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For Students Archive

ITS update: Important reminders for Fall semester

ITS support: Due to campus social distancing requirements, the support center in Carnegie Hall is not open for walk-in assistance. Visit our IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its (or via the ITS Support button in myDrake) or call 271-3001 to get answers or report any tech issues. Our distance support options allow ITS staff to resolve many problems remotely. Our distance support options allow ITS staff to resolve many problems remotely. In-person appointments will only be scheduled after submitting an online or phone request if remote resolution doesn’t work.

eduroam wireless network: Connect to the eduroam wireless network on campus and sign in using your Drake email address and password. DUGuest is only for visitors and many campus resources are unavailable from this limited network.

Game and streaming devices: To connect your gaming console, smart TV, streaming device go to the device registration portal at https://registeradevice.drake.edu/ using a device connected to the eduroam network and follow the onscreen instructions. See Connecting a Game Console, Smart TV, or Streaming Device to the Drake Network (How-to) for additional information. If you live in the residence halls, and want a wired connection, please submit a Wired Network Issue request.

myDrake campus portal: Access myDrake at my.drake.edu. It provides links to many other applications and sites with information about campus life and access to the functions you need including Banner Self Service (MyDUSIS), email, and Blackboard Learn.

Blackboard Learn: As we start upgrading to the latest version of the Blackboard Learn, our Learning Management System (LMS), the courses landing page has a new look. Learn more at Getting Started with Ultra Base Navigation in Learn Ultra (How-to). Want to use a mobile device to access Blackboard Learn? Download the Blackboard app from your device’s app store.

Campus printing: You can upload documents to the virtual queue at print.drake.edu and print at any printer across campus. Full time students receive a $20 printing credit each semester. Learn more at Printing for Students (How-to). If you’re using your Drake ID to print for the first time, you’ll have to activate your card by tapping it on the card reader on any campus printer.

Connect with ITS: Want to know about changes being made? or any outages? Watch for more ITS information in upcoming issues of OnCampus, follow Drake ITS on Twitter @DrakeITServices, watch our news feed on drake.edu/its or service.drake.edu/its, or sign up for outage text messages by texting DrakeITS2020 to phone number 226787.

Interested in working for Drake ITS? Log into Handshake from myDrake (in the Campus Resources section) and apply for a Support Center Tech position. Open to all majors and years.

Not sure what other tech Drake ITS offers? Visit drake.edu/its/students to learn about all of the tech resources and tools available to you.

— Carla Herling, ITS

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Change coming to Microsoft-connected login screens Aug. 30

As a result of some changes to facilitate remote management of Drake-owned campus computers, ITS will be changing the login screen for all Microsoft 365 applications on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 30.

After this change, all logins to Microsoft 365 applications will require you to use your Drake email address as your username instead of your 9-digit Drake ID.

This change will only effect Microsoft-connected applications like myDrake, Teams, and Outlook. Non-Microsoft 365 applications like MyDUSIS will continue to accept either your Drake email address or 9-digit Drake ID as a username. After the change, you may also be prompted to re-log in to any open sessions on your computer and other devices.

More information and screenshots of the new login screen can be found at Signing in to Microsoft-connected systems (How-To).

— Christopher Mielke, ITS

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Apply today: The Adams Leadership Institute

Drake students: Build your personal habits and leadership skills this year through the Adams Leadership Institute!

What is it?
The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute (DVALI) is a leadership training program offered to undergraduate students at Drake University. Students admitted to the Institute are given access to personalized leadership training, co-curricular skill development, and career preparation that enhance their personal, academic, and professional lives. All students admitted to the Institute complete a three-part leadership training series, designed to equip students with self-awareness, communication, and perspective-taking skills that are immediately applicable to their personal relationships, academic coursework, campus activities, and professional goals. This co-curricular leadership opportunity is available to students from all academic disciplines and majors at no additional cost thanks to the generous support of Drake alumni and friends of Dr. Donald V. Adams, Professor Emeritus. A full description of the DVALI leadership training series can be found at drake.edu/leadershipinstitute. All three trainings meet weekly each semester and are offered every fall and spring.

How do I apply?
First and second year students are eligible to apply online at bit.ly/DVALI20 by Sept. 4. Students accepted into the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute will be notified by Sept. 15, 2020, with the opportunity to start the DVALI training series as early as the fall 2020 semester.

Want to learn more?
Visit drake.edu/leadershipinstitute, or register here to attend a virtual information session to learn more:

  • Friday, Aug. 28 (1 or 1:30 p.m.)
  • Monday, Aug. 31(4 or 4:30 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 1 (11 or 11:30 a.m.)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 2 (3 or 3:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 3 (10 or 10:30 a.m.)

All info sessions will be located on Zoom (online log-in instructions will be emailed to you).

Questions?
Contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

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Free English courses

Students, Drake’s Intensive English Program provides free learning opportunities to improve your English. Drake has a comprehensive Intensive English Program that offers intermediate and advanced level classes with an academic focus. If you feel that you may need additional help in a certain English skill area, be it advanced academic writing, grammar, or speaking, or if you simply would like to improve your pronunciation, you may want to consider taking one of our classes. The best news is that full-time Drake students, including exchange students, can take IEP classes free of charge!

All classes for the Fall 2020 semester are being offered remotely. Please note that these classes are not credit-bearing.

Our classes begin Monday, Aug. 24, and end Friday, Dec. 4. The last day to register for classes is Friday, Aug. 28. 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 — Kendra Hossain-Morehead, Center for International Programs and Services

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Remember to pick up your Drake-branded mask

Reminder: The University is supplying all students with a Drake-branded face mask. If you are a residential student, PMAC, RA, student athlete, Greek, or graduate student, a mask will be mailed or directly delivered to you (chances are you may have already received it).

If you are an undergraduate student who lives off-campus, you can pick up your mask at a table located outside of Olmsted on the following days and times:

  • Aug. 25, 1–5 p.m.
  • Aug. 31, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 1, 1–5 p.m.

Masks not picked up after Sept. 1 will be moved to the Student Service Center. Only one mask is available per student, and a student ID is required to pick up a mask.

— Nate Reagen, President’s Office

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Drake Together Compact

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.

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Student finance and registration one-stop shop

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):

  • Office of Student Financial Planning: Visit the Student Financial Planning profile in Starfish to schedule appointments, view contact information, and more.
  • Registrar: Visit the Registrar webpage to view our services, common FAQ’s, how-to instructions, and more. Contact registrar@drake.edu for virtual assistance, questions, or to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment.
  • Student Accounts: Visit the Student Accounts webpage to access contact information for our office, as well as other helpful billing information.

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

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Now hiring: Residence hall front desk assistant

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

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Watch out for COVID-19 scams targeting college students 

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:  

  • Research where a legitimate university email would be coming from, as many phishing emails use inaccurate department names.  
  • Call Drake’s Finance or Registrar’s office (or whatever office it claims to be from) directly to confirm the email’s authenticity.
  • Examine the message closely. While some phishing emails can be nearly impossible to distinguish from the real thing—bad grammar and spelling can give them away.  

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