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.
To purchase tickets, visit or contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647.
Ryan Harris, Athletics
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.
Art Sanders, Associate Provost
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.
Art Sanders, Associate Provost
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.
Kris Brewster, ITS
Cars when and where you need them
Drake, in partnership with Enterprise, is excited to bring CarShare to campus. CarShare is a car-sharing program that allows members to rent and use a vehicle 24/7. Cars are currently parked in the Morehouse Parking Lot, adjacent to the Olmsted Lot. Members can rent a vehicle anytime and then return it to where they picked it up. Each vehicle comes equipped with fuel and damage/liability protection, all for one low hourly rate.
A special promotion is available to faculty and staff to join Enterprise CarShare. As a member, you can reserve a car by the hour for all of your to-dos, on and off site.
Visit the Enterprise CarShare website to become a member and Enterprise will waive your application fee and first-year membership fee! The application link is customized, so there is no need to enter a promo code.
Membership includes:
· Reserve, extend, or cancel reservations on the Enterprise CarShare App
· 24/7 vehicle availability
· Convenient, designated parking spots
Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services
The deadline for the All Staff Council mentorship program is approaching. Staff members who are interested in being either a mentor or mentee, and faculty who would like to be mentors, are asked to complete an application by Sept. 7. All Staff Council committee members will then make placements and the program will officially kick off in October. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow with Drake colleagues.
To learn more and to apply, visit drake.edu/asc/specialinterest.
If you have questions, please reach out to committee chair, Carla Herling at carla.herling@drake.edu or 515-271-2356.
Niki Smith, University Communications & Marketing
Spike’s Kids Club
The Spike’s Kids Club presented by Mercy Children’s Hospital and Clinics is open to kids in 12th grade or under. Members receive:
This is a $250 value for just $30. Purchase the Spike’s Kids Club membership at draketix.com/spikeskidsclub, or contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647.
Silver Dogs Club
The Silver Dogs Club presented by The Reserve is perfect for Bulldog fans age 50 and above. Membership is just $50 per person and includes the following benefits:
Purchase the Silver Dogs Club membership at draketix.com/silverdogsclub, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647.
Ryan Harris, Athletics
These 50-minute professional development sessions for faculty and staff are designed to provide you with resources to help you use technology more efficiently in your job (and possibly your life). All sessions will include time for Q&A. Some topics are being offered twice. Register for Tech Tuesday sessions.
Making the IT Service Portal Work for You
Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m.
The IT service portal is a place to find answers to frequently asked technology questions and to request help when needed. Find out how easy it is to make and track requests. Whether you’ve used the IT Service Portal or not, we’ll help you understand how to use it more effectively, and how it can make your work life easier. Participants will receive 1 hour of BUILD credit for attending this session.
Enhancing Communication through Blackboard
Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Learn to promote, create, and maintain open communication channels through using a variety of tools in Blackboard. We will focus on learning more about automated notifications from the system as well as other means to communicate and collaborate.
Using Office365 for Educational Information and Collaboration
Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
What is Office365? What tools are included in the suite? How can you use them for student access and collaboration? How can you leverage these tools and bring mobile technologies into your classroom?
Register for these sessions and learn about future sessions by going to drake.edu/its/techtuesdays.
Carla Herling, ITS
Come celebrate the start of a new school year with Drake’s first ever Welcome Week. Festivities will include first day of class snacks available around campus on Monday, a campus lunch special at Hubbell on Tuesday, a Resources and Rec Fest on Wednesday, and the Drake Football home opener vs. William Jewell.
Want to get involved? Staff and faculty receive a $5 lunch special at Hubbell on Tuesday. In addition, they are encouraged to visit the Resources and Rec Fest Wednesday afternoon, and cheer on the football team at its Saturday opener.
Sam Becker, Cowles Library
Happy fall semester! Need a refresher on what Information Technology Services (ITS) offers? Or, are you new to Drake? Here’s a snapshot of what you need to know.
ITS News & Announcements: Information on outages, new ITS initiatives, and other important news can be found at drake.edu/its, on our IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its, or by following @DrakeITServices on Twitter. Want outage notifications texted to you? Opt in by texting DrakeITS2018 to phone number 226787. We also include regular announcements in OnCampus.
ITS Support Center: Due to flooding this summer, the ITS support center is currently located on the 2nd floor of Collier-Scripps. Walk-in support is available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone support is available 24/7 by calling 515-271-3001 or you can report an issue using the IT service portal.
Classroom Emergency: Call 515-271-3002 for assistance. There’s also an on-campus support tech on-call Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
IT Service Portal: Having a problem with technology? Need technology information? Visit the IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its to learn about technology services available, browse our knowledge base for how-to technology guides, or get assistance with a tech issue.
Tech Tuesdays: Join us for the second year of Tech Tuesdays. Held on Tuesdays throughout the academic year, these 50 minute professional development sessions are designed to provide you with resources to help you use technology more efficiently. Some sessions are being offered twice. Topics include Blackboard, Office 365, Project Management, IT Security, Internet Searching, and Qualtrics. Sign up and learn more at drake.edu/its/techtuesdays.
Learning Tech Resources: Not sure what technology is available on campus to support teaching and learning? Visit drake.edu/its/factstaff/learntech. This site provides information on the technologies supported on campus, getting started using them, and how to get assistance if needed.
New this summer! MyDrake campus portal: Launched this summer, myDrake is your new gateway to campus information, resources, and functions and is located at my.drake.edu. myDrake is replacing our current portal, blueView in mid-September. You’ll see links to the tools you need regardless of your campus role(s). To help you get started using myDrake, see the IT service portal guide at Using myDrake for Faculty & Staff (How-to).
Need online training resources? Check out our curated list of technology training resources for faculty and staff at Technology Training Resources for Faculty & Staff.
Not sure how to get started using campus technology? Visit drake.edu/its/facstaff/.
Carla Herling, ITS
