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United Way giving campaign ends this week

The Drake campus giving campaign for United Way and Iowa Shares will be Nov. 7–18.  As a campus that cares about our neighbors, the Drake community donated nearly $54,000 to the cause in 2015. The goal this year is to raise $55,000, increase participation by 100 new donors, and increase giving at $500 or more to 20 individuals. Donors who increase their 2015 pledge by $25 or more will be entered in a drawing for a free 2016–2017 parking pass or for a FLEX pack of four tickets to a Drake women’s basketball game. Additionally, the first 100 donors to the campaign will receive a voucher for two tickets to any December or January men’s or women’s basketball game. Finally, all donors will automatically be entered into a drawing for gift cards from local businesses.

Donors have the option of payroll deduction, check, cash, or credit card to either a general community need or to a specific organization. The payroll deduction option will allow you to spread your gift over a 12-month period, beginning Jan. 1, 2017.

Thank you for all that you do for Drake and our community. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Valdez, neighborhood & community relations manager, at 515-271 or nick.valdez@drake.edu.

—Nick Valdez

Save the date

The second “Stand Up, Speak Up: Drake Women & Leadership Symposium” for faculty and staff will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017. There will be two workshops, lunch, and a social at the end of the day. This event also qualifies for up to 3 BUILD credits.

Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for more announcements!

Questions? Please contact one of the committee co-chairs:

—Stephanie Cardwell

November FYS Lunch

A reminder: Our November, FYS Lunch/Discussion is on Friday, Nov. 4, at noon in the Medbury Honors Lounge. 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. If you would like to attend and for us to provide you with lunch please go to: http://tinyurl.com/NovFYSLunch2016 by Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m., and let us know your lunch preferences.

—Art Sanders, Associate Provost

Have election fever?

Do you have election fever? Cowles Library has a subscription to CQ Press Voting and Elections Collection. This database integrates a wealth of data, analyses, and historical material to provide a powerful research and reference tool on voters, political parties, campaigns and elections, historical and modern races for Congress, the presidency, and governorships. It also includes the ability to generate customized data about candidates, voter turnout, party control, and more! For more information visit http://bit.ly/cqelections

—Claudia Frazer, Cowles Library

Fac/staff appreciation lunch & staff raffle

The Faculty/Staff $5 Appreciation Lunch hosted by Sodexo was held on Friday, Oct. 7. The All Staff Council Recognition Committee held a raffle in connection with the event to help encourage staff to attend and to let them know that they are appreciated for all of their work on campus. Over 60 staff members participated in the raffle, and two were selected: Ron Cliff, Facilities Planning and Management, and Jon Dixon, Information Technology Services (ITS). Ron won a Drake-branded backpack and commented that it was like winning the keys to a BMW! Jon won Drake-branded gloves which will be perfect for winter. Both items were donated by the Drake University Bookstore.

A big thank you to everyone! We love the staff at Drake and recognize that, without you, things would not run as smoothly as they do. Thank you.

Mark your calendars for the next Faculty/Staff $5 Appreciation Lunch, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Hubbell Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

—Sandra Harris, Chair, All Staff Council Recognition Committee

Learn more about the Slay Fund for Social Justice

The Slay Fund for Social Justice at Drake provides funding for students, staff, and faculty engaging in social justice work. Through the generosity of the Slay family and other contributors, our campus has hosted high-profile activists and speakers; faculty and staff have developed pedagogies for social justice learning; and students have engaged in research, as well as direct social justice activism. Please join Professor of Law, Politics, and Society Renee Cramer, who directs the fund, on Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. in Medbury Hall, Room 202, for a conversation about funding possibilities for your idea.

—Renee Cramer, Law, Politics & Society

From the Associate Provost: Oct. 24

SoTL Lunch 
A reminder: The second of our monthly Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) lunches is this Friday, Oct. 28, at noon in Olmsted Center, TMR 133. These discussions are opportunities for those engaged in SoTL projects at any level from just thinking about starting one to almost complete, or those simply curious about SoTL to share ideas, seek advice, or ask questions of colleagues engaged in this process. If you would like us to provide lunch for you, please register by Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. at http://tinyurl.com/SoTL-Oct2016 . For more information, contact arthur.sanders@drake.edu.

FYS Lunch/Discussion
Our November, FYS Lunch/Discussion is Friday, Nov. 4, at noon in the Medbury Honors Lounge. While these meetings are designed for those currently teaching FYS, we welcome those with an interest in teaching a FYS in the future as well. If you would like to attend, please visit http://tinyurl.com/NovFYSLunch2016 and let us know your lunch preferences.

Faculty/Staff Days—Basketball

All faculty and 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–Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the ticket window on game day. Must show valid Drake Card at time of pick up.

Women’s Basketball
Drake vs. Northern Illinois
Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.
Knapp Center

Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. Fresno State
Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.
Knapp Center

Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. Wichita State
Feb. 1, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Knapp Center

Women’s Basketball
Drake vs. Illinois State
Feb. 10, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Knapp Center

More information is available at www.DrakeTix.com/promotions.

Questions? Call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.

—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics

Help update the master plan for Cowles Library

Cowles Library is engaging in a process to update and refresh the master plan for the physical use and layout of the Library. We are conducting a series of input sessions. ALL faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend an open session on Oct. 28 at 8:45 a.m. in Room 201. Refreshments will be served! More details (and an optional sign-up link) are available here: http://bit.ly/cowles2016

— Claudia Frazer, Cowles Library