanities.
On Friday, Feb. 20, at 11:30 a.m. join the CTL and DUSCI to hear from Dr. Andrea Van Wyke (Chemistry) about undergraduate research in SCB 101.
Then at 12:45 p.m. join the CTL and Humanities for a talk by Dr. Gesine Gerhard (History) about the “taste of power” in 1930s Germany. This will be in Collier-Scripps Hall, Room 301.
Following Dr. Gerhard’s talk, faculty and staff are invited to gather from 2–4 p.m. in Collier-Scripps Hall, Room 301. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
— Bret Sikkink, Faculty Development Specialist