Students, if your vehicle will remain on campus during winter break and has a zone 6 residential parking tag, please park your vehicle along the east side of Lot 29 (West Campus lot, adjacent to Jethro’s BBQ) during the break. View parking map.

This will allow for FPM grounds staff and contractors to safely and effectively remove snow and ice during the winter break period in other overnight lots without concern of working around any vehicles as plowing typically takes place earlier morning and during inclement weather.

— Kevin Moran, Executive Director, Facilities, Planning and Management

Earlier this month we shared in OnCampus that we will be requiring the use of the Microsoft Authenticator multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to access campus systems beginning in January. Starting on January 4, when you login to a system set up with multi-factor authentication, you will be required to prove that the login is being made by you. You will enter your email address/username and password and then be prompted, typically by a mobile app push, to verify your identity.

In order to help you prepare for this change, we’ve created a FAQ and some knowledge base guides linked below.

• Multi-factor Authentication Project (FAQ)
• Getting Started with the Microsoft Authenticator app (How-to)
• Setting up Additional Multi-Factor Authentication Options (How-to)

To encourage early preparation, we’re offering an incentive to the first 150 people who submit proof of downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app and connecting it with their Drake account. They will receive a $1 off coupon to use at the campus Starbucks. One coupon per person, and a screenshot of your phone is required. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/HGSY0L1JSf to enter and see complete rules.

We will continue to expand the FAQ and provide additional OnCampus updates as the January deadline approaches.

— Jeff Regan, ITS

The deadline for the 3-Point Shoot Out is Nov. 14. Don’t forget to sign up on IMLeagues or on the Drake Recreation app.

— Emily Madsen, Drake Rec Services

As you are finalizing your course schedule for the Spring 2022 semester, consider taking an English class though Drake’s Intensive English Program (IEP).

The IEP provides free learning opportunities for all full-time Drake students to improve their English skills. We offer intermediate and advanced level classes with an academic focus. If you feel that you may need additional help in a certain English skill area, whether writing, grammar, or speaking, or if you simply would like to improve your pronunciation, you may want to consider taking one of our classes.

We also offer an American Culture class, where we take a deep dive into U.S. culture, both historical and current. This course includes field trips throughout the semester.

Classes begin Monday, January 24, and end Friday, May 6. The last day to register for classes is Friday, January 28. Exceptions may be made to this deadline at the course instructor’s discretion. Please note that these classes are not credit-bearing.

If you are interested in joining a class, wish to see the schedule, or have questions about the program, contact Kendra Hossain-Morehead at kendra.hossain-morehead@drake.edu.

— Kendra Hossain-Morehead, Global Engagement

The Office of Residence Life is now accepting Resident Assistant Applications for the 2022–2023 school year. RA’s must be leaders, role models, and resources for their residents; however, just as important, they must be team players that work with and support other staff in their own hall as well as other halls on campus.

The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. (during the J-Term period).

Consider attending one of the following RA informational sessions:

• Monday, Nov. 15, 2022, 7 p.m. at Pomerantz Stage, Olmsted
• Thursday, Dec. 9, 2022, 6:30 p.m., Zoom: https://drake-edu.zoom.us/j/88619520413

For questions, contact your RA hall coordinator or Randy E. McMullin at randy.mcmullin@drake.edu.

— Randy E. McMullin, Office of Residence Life

With starting pay at $12/hr, Drake Phonathon is hiring Remote Student Ambassadors for the fall semester. Looking for on-campus employment that will develop the communication and interpersonal skills employers are looking for? Phonathon offers flexible scheduling and a great work environment. The position is currently fully remote and allows students to work from home. We are looking for dedicated students who want to have an impact on our Bulldog community. To apply, please contact Liz.Seffrin@drake.edu.

— Becca Widmer, Drake Fund

Students with unusual circumstances or a recent change in family income can submit a financial aid appeal. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress towards graduation to remain eligible for financial aid. Undergraduate and pharmacy students that want to receive financial aid for the summer semester must complete the Summer Financial Aid Form. More information about these policies (and others!) is available at www.drake.edu/finaid.

The Office of Student Financial Planning is here to serve you (in person, on the phone, or virtually). If you have questions about your financial aid please contact us to schedule an appointment or stop by Carnegie Hall.

— Ryan Zantingh, Student Financial Planning

Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra security layer. It ensures that you are the only person who can access your account if your password is compromised. Your information is safer because thieves would need both your password AND your phone or other verification method to access your account or login. With MFA, you log in with your username and password and then confirm your identity using another method, most often an app on your phone. You may already be using MFA with online banking or when accessing other sites with sensitive information.

Strong passwords, even those with significant number of characters and complexity, don’t provide sufficient protection. Educational institutions have become major targets for attackers, and Drake has to upgrade our protections around individual and campus data.

Because of this, in early January we will be requiring the use of the Microsoft Authenticator MFA application to access campus systems. When you login to a system set up with Microsoft Authenticator, you will be prompted to verify that the login is being made by you. In practice, you will enter your email address/username and password normally and then be prompted, typically by a mobile app push, to verify your identity.

We will provide instructions on using Microsoft Authenticator, a detailed change timeline, a list of systems that will require MFA, and answers to additional questions you might have between now and January. Watch OnCampus and our other communication channels for more information throughout the rest of the semester.

— Jeff Regan, ITS