Have changes you want to see in the library? Cowles Library is engaging in a process to update and refresh the master plan for the physical use and layout of the Library, and we want to hear from you on Nov. 3, 8–9 p.m., in Room 201 of the library. Let us know what you think of the library and get a $5 coffee card for your participation. More details (and an optional sign-up link) are available here: http://bit.ly/cowles2016
—Claudia Frazer, Cowles Library
Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 1, ITS is holding a Phishing Derby, a contest where you can take a quiz to learn more about how to identify phishing emails and fraudulent websites. Taking the quiz enters you for a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker or headphones. Visit its.drake.edu/phish to enter starting tomorrow.
The goal of this contest is to empower campus to be able to keep both their personal data and our institutional data secure.
Learn more about IT Security at our ITS Security blog at its.drake.edu/category/security-blog/
—Carla Herling, ITS
A fitness assessment is a valuable tool for evaluating your overall wellness. It is designed to evaluate health and fitness, including your current fitness level and risk for disease. Schedule your assessment by emailing wellness@drake.edu.
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
University Communications is hosting a one-day photography shoot with services from professional photographer Jill Lehmann. The communications department is requesting Bulldogs to pull together to make these images represent Drake in the best way possible.
Please sign up for a time and location that will work for you on Tuesday, Nov. 1. We have added two new time slots, 10–11 a.m. and 11 a.m.–noon, and are looking in particular for more men to sign up (not a guy? You should still join us!): www.eventbrite.com/e/drake-university-communications-fall-photo-shoot-registration-28767658842
Wear weather-appropriate and simple clothing. Please avoid any political statements with your clothing, wearing other college or schools brands, or anything inappropriate. There will be snacks and refreshments as a thank-you for joining us.
We greatly appreciate your help and we look forward to seeing you there.
Questions? Contact Genna Clemen at genna.clemen@drake.edu.
—Emma Daily, University Communications
The Drake Phonathon provides a great opportunity for current students to connect with alumni while making a difference on campus. We provide flexible scheduling, as well as a career connection network to help students find the first job out of college.
As an employee, you would be expected to ask the prospects for a specific amount of money, update information, and foster good feelings with the prospect. Most of our work will be centered around fundraising for the school’s annual fund, which pays for all of the things students use on a daily basis, including computers & technology, library books, scholarships, and faculty enrichment.
It is a time commitment of three shifts a week. Shift times are Monday–Thursday, 5:30–9 p.m., and Sundays, either 1:30–5 p.m. or 5:30–9 p.m. Students are paid $7.25/hour the first month and then bumped up to $8.25/hour. Calling will take place in the Kinne Alumni and Development Center, which is located on the corner of University and 24th Street next to US Bank. Interested? Email Brian Estrem at brian.estrem@drake.edu.
—Brian Estrem, Phonathon
For those students with meal plans that allow for meal conversions, there is still time to convert your meals this week, Oct. 24–28. Only students on the 335- and 195-block plans can convert up to 100 meals each semester to flex dollars.
To convert meals, you can stop at the Student Services Center and fill out a form to indicate how many meals you would like to convert. You can also visit www.drake.edu/studentservices/mealplans to find the form at the bottom of the page titled “Meal Plan Conversions.”
—Jerry Parker, Interim Dean of Students
Students, mark your calendars and plan to attend the 3rd Annual Bulldog Madness on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Kick off the basketball season with the best party in town. Enjoy free food, get free Drake swag, and watch history unfold before your eyes. Who knows, this could be you: https://youtu.be/gx8qVZ0VfT4. This is one event you do not want to miss. See you at the Knapp on Nov. 3.
Questions? Please contact Tom Florian, assistant director of ticket sales, at 515-271-4949 or thomas.florian@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian
University Communications has a new site for students to purchase official, Drake branded business cards. Each student can log on—with their drake.edu email—populate, proof, and order their own cards and pay with a credit card; cost is $20 for 100 cards.
—Micki Nelson, University Communications
Join the Community Action Board in a discussion about service abroad, and discover effective ways of creating meaningful community engagement without doing harm to local populations on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Drake Room, Olmsted Center.
—Mollie Clark
