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ITS back-to-campus update

Happy fall semester! Need a refresher on what Information Technology Services (ITS) offers? Or, are you new to Drake? Here’s a snapshot of what you need to know.

ITS News & Announcements: Information on outages, new ITS initiatives, and other important news can be found at drake.edu/its, on our IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its, or by following @DrakeITServices on Twitter. Want outage notifications texted to you? Opt in by texting DrakeITS2018 to phone number 226787. We also include regular announcements in OnCampus.

ITS Support Center: Due to flooding this summer, the ITS support center is currently located on the 2nd floor of Collier-Scripps. Walk-in support is available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone support is available 24/7 by calling 515-271-3001, or you can report an issue using the IT service portal.

IT Service Portal: Having a problem with technology? Need technology information? Visit the IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its to learn about technology services available, browse our knowledge base for how-to technology guides, or get assistance with a tech issue.

New this summer! MyDrake campus portal: Launched this summer, myDrake is your new gateway to campus information, resources, and functions and is located at my.drake.edu. myDrake is replacing our current portal, blueView in mid-September. You’ll see links to the tools you need regardless of your campus role(s). To help you get started using myDrake, see the IT service portal guide at Using myDrake for Students (How-to).

Need online training resources? Check out our curated list of technology training resources for students at Technology Training Resources for Students.

Not sure how to get started using campus technology? Visit drake.edu/its/students.

Also, watch for more details on the third annual ITS Phishing Quiz coming Oct. 22.

Carla Herling, ITS

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The Harkin Institute student employment opportunities

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is looking to hire students who are dedicated to civic engagement, social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Applications for Public Policy, Office, Event Planning Assistant, and Communications Assistant can be found on Handshake. The application will remain open until Sept. 7. Please direct any questions to Catherine Anderson at catherine.anderson@drake.edu.

Catherine Anderson, AS ’19

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From the desk of the intern: What’s going on at Drake this month?

Welcome back Bulldogs and welcome to the new members of the pack! Start your school year off right with these great events going on around campus (all for free, of course!).

Aug. 29: Hurts Donuts
Join SAB for free donuts from a classic donut chain in Des Moines on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by between your classes to munch on one of your old favorites (Cosmic Brownie anyone?) or try something new (like Maple Bacon or Fruity Pebbles). See their full donut collection here.

Aug. 31: Iowa Cubs Game
Get off campus and enjoy the finest of the American pastimes—a good old-fashioned game of baseball. Meet SAB in the Olmstead parking lot on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. to be bussed to the Iowa Cubs game. They will be playing Round Rock Express from Texas. Tickets and transportation are free to students!

Aug. 31: Outdoor Dodgeball
Would you rather play sports than watch? Campus Fellowship has your back. Bring your A-game to Helmick Commons for outdoor dodgeball on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. You’ll be sure to have a ball.

Ellen Koester, University Communications & Marketing Intern, JO’19, AS’19

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Walk-in Hours for Student Disability Services

The Student Disability Services (SDS) office, located in Old Main, Room 107, will be holding walk-in hours for returning students only during the first and second week of classes.

Walk-in hours schedule

Monday, Aug. 27
10 – 11 a.m.
1 – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 28
10 – 11 a.m.
2 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 29
10 – 11 a.m.
1 – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 4
10 – 11 a.m.
2 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 5
1 – 2:30 p.m.

For new students or for appointments that will take longer than five minutes, please schedule a meeting using Starfish or email michelle.laughlin@drake.edu or leah.berte@drake.edu directly for availability.

Leah Berte, Student Disability Services

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Intramural flag football and 6-on-6 volleyball

Registration is open for intramural flag football and 6-on-6 volleyball.

Flag football: Sign up before Sept. 5 on imleagues.com.

6-on-6 Volleyball: Registration is open for the following leagues: Co-rec competitive, co-rec recreational, fraternity, men(open), women’s competitive/sorority, and women’s recreational. The registration deadline is Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. with a manager’s meeting to follow at 5 p.m. in the Paul Morrison room.

Ryan Parriott, Recreational Services

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Auditions for select choirs and Drake University/Community Chorus

Drake’s four choruses are open to all Drake students–regardless of major or year in school–and provide rehearsal and performance experiences for singers at a variety of levels of skill and experience.  More than 250 singers participate in these musical ensembles and cherish opportunities for engaging rehearsals, meaningful performances, and transformational tours.

Auditions for Drake’s three select choirs (Drake Choir, Chamber Choir, Chorale) will take place from Thursday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 26.  Detailed information is available at drake.edu/music/.  The audition sign-up schedule, musical excerpts, and information will be posted on the bulletin board outside Harmon Fine Arts Center, Room 240, on Aug. 21.  Contact Aimee Beckmann-Collier, director of choral studies, at aimee.beckmann-collier@drake.edu for further information.

Students wishing to participate in the Drake’s non-auditioned ensemble, the Drake University/Community Chorus, can do so by coming to the first rehearsal on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium.  Please purchase the music (Dona nobis pacem, a moving choral/orchestral work using the poetry of Walt Whitman in a plea for peace) in the University Book Store and bring it and a pencil to the first rehearsal.

Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Music

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Exclusive offer for Drake Men’s Basketball at U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic

The Drake Men’s Basketball team will face North Dakota State on Dec. 1 in the U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic. This is part of the first ever basketball event that will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Faculty and Staff
Drake faculty and staff are eligible for a special offer as a participating school. Buy tickets now using special offer code DRAKE18 to pack U.S. Bank Stadium with Drake blue.

Students
Drake have the opportunity to purchase Drake student section tickets to this event. Student tickets are $15 each (limit one per student), while supplies last. Students must purchase tickets at The Knapp Center Ticket Office and present a valid Drake Card.

For additional information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Ryan Harris, Athletics

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Phi Delta Chi awards

The Psi Chapter of Phi Delta Chi got eighth place overall at the national conference for the 2017-2018 school year. The chapter also took third place for Professional and Service Projects and fourth place for Scholarship. Lastly, Phi Delta Chi received the 100% Achievement Award for the school year.

Morgan Hawkins, P2, GR

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Innovation Studio open house

Come to Meredith Hall, Room 124C for the Innovation Studio’s welcome back to campus open house on Monday, Aug. 27, from 3 to 6 p.m.

We’ll have t-shirt screen printing with The Side Garage and fun interactive events like 3D printing, 3D pens, Legos, button maker, vinyl cutter, puzzles, food, and more. For questions, email innovation@drake.edu.

 Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers