All Drake faculty/staff are eligible to receive up to four complimentary tickets to the events listed below. Tickets may be picked up at the Drake Athletics Ticket Office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the ticket window on game day. Faculty and staff must show a valid Drake Card at the time of pick up.
Football
Drake vs. Missouri S&T
Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m.
Drake Stadium
Volleyball
Drake vs. Northern Iowa
Friday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.
The Knapp Center
Register now to receive your flu shot. Human Resources has purchased 200 doses of flu vaccine to be provided at no cost to faculty and staff. Flu shot clinics will be held Oct. 5 and Oct. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m., and Oct. 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate must register online for an appointment.
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences student pharmacists and faculty will hold the flu shot clinics on campus in Harvey Ingham, Room 107 (Johansen Lab). Flu shots will be administered in private rooms.
Please bring your Drake ID Card to your appointment and wear a shirt/blouse that will allow access to your upper arm (this is where the vaccine will be administered).
Watch a short video to learn about our core values. Our core values form the foundation for how we, as faculty and staff, perform our work, conduct ourselves, and interact with each other. These values guide our interactions as colleagues in support of delivering on our mission promise. Through these values we continue to build a stronger, more vibrant campus culture.
This video builds on President Martin’s message sent to faculty and staff on Aug. 27:
Welcome to the 2018–2019 academic year, with a special welcome to those faculty and staff new to Drake this fall. We are excited to have you join our Bulldog community. Drake is a place known for its resilient education, life-defining experiences, and most importantly, its people. I could not be more proud to be part of this community.
This year we will focus on, among other things, putting our Core Values into action. As a reminder and for those new to Drake, last year we went through an exercise to revise the Drake University Core Values. While many of us had an intuitive understanding of those values, it was important for us to identify and define the qualities and behaviors most important to our culture and in keeping with our Statement of Principles. Our four new Core Values are: Joyful Accountability, Generosity of Spirit, All in this Together, and Commitment to Mission.
As we set off together on this new academic year, it is my hope that we commit ourselves to these Core Values and use them to guide how we work together as colleagues, teammates, and collaborators in delivering on our mission promise. Living these values will support our development and engagement through a shared sense of purpose and identity. When fully embraced, they will foster a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and respect, and will help each of us recognize and reward each other’s commitment and contributions.
This week, each department, college, and school will receive posters and table tents that describe the Core Values. I encourage you to display these in your common areas and offices as a reminder of how you drive and strengthen our culture. This year, our Core Values will also be reflected in hiring and performance review processes, recognition events, and more.
Drake University is a unifying force for all of us who work, live, and study here, as well as our global network of alumni and supporters. As the new school year begins, may we be united by our values and our pride in being part of this extraordinary community.
The Office of Student Inclusion, Involvement, and Leadership will be offering a time for student organization advisors to meet and discuss matters concerning advising student organizations. Feel free to sign up for one (or more) of the dates below. Light refreshments will be provided. All faculty and staff are welcome. Sign up here.
Did you know faculty and staff can show their Drake IDs and have access to a variety of activities on campus? Drake faculty and staff may visit the Drake Athletics Ticket Office to purchase discounted tickets for various sports. The Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, provides opportunities to gain greater appreciation for art and design. Catch musical and theatrical performances of Drake students by purchasing tickets at the Box Office. Faculty and staff may attend the Public Night Series, located at the Drake Municipal Observatory, in Waveland Golf Course, to gaze at the stars.
There are so many opportunities to experience at Drake!
The first session in a learning series on Grant Writing and Research, is Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Olmsted Center, TMR 133 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The topic of the session is grant writing and finding funding. There is no need to register. Snacks will be provided.
After one of the most successful seasons in school history, the Drake Volleyball team is set for another exciting season. Cheer on the Bulldogs with this special season ticket offer.
Tickets to all 2018 home matches (including Iowa and UNI)
Exclusive team issued Drake Volleyball T-shirt
Exclusive Drake faculty/staff season ticket price of $25
To purchase tickets, visit or contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647.
The first of this semester’s Online learning sessions is Thursday, Sept. 13, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Drake Room, Upper Olmsted. The topic of the session is cheating. Snacks will be provided.
The first Friday FYS lunch/discussion is Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. in Olmsted Center, TMR 133. While these meetings are designed for those currently teaching FYS, we welcome those with an interest in possibly teaching FYS in the future as well. While it is too late to order a lunch, you are still welcome to attend.
Please join the ITS project management team to learn about the progress of current technology projects. A 30-minute call is scheduled for every other Thursday at 10 a.m. on the following dates:
• September 6
• September 20
• October 4
• October 18
• November 1
• November 15
• November 29
• December 13
There are two different ways to connect with the meeting:
To both hear and see the presentation, go to the Blackboard Collaborate link and follow the on-screen instructions. Need assistance? See the Join the Bi-Weekly ITS Project Update Meeting (How To) article.
For audio only, call 571-392-7650 and enter PIN# 9060694541.
Contact Kris Brewster, Keren Fiorenza, or Jeff Regan with any quesitons.
