Your Drake medical coverage keeps you safe, secure, and protected from more than health issues. As Wellmark medical plan participants, you and your dependents have exclusive access to MyIDCare™ identity protection services. Learn more about MyIDCare™.
— Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources
The Des Moines Corporate Games is an eight-week company based competition (June 3 – July 31) that promotes teamwork and company pride. And, it is a lot of fun!
You may participate in one or more events. Events range from team-based to individual and competitive to recreational. All activities are held in the evenings and weekends, and are free (except for golf cart rental). The games are open to all full-time and regular part-time employees, interns, and retirees. Drake will compete against other local companies for a chance to win individual and team medals as well as the Corporate Games trophy.
We need as many people as possible to be a part of these games and to show our Drake pride. Do you see any sports or events you can participate in to help Drake take home the coveted Corporate Cup?
Contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.
Sport/Event Opportunities
| Bags | Basketball 3-on-3 | Basketball Shooting |
| Blood Donation Challenge | Bowling | Burst Your Thirst Challenge |
| Cross Country Race – 4K & 8K | Cycling Tour Ride | Disc Golf |
| Dodgeball | Duathlon | Fitness Walk (Ames & Des Moines) |
| Golf – 4 person best shot | Road Race – 5K & 10K | Sand Volleyball |
| Spikeball | Track & Field | Triathlon |
| Trivia (NEW this year) | Tug of War | Ultimate |
| Yoga | Zumba (Ames & Des Moines) |
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Join Human Resources on Wednesday, May 2, as we honor Drake employees who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and those who are retiring or have recently retired.
This year’s event will be part of the Drake faculty/staff social on May 2 at 4 p.m. at the Shivers Hospitality Suite, adjacent to the Knapp Center.
Take a moment to stop by and congratulate your co-workers.
40-Year Anniversary:
Kathy Jefferson
35-Year Anniversaries:
Andrea Charlow, Claudia Frazer, LaRhee Henderson, Aggie Jones, Joe Lenz, William Lewis
30-Year Anniversaries:
Danny Beaty, Ronald Caudle, Venetta Hammond, Janet McMahill, Elizabeth Robertson, Robert Stensrud, David Wright
25-Year Anniversaries:
Andrew Classen, Laurie Dore, Matthew Dore, Gary Johnson, Nancy Reincke
20-Year Anniversaries:
Matthew Esposito, Michael Fucaloro, Donna Knight-Donovan, Carrie Lewis, Glenn McKnight, Paula Peterson, Scott Raecker, Maria Reyes, Lola Spear, Jolaine Sweiger, Sofia Turnbull, Desi Woods
15-Year Anniversaries:
Shaunarae Bury, Mary Butterwick, Richard Calvert, Anthony Doss, Paul Judd, Robert Lampman, JoBeth Malone-Schoneberg, Jeannie Nielsen, Michael Rothmayer, Heidi Sleister, Heather Stemsrud, Inchul Suh, Keith Summerville, Elisabeth West
10-Year Anniversaries:
Sandra Alvarez-Herrera, Bridget Arrasmith, Heidi J. Ball, Mary Byers, Ronald Cliff, Cassandra Clyde, Brina Coppi, Brad Crowell, Debra Dodge, Darla Eastman, Muir Eaton, Brandy Eganhouse, Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp, Jordan Flynn, Rick Fox, Alice Fynaardt, Eduardo Garcia Villada, Sarah Grady, Lisa Grulke, Alison Harms, Renee Hennessy, Pramod Mahajan, Amahia Mallea, Mary McCarthy, James McNab, Christine Miller, Kristine Plagman, Sarah Plum, Kimberly Puetz, Donald Severs, Jennifer Tran-Johnson, Richard White, Gary Williamson
5-Year Anniversaries:
Ann Allen, Heather Armstrong, Lisa Bailey, Jenifer Baugher, Jack Bush, William Cashmore, Leslee Cran, Armando Davila, Diane Eischeid, Megan Franklin, Thomas Ginn, Kristin Glenn, Dianna Gray, Alyssa Harrell, Ryan Harris, Matthew Hayden, Sara Heijerman, Carla Herling, Jerome Hilscher, Terry Janssen, Jeffrey Kappen, Deborah Kent, David Kozlowski, Kevin Lam, Aimee Lane, Diana Lei-Butters, Eric Lindstrom, Darrin McBroom, Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, Alicia Munoz Martinez, Bridget Nixon, Kevin O’Connor, Shannon Odenbach, Tyler Patton, Kelly Read, Judith Russell, James Sacco, Charitie Schaer, Miguel Schor, Stephanie Sinovic, Stephanie Sledge, Austin Strawhacker, Donna Tuttle, Timothy Welty, Beth Wilson
Retirees:
Garry Frank, Thomas Heger, LaRhee Henderson, Aggie Jones, Gloria Lawless, William Lewis, Larry Naylor, Carolyn Nelson, Thomas Pokos, Marla Rigby, M. Christine Schneider, Terry Thorpe, David Wright, Eleanor Zeff
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
In March, Drake welcomed seven new individuals to the Bulldog family.
