If you are on Drake’s health plan, you must complete a biometric screening annually to retain your wellness premium discount, which is a savings of approximately $300.

The online registration form for on campus wellness screenings with UnityPoint is open. To guarantee a slot, register early. The screenings will be held between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of the Olmsted Center on Oct. 2, 4, 5, 10-12, 16, and 17.  To schedule a screening, log in with the username DRAKE and password SCREEN (in all caps).

If you registered for an on-campus screening but don’t remember your appointment date and time, check your received, spam, or deleted email folders for an email confirmation from UnityPoint with the subject: Health Screen Confirmation. It would have been delivered to the email address you entered on your registration. Questions regarding the on-campus UnityPoint screenings should be sent to unitypointhealth.desmoines@gmail.com.

If you need to cancel an on-campus screening, send an email to jennifer.umphfleet@unitypoint.org with your name, date, and time of appointment you wish to cancel.  You will need to re-register online for a new appointment. Changes can be made up to 48 hours prior to the appointment, if slots are still available.

For questions, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join this year’s Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 3. This walk is part of the Healthiest State Initiative and its goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.

The walk will begin at the north entrance of the Olmsted Center at 12 p.m. and follow a path around Drake’s campus. Fruit infuser bottles and Grand Blue Mile tech shirts will be handed out, as supplies last, to faculty, staff, and students.

This year we are combining efforts with Sodexo’s Mindful Mile program. Lucas Flaherty, Sodexo campus dietitian, will be on hand to provide handouts, a few snacks, infused water, and more. If it rains, the walk will take place at the indoor track in The Knapp Center.

It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk a mile, so consider taking a few minutes away from work or studies to participate in this fun and healthy event.

For more information, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

The Drake University Occupational Therapy (OT) program will be providing wellness educational opportunities for Drake faculty, staff, and students. The booth will run weekly, on Tuesdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main level of Olmsted starting Sept. 25. Occupational Therapy students will be available to provide education, tips, and strategies to support wellness among the Drake University community.

Faculty and staff who visit the booth four or more weeks will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credits and be entered into a drawing for prizes at the end of the semester.

Wellness Topics
Sept. 25: Backpack Awareness Week — proper lifting and carrying techniques/examples
Oct. 2: Nutrition quiz/visual on sugar consumption, health literacy, how to read a nutrition label
Oct. 23: Memory games — information on brain health
Oct. 30: Sleep Hygiene
Nov. 6: Technology Detox-unplug
Nov. 13: Balance Tests/Flexibility
Nov. 27: Work/life balance mindfulness/stress management
Dec. 4: Winter health/hand washing

For more information, contact Rachel Allen-McHugh at rachel.allen-mchugh@drake.edu or Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Drake has challenged Des Moines University and Wesley Life to a step challenge. We are putting together a team and want you to participate.

During the month of October, team members from all three institutions will track their daily steps. You may use a pedometer, fitness tracker, or smart phone app. Any movement that records steps counts, including walking, running, and fitness classes. You will be provided with a journal to make recording easy and receive fun facts and tips along the way.

At the end of the month, the institution with the highest average step total will win a traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year. Individual prizes will be awarded as well. We need your help to win that trophy.

This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students so spread the word. To register, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 28.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Have you strained your back or “tweaked” a knee while working in the yard or playing golf? Do you have questions about your child and sports?

Join Nate Newman, associate professor and chair of athletic training, on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310/311, as he shares valuable information and answers questions that will help you and your family stay healthy.

This presentation will provide information about common treatments, remedies, and guidance that may assist with the common aches and pains you and your family suffer from daily activities or athletics.

Participants will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credit and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.

To register, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Human Resources is pleased to announce the BUILD program for fall 2018.

BUILD stands for ­Bulldogs United In Learning Drake. Bulldogs are leaders passionate about learning and proud of our Drake pack.  We’re constantly looking for ways to strengthen and build our future – whether by learning a new skill or getting to know a colleague from across campus.

Whether you desire to learn more about benefits and wellness initiatives, enhance some of your professional development skills, or learn more about Drake, a variety of opportunities are available.  Besides learning new information, you will be entered into drawings and receive credits for attending a variety of HR sponsored events, lasting 1 to 2 hours.

The program and online registration for the fall semester is now available, through the BUILD app in myDrake. To access the BUILD app, click on All Apps  and look to the Other Employee Apps section.

Please take a few moments to review the program and together we will BUILD Drake!

Debra Wiley, HR Partner

Please join Human Resources in welcoming several new full-time employees to the Bulldog family during the month of August.

Andrew Beall, Women’s Basketball Manager, Athletics
Madelyn (Mady) Schmidt, Assistant Volleyball Coach (formerly P/T), Athletics
Sarah Michaud, Athletic Trainer, Athletics
Lindsay Crevoiserat, Assist. Coach, Women’s C.C./Dist. Track & Field, Athletics
John Hollimon, Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach, Athletics
Madeleine (Maddie) Johnson, Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach, Athletics
Jordan Viers, Athletics Trainer, Athletics
James (Jim) McKinney, Network Engineer, ITS
Tin Duong, Infrastructure Support Specialist, ITS
Sheena Bahls, Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Sarah Brundrett, Manager, Ops & External Relations, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Alisa Drapeaux, Assist. Prof., Health Sciences/Director Hlth.Sci.Exper.Edu., Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Kelsey Jones, CPSO 1, Public Safety
Ryan Grams, CPSO 2, Public Safety
Jessica (Jess) Kurtz, Administrative Assistant, Arts & Sciences
Clarissa Snapper, Gallery Coordinator, Arts & Sciences
Kevin Carlson, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Arts & Sciences
Cheryl Jones, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Arts & Sciences
Heather Falter, Assistant Professor, Music Education, Arts & Sciences
Erika Iverson, Visiting Assistant Prof. Law, Politics & Society, Arts & Sciences
Kieran Williams, Visiting Assistant Professor, Politics, Arts & Sciences
Neil Steinburg, Visiting Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Arts & Sciences
Matthew Canfield, Assistant Professor, Law, Politics & Society, Arts & Sciences
Adam Yankowy, Visiting Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts, Arts & Sciences
Bret Lang, Visiting Instructor, Environmental Science, Arts & Sciences
Cara Schwarz, Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry, Arts & Sciences
Emily Schoenrock, Head Start Teacher, Head Start
Amy Bentley, Policy Director, Harkin Institute
Vinay Harpalani, Visiting Professor of Law, Con. Law, Law School
Mark Bennett, Director of the Institute of Justice Reform, Law School
Shelly Hamlin-Rodrick, Administrative Assistant, Law School
Whitney Goodman, Administrative Assistant, Law School
Janelle Ausenhus, Assistant Professor, Applied Behavior Analysis, School of Education
Matthew (Matt) Stout, HVAC Mechanic, Facilities Planning and Management
Kathrine Beers, Assistant Director, Admissions Regional CO, Office of Admissions

Laura Schwarz, Human Resources

Have you strained your back or “tweaked” a knee while working in the yard or playing golf? Do you have questions about your child and sports?

Join Nate Newman, associate professor and chair of athletic training, on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310/311, as he shares valuable information and answers questions that will help you and your family stay healthy.

This presentation will provide information about common treatments, remedies, and guidance that may assist with the common aches and pains you and your family suffer from daily activities or athletics.

Participants will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credit and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.

To register, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources