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Holiday Timesheet Deadlines for Payroll

Deadlines for monthly direct pays and ESFs are:

  • 12/10/24 for payroll direct pays and ESFs for the December monthly payroll

Deadlines for biweekly direct pays and ESFs are:

  • Pay period 12/2/24-12/15/24 direct pays and ESFs are due Monday 12/16/24 at 10:00 AM
  • Pay period 12/16/24-12/29/24 direct pays and ESFs are due Wednesday 12/18/24 at 10:00 AM

Deadlines for student direct pays are:

  • Pay period 12/1/24-12/31/24 direct pays are due Thursday, 01/02/25 at noon

Deadlines for the biweekly time sheets are:

  • Pay period 12/2/24-12/15/24 timesheets must be submitted by Monday 12/16/24 at 10:00 AM and approved by Monday 12/16/24 at noon. Payment date is 12/20/2024
  • Pay period 12/16/24-12/29/24 timesheets must be submitted by Wednesday 12/18/24 at 10 AM and approved by Wednesday 12/18/24 at noon (remember to estimate your hours for the holiday break). Payment date is 1/3/2025.

*Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances for the biweekly payrolls will be deducted on the 01/17/25 and 01/31/25 paychecks*

Deadlines for student time sheets are:

  • Pay period 12/1/24-12/31/24 timesheets must be submitted by Thursday 1/02/25 at NOON and approved by Friday, 1/03/25 at NOON

If you will be out of the office, plan ahead to ensure these tasks are completed by the stated deadlines. Instructions to set up a proxy to approve time sheets in your absence are at https://www.drake.edu/hr-internal/managerstoolkit/ under Online Time reporting.

—Lisa Etnyre, Controller

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DU England: Drake Semester at Harlaxton

While Harlaxton Manor is abuzz with holiday decorating and awaiting the arrival of Santa, Professor McCarthy and the amazing Drake cohort (never has she met such an enthusiastic group!) enjoyed a Christmas afternoon tea at Petticoat Vintage Tea Room in Grantham, England.

This is the culmination of a fascinating semester of local activities like visiting the parish council and attending monthly meetings of the local history society, along with school trips to places like Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Stonehenge, and personal trips to Ireland, Switzerland, and more. To follow one student’s journey, with some great laughs along the way, read student Samantha Pollack’s blog.

And come meet us at DU England: Drake Semester at Harlaxton. Look for information sessions in the spring semester!

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Upcoming Planned Maintenance on ITS databases

ITS staff will be performing routine maintenance on our Oracle databases on Sunday, Dec. 22 between 7 – 9 a.m. During this time, Drake systems including Self Service, Banner, ProcessMaker, eTranscripts, and TouchNet may be unavailable. This work is necessary to maintain the security of University data.

If you experience issues after the maintenance is complete, contact the ITS Support Center for help by visiting service.drake.edu/its, calling 515-271-3001, or visiting the lower level of Carnegie Hall.

To see the full maintenance schedule, visit drake.edu/its/maintenanceschedule/.

—Becky Klein, ITS

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Upcoming Blackboard Ultra Maintenance

On Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 2 – 8 a.m., Blackboard will be fully unavailable to all users while required maintenance is being performed on the back-end database. This maintenance is necessary to ensure optimal system security and performance.

If you have questions, contact us by submitting a Blackboard Ultra Request ticket though the ITS service portal (service.drake.edu/its) or by calling the Support Center at 515-271-3001.

—Karly Good, ITS

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Student Internship Opportunity

Are you ready to experience a career in research administration? The Iowa Research Administration Internship Student Experience (I-RAISE) is your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding future!

Funded by the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) GRANTED program, I-RAISE offers an unparalleled opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from six partner institutions (Drake, ISU, UNI, Simpson, Dordt, Central College).

Dive into a comprehensive program that includes a classroom-based bootcamp, a 10-week summer internship at Iowa State University, and 12-week fall and spring internships here at Drake. Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and invaluable connections to job opportunities across Iowa. Plus, enjoy financial support and resources throughout the program.

Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the world of research administration! For more information and to apply, click here!

If you have questions, please reach out to Lori Byrd (lori.byrd@drake.edu) or Preston Miller (preston.miller@drake.edu) in the SPARC office.

 —Lori Byrd, Sponsored Programs Administration and Research Compliance

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Drake University Social Science Journal Accepting Submissions

The web-based Drake University Social Science Journal (DUSSJ) is accepting submissions for its 24th edition, to appear in Spring 2025. Any current Drake undergraduate (or recent graduate) is eligible to submit a research paper (10 pages or longer) on a topic in the social sciences (e.g., political science, international relations, anthropology, sociology, economics, history, LPS, and social psychology). Papers that feature thoughtful, original analysis, polished writing, and careful citation are especially welcome!

The deadline for submission is Wednesday, Feb. 19

Only one submission per person will be considered. Submissions will be blind peer-reviewed by a student editorial board.

Direct questions and submissions to the DUSSJ Faculty Advisor, David Skidmore, at: advisor.dussj@gmail.com Find previous editions of the journal at http://www.drake.edu/dussj/

—David Skidmore, College of Arts & Sciences

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Save the Date for the Spring 2025 Drake University Career Fair

Thursday, February 13
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Olmsted Center
Click here to register for the fair!

Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Career Fair:

  1. Build your network
  2. Explore careers & gain industry insights
  3. Practice communication skills
  4. Access internship and job opportunities
  5. Get to know employers (culture, mission, values, etc.)
  6. Share your resume
  7. Boost confidence
  8. Find opportunities for post-graduation
  9. Visit with graduation and professional education programs
  10. Connect with other students, Drake faculty, and staff

To help students prepare, we’ll have a drop-in Resume Critique event on Thursday, February 6 from 10am to 4pm in the Conference Rooms in Upper Olmsted. It’s another time to meet employer partners and receive feedback on your resume and experiences!

All Drake students from all majors are welcome!

—Jill Batten, Office of Advising

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Claim Student Tickets to Drake Basketball

Students! Claim your tickets to basketball games, pack the Knapp, and continue to make the Knapp Center the toughest place to play in the MVC!

Here are some instructions for claiming your FREE student ticket

  1. Visit https://godrakebulldogs.evenue.net/
  2. Click on the Student Tickets Link at the top of the page
  3. Sign in with your Drake email
  4. Click on Men’s or Women’s Basketball single game tickets
  5. Click on the desired game
  6. Add 1 ticket and checkout

—Colin Salig, Athletics

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Do You Love Social Media & Marketing?

Do you love social media, building connections with other students, and Drake University? Apply to be a Bulldog Shop campus store social media ambassador! Applications are open now on Handshake.

What do campus store ambassadors do?

  • Create compelling and engaging content across multiple social media platforms
  • Act as the “face” of the Bulldog Shop brand
  • Connect with other students and peers on campus to share the Bulldog Shop brand
  • Get real world career-building experience

Perks of becoming an ambassador:

  • Meet tons of new people
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Paid position with merchandise stipend

Apply Now!

—Bulldog Shop

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FAFSA for 2025-2026 Year Available Now

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-2026 is now available at studentaid.gov. We recommend that you review Tips for Completing the FAFSA to help avoid the most common issues that students experienced with the 2024-2025 FAFSA.

US Citizens and eligible non-citizens should complete the 2025–2026 FAFSA to be considered for need-based grants, federal work-study, or to take advantage of federal student loan programs in the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026 semesters.

—Ryan Zantingh, Financial Aid Office