The University Bookstore is hiring temporary team members to help with the back-to-school rush. To apply, visit www.folletthiring.com. Hours during the school day are flexible. Saturday availability is mandatory.
— Donna Hallstrom, University Bookstore
President Martin sent a message to all students Thursday, Aug. 6, introducing the Drake Together Compact — an agreement all students must sign to ensure compliance with Drake’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Beginning move-in week, students will be prompted to review and electronically accept the terms of the Drake Together Compact when they sign into MyDUSIS. Every student must complete the process by no later than Aug. 28.
Visit Drake’s COVID-19 website to familiarize yourself with all of Drake’s COVID-19 policies and protocols.
The Offices of the Registrar and Student Accounts (including cashier), previously located in the lower level of Old Main, have joined the Office of Student Financial Planning in the main level of Carnegie Hall to create a “one-stop” student experience for all matters related to student finance and registration. Because billing and financial aid are closely related to course registration, this restructuring will provide a more seamless service for Drake students.
However, this change also increases the potential for foot traffic to Carnegie Hall. For your safety, we strongly encourage you to make an appointment prior to visiting the Offices of Student Accounts, Registrar, or Student Financial Planning (see details below):
Whenever possible, virtual meeting options such as video or audio calls will be encouraged. Microsoft Teams is available to all Drake students and provides a great platform for screen sharing, file transmission, and other powerful features.
If you visit Carnegie Hall, please be aware that the north doors (facing Carpenter Avenue) are designated as entrance-only. The south door (facing Cole Hall) will be designated exit-only. To access ITS Support in the lower level of Carnegie, use the ramp on the east side of the building (facing Old Main).
Welcome back, and we look forward to serving you!
— Offices of the Registrar, Student Accounts, and Student Financial Planning
The Office of Residence Life is now accepting applications for Desk Assistant positions in the residence halls.
A Desk Assistant is a student who serves as the primary resource and customer service representative for a particular residence hall. Desk Assistants will assist residential students and guests at Drake University through carrying out the daily operations of the residence hall community desk, maintaining safety and security through guest procedures, aiding in the fostering of community among the residential students, and responding to requests by guests, residents, and hall staff.
Apply and find more information
For questions, contact Sara Schilling, area coordinator, at sara.schilling@drake.edu.
— Randy McMullin, Office of Residence Life
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning college students of phishing scams targeting their personal information. These emails claim to be from the Financial Department of Drake University or another school and instruct you to click a link to see a message about your COVID-19 economic stimulus check, then log in with your Drake ID and password. If you do log in, you could be giving your ID, password, and other personal information away to scammers, as well as potentially downloading malware to your computer or smartphone.
Fortunately, these scams are easy to avoid by taking a few steps:
If you receive an email that you’re unsure about, forward it to informationsecurity@drake.edu or report it directly to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.
—Peter Lundstedt, ITS
The “Spain & Morocco: Exploring the Intersections of Ethics and Culture” J-Term 2021 travel seminar will have a Zoom information session on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. CT. Attend to learn from instructors Professors Cris Wildermuth and Amy Pfeifer more about the course, the excursions and activities included in the program, and ask any questions you may have about the travel seminar.
Access the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. using the password “adventure.”
Learn more about all of Drake’s 2021 travel seminars, including how to apply.
— Nathan Jacobson, Drake International
The following message was sent from Erin Lain, associate provost for campus equity and inclusion; Tony Tyler, associate dean of students; and Danielle Green, director of the counseling center, to the campus community on Monday, June 1.
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,
We write you today in a very serious time in our nation. Not only are each of us determining how to stay safe in a worldwide pandemic, but we are faced with continual reminders of violence Black communities face.
The death of George Floyd has struck a chord with many people. For many it resonates deeply in a long string of extra-judicial killings from Ahmaud Arbury to Breonna Taylor and highlights long standing violence against marginalized communities in our country. We have seen violence even in the Des Moines community in the past few weeks with the attack on DarQuan Jones.
It seems like every week we hear about a Black person being killed, a Jewish grocery store being attacked, refugees being mistreated, LGBTQ folks facing homophobia and transphobia, or Asian communities facing xenophobia. The list goes on and on. The reports of violence and inequity can be overwhelming.
It is important that at this time we not only take care of ourselves as we are bombarded with violent images, but also that we reaffirm our commitment to equity and inclusion. We must take action to show those from marginalized groups that their lives matter.
The added stress and ambiguity of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic adds additional challenges right now. Below are some suggestions and guides for staying well and engaging your community.
Educate yourself
If you are looking for a way to take action and respond, often the best place to start is educating yourself. The Office of Equity and Inclusion has developed a series of Social Justice Toolkits, located here. There is an Anti-Racist Toolkit listed after the list of other toolkits.
Protest and Social Unrest
Protests are a form of social and political discourse. You may feel compelled to join a local safe, organized protest or travel to join one. If you do, we suggest you review your rights as a protester. Please also see guidance on safe and healthy public demonstrations.
A Time to Come Together
On Wednesday, June 3, at noon, faculty, staff, and students are invited to come together virtually to share, grieve, and organize. In order to join this session please register here.
Prioritizing Mental Health
Mental health challenges may creep up in ways we do not anticipate. When we are alone, or quiet, or without distraction is often when challenging mental health concerns can arise. The answer is not to avoid being alone or quiet or without distraction, rather, it is notice what you are thinking and feeling and take action to care for yourself. Some simple ways to do this are to eat well, sleep well, check in with others, and visit with the counseling center. This website provides additional tips and tools you can use to cope.
If you are a student, the Counseling Center is offering a Zoom Call with Sharaine Conner, (LMSW, IADC), a therapist at Thriving Family Counseling Services in Des Moines to discuss mental health during this time of social unrest. We will share on Drake Student Central on Facebook opportunities to register for this Zoom Call.
If you are a faculty or staff member, the Drake Counselling Center has guidance for supporting students, and at the bottom of the page, information on contacting Employee Family Resources if you need support.
In solidarity,
Erin Lain, PhD, JD
Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion
Professor of Law
She/Her/Hers
Tony Tyler, M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Students
He/Him/His
Danielle Green, MSW, LISW, CADC
Director of the Counseling Center
She/Her/Hers
The ‘Finland: Perspectives on Education’ J-Term 2021 travel seminar will have a Zoom information session on Wednesday, May 20, at 12 p.m. Attend to learn from the lead instructor, Professor Trent Grundmeyer, about the course, about the excursions and activities included in the program, and to ask any questions you may have about this travel seminar.
Access the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at 12 p.m.
Learn more about all of Drake’s J-Term 2021 travel seminars, including how to apply.
— Nathan Jacobson, Drake International
Summer is a great time to continue your education, pick up additional credits, or work to improve your grade point average. Whether you’re located in Des Moines or thousands of miles away, online courses are available to you—no matter your location. Use Drake’s online scheduling feature to see the current listing of summer online courses.
Summer at Drake begins May 18 and ends August 25 for most classes, with online courses offered during two sessions. For Drake Law School, the summer session runs June 1 through July 31. All summer courses will be taught by Drake faculty who will provide an exceptional Drake learning experience.
Do you still have Bulldog Bucks to spend? You can shop online at the University Bookstore and use your Bulldog Bucks as a payment method.
Bulldog Bucks carry over from year-to-year (so returning students can use them next year), but they are not refunded when you leave Drake. If this is your last semester here (congrats, Seniors!), consider purchasing something to show off your Drake pride.
— Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center