Ann Guddall, Academic Affairs Budget Manager, Provost’s Office
Mollie McKenzie, Compliance Coordinator, Pharmacy & Health Science
Jared Butler, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy & Health Science
Sri Sai “Navya” Mannengi, Admission Counselor, Office of Admission
Patrick Bourgeacq, Assistant Director, International Admission, Office of Admission
Ethan Fickau, Admission Counselor, Office of Admission
Darian DeVries, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Athletics
— Laura Schwarz, Human Resources
Members of the Human Resources team will be available Thursday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Olmsted Center’s Drake Room. This is a convenient opportunity for you to talk with HR Partner Services about any HR topic that’s on your mind. You’re also welcome to schedule a meeting at the HR offices, 3206 University Avenue, if another time works better for you. We look forward to meeting with you and hearing your ideas for making Drake an even better place to work.
— Debra Wiley, Human Resources
The Des Moines Corporate Games is an eight-week company based competition (June 3 – July 31) that promotes teamwork and company pride. And, it is a lot of fun!
You may participate in one or more events. Events range from team-based to individual and competitive to recreational. All activities are held in the evenings and weekends, and are free (except for golf cart rental). The games are open to all full-time and regular part-time employees, interns, and retirees. Drake will compete against other local companies for a chance to win individual and team medals as well as the Corporate Games trophy.
We need as many people as possible to be a part of these games and to show our Drake pride. Do you see any sports or events you can participate in to help Drake take home the coveted Corporate Cup?
Contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.
Sport/Event Opportunities
| Bags | Basketball 3-on-3 | Basketball Shooting |
| Blood Donation Challenge | Bowling | Burst Your Thirst Challenge |
| Cross Country Race – 4K & 8K | Cycling Tour Ride | Disc Golf |
| Dodgeball | Duathlon | Fitness Walk (Ames & Des Moines) |
| Golf – 4 person best shot | Road Race – 5K & 10K | Sand Volleyball |
| Spikeball | Track & Field | Triathlon |
| Trivia (NEW this year) | Tug of War | Ultimate |
| Yoga | Zumba (Ames & Des Moines) |
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Time away from work is important for your physical and psychological well-being. Vacation is one means of providing this time to eligible employees. Don’t wait until the last minute, or you may just end up losing vacation time. Vacation cannot be carried over from one fiscal year to the next and must be used by June 30, 2018, or it is forfeited.
We encourage you to look at your calendar and plan your time-off in advance so that it does not conflict with other employees’ time-off and allows for appropriate coverage needs in your department. All vacation is subject to manager approval. Your manager will appreciate the time to communicate conflicts and to plan accordingly.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Our current weekly Weight Watchers at Work series ends May 1. Tuesday meetings include a confidential weigh-in from 12 to 12:15 p.m., followed by a 30-minute class. Classes are held in Opperman Hall, Room 262. Weight Watchers’ unique mix of face-to-face interaction with a trained leader, group support, accountability, digital tools, and the convenience of meeting in the workplace has been a winning combination for many Drake faculty and staff.
