Stipend-Supported Fellowship for Fall Instructors through OLLI at Drake and CEL

Building upon the success of recent intergenerational collaborations within the Drake curriculum, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and the Office of Community Engaged Learning (CEL) invite instructors of Fall 2026 courses to convene 3-4 combined class meetings with OLLI members.

Selected instructors, known as OLLI at Drake Fellows for Intergenerational Learning, will receive a $1,000 stipend. Additional funding is available for project implementation or catering of a meal or social hour with students and OLLI members.

Drake instructors interested in the OLLI at Drake Fellowship for Intergenerational Learning can find more information andapply by Wednesday, April 15 at https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_czRxTYHUHeKHprw.

Please contact OLLI Director Tracy Beck or CEL Director Mallary Allen with any questions or to discuss ideas.

April 13–17 is National Student Employment Week! Student employees perform invaluable services to the campus community.

Supervisors, would you like to recognize your student employees? Here are a few low- to no-cost ideas:

• Bring in treats for your student workers or put together a goodie bag
• Write a hand-written note expressing your appreciation
• Help students with their career preparation – offer to review their resume or write a letter of recommendation
• Decorate office doors, desks, or bulletin boards with signs expressing your appreciation
• Highlight students on your social media pages, or submit a student/group spotlight to Career Services to be highlighted on Instagram – just send a photo and quote to Amanda Martin, amanda.martin@drake.edu

We are also thankful to the many on-campus supervisors who support the development of Drake students every day!

— Amanda Martin, Academic Excellence and Student Success

The Sapphire Awards will take place today, April 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the Cowles Library Reading Room. This annual event, hosted by the All Staff Council, will honor this year’s Called to be True Blue recipients with one individual and one team receiving the coveted Sapphire award.

The April Provost’s Social will immediately follow the Sapphire Awards and begin at 4 p.m. in the same location. Refreshments will include an assortment of snacks and beverages. The Provost’s Social is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner.

All faculty and staff are invited to attend both the Sapphire Awards and social. We hope to see you there!

Join the All-Staff Council on Tuesday, May 19, for a bag’s tournament to celebrate the end of the academic year. Grab a partner or two and enter into the Corn Hole vs. Pie Hole bracket to see who will win, salty or sweet? This family-friendly event will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, on the Aliber lawn. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Sign up here!

— Tiffany Hach, On behalf of All Staff Council

Come out to Ron Buel Field on Tuesday, March 31, for a Drake softball doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day.

Enjoy $2 hot dogs and popcorn throughout the doubleheader!

— Colin Salig, Assistant Director of Athletics Marketing

During the academic year, faculty and staff who exemplify Drake’s Four Core Values (Joyful Accountability, Generosity of Spirit, All In This Together, and Commitment to Mission) are recognized by their peers during select Provost Socials. If you missed out on any of the past socials, view the complete list of 2025–2026 Core Values Nominations.

If you would like to nominate a colleague to be recognized in the future, watch future editions of OnCampus for articles and links to the nomination form or contact Anne Marie Greenwood in the Provost’s Office.

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

As we plan breakout sessions for the Learning Symposium this fall, we would like to hear your perspectives on the future of higher education. The Learning Symposium is a day with ample opportunitiesto reflect and reconnect, to socialize with colleagues, to focus on our community, and to center ourselves for the year ahead. Please share your thoughts in this brief survey by April 10 so we can design breakout sessions that reflect what matters most to our community. We appreciate your feedback.

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

Mark your calendars for the Sapphire Awards and Provost’s Social April 14 in the Cowles Library Reading Room.

The Sapphire Awards, hosted by All Staff Council, will begin at 3:30 p.m. The Provost’s Social will begin immediately following the awards presentation at 4 p.m.

An assortment of snacks and beverages will be available. As a reminder, the Provost’s Social is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner. 

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost