Today’s Drake Social has been moved to Levitt Hall in Old Main due to rain. The social will begin at 4 p.m. and feature a popcorn bar, warm cider, and lemonade. Faculty and staff who have childcare responsibilities right after work are invited to bring the kids along, as well as spouses and partners.
—Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
New to Drake? Want to get away from your desk and interact with other Bulldogs? The All Staff Council Special Interest committee is launching a networking luncheon series this fall called Bulldogs Connect.
Join your fellow Bulldogs for the $5 staff lunch at Hubbell Dining Hall for the Bulldogs Connect lunch networking series. Members of the Special Interest committee will be at each lunch and will bring networking topic suggestions. Anyone is welcome to come – bring a new Bulldog along with you! Look for the table with the Drake swag and a special Bulldogs Connect table tent in Hubbell!
The networking lunches at Hubbell Dining Hall are scheduled for the following dates from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Dec. 11
The spring dates are still being finalized. As a reminder, staff can take advantage of the $5 lunches at Hubbell every Wednesday, whether it’s a planned networking lunch or not.
—Niki Smith, University Communications & Marketing
Faculty, if you teach multiple sections of a course and would like to consolidate your course’s final exams into the same room at the same time during finals week, please email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@drake.edu no later than Monday, Sept. 16. Requests received after Sept. 16 may not be accommodated.
Find more information on final exams. The full exam schedule, including courses with consolidated final exams, will be finalized by Oct. 1.
—Kevin Moenkhaus, Office of the Registrar
Join us for Wonderful Wednesdays in Hubbell! Each Wednesday, Drake faculty and staff can enjoy lunch for just $5. With a variety of healthy entrees, home-style meals, vegan and vegetarian options, and pizza and grill selections there’s always something for everyone at Hubbell Dining Hall.
Drake faculty, staff, and students can also take advantage of the CINCH program that offers a punch card in which guests buy three meals at regular price and get the fourth meal free. Add Bulldog Bucks to your account for added convenience and speed at the cash register.
—Jennifer Bowersox, Dining Services
Volunteering certainly helps others, but volunteerism’s best kept secret is that it is good for you too. It can combat stress, make you happy, and even help you to live longer.
Join Amanda Martin, assistant director of Community Engaged Learning, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the Olmsted Center Rooms 310/311, as she shares valuable information and answers questions about volunteering and opportunities in our area.
To register, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Whether you are new to Drake or a seasoned employee, this presentation is a must. Hear the fascinating stories behind many of the buildings and grounds and the people who made the University what it is today. Discover the origins of Chancellor’s Elm, the Kissing Rock, and Maddie Levitt Lane.
Diane Caldbeck, associate vice president for Alumni & Development, will lead this classroom Power Point tour on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311.
To register, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
With the new year beginning, here are a five reminders as you book travel:
If you have any questions, please contact jputz@shortstravel.com
—Caron Findlay, Finance & Administration
The Provost invites faculty and staff to the Drake Social at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Ray Promenade. There will be a popcorn bar, lemonade, and warm cider.
This year’s socials will be “family friendly.” Anyone with childcare responsibilities right after work is welcome to bring the young ones along. Partners and spouses are also welcome to attend.
—Drinda Williams, Provost’s Office
Sign up now to receive your flu shot! Human Resources has purchased 300 doses of flu vaccine to be provided at no cost to faculty and staff and administered by Drake CPHS student pharmacists and pharmacist faculty members.
Flu shot clinics will be held in September and October. Those who wish to participate must sign up online for an appointment.
You will be notified of the location of your flu shot appointment via email prior to your scheduled appointment, as some room renovations are currently underway in CPHS.
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).
If you have any questions regarding the flu shots, please contact Nora Stelter, PharmD, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice at nora.stelter@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Faculty, if you teach multiple sections of a course and would like to consolidate your course’s final exams into the same room at the same time during finals week, please email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@drake.edu no later than Monday, Sept. 16. Requests received after Sept. 16 may not be accommodated.
Find more information on final exams. The full exam schedule, including courses with consolidated final exams, will be finalized by Oct. 1.
—Kevin Moenkhaus, Associate Registrar, Office of the Registrar