The cost is $156 for a 12-week renewable series with a minimum of 15 participants. Payment may be made in a lump sum or split into three payments.
If you are interested in joining the next Weight Watchers at Work series, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu by Friday, April 27.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Members of the Human Resources team will be available Thursday, April 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Olmsted Center’s Drake Room. This is a convenient opportunity for you to talk with HR Partner Services about any HR topic that’s on your mind. You’re also welcome to schedule a meeting at the HR offices, 3206 University Avenue, if another time works better for you. We look forward to meeting with you and hearing your ideas for making Drake an even better place to work.
— Debra Wiley, Human Resources
Join Human Resources on Wednesday, May 2, as we honor Drake employees who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and those who are retiring or have recently retired.
This year’s event will be part of the Drake faculty/staff social on May 2 at 4 p.m. at the Shivers Hospitality Suite, adjacent to The Knapp Center.
Take a moment to stop by and congratulate your co-workers.
40-Year Anniversaries
Kathy Jefferson
35-Year Anniversaries
Andrea Charlow
Claudia Frazer
LaRhee Henderson
Aggie Jones
Joe Lenz
William Lewis
30-Year Anniversaries
Danny Beaty
Ronald Caudle
Janet McMahill
Elizabeth Robertson
Robert Stensrud
David Wright
Venetta Hammond
25-Year Anniversaries
Andrew Classen
Laurie Dore
Matthew Dore
Gary Johnson
Nancy Reincke
20-Year Anniversaries
Matthew Esposito
Michael Fucaloro
Donna Knight-Donovan
Carrie Lewis
Glenn McKnight
Paula Peterson
Scott Raecker
Maria Reyes
Lola Spear
Jolaine Sweiger
Sofia Turnbull
Desi Woods
15-Year Anniversaries
Shaunarae Bury
Mary Butterwick
Richard Calvert
Anthony Doss
Paul Judd
Robert Lampman
JoBeth Malone-Schoneberg
Jeannie Nielsen
Michael Rothmayer
Heidi Sleister
Heather Stemsrud
Inchul Suh
Keith Summerville
Elisabeth West
10-Year Anniversaries
Sandra Alvarez-Herrera
Bridget Arrasmith
Heidi J. Ball
Mary Byers
Ronald Cliff
Cassandra Clyde
Brina Coppi
Brad Crowell
Debra Dodge
Darla Eastman
Muir Eaton
Brandy Eganhouse
Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp
Jordan Flynn
Rick Fox
Alice Fynaardt
Eduardo Garcia Villada
Sarah Grady
Lisa Grulke
Alison Harms
Renee Hennessy
Pramod Mahajan
Amahia Mallea
Mary McCarthy
James McNab
Christine Miller
Kristine Plagman
Sarah Plum
Kimberly Puetz
Donald Severs
Jennifer Tran-Johnson
Richard White
Gary Williamson
5-Year Anniversaries
Ann Allen
Heather Armstrong
Lisa Bailey
Jenifer Baugher
Jack Bush
William Cashmore
Leslee Cran
Armando Davila
Diane Eischeid
Megan Franklin
Thomas Ginn
Kristin Glenn
Dianna Gray
Alyssa Harrell
Ryan Harris
Matthew Hayden
Sara Heijerman
Carla Herling
Jerome Hilscher
Terry Janssen
Jeffrey Kappen
Deborah Kent
David Kozlowski
Kevin Lam
Aimee Lane
Diana Lei-Butters
Eric Lindstrom
Darrin McBroom
Wendy Mobley-Bukstein
Alicia Munoz Martinez
Bridget Nixon
Kevin O’Connor
Shannon Odenbach
Tyler Patton
Kelly Read
Judith Russell
James Sacco
Charitie Schaer
Miguel Schor
Stephanie Sinovic
Stephanie Sledge
Austin Strawhacker
Donna Tuttle
Timothy Welty
Beth Wilson
Retirees
Garry Frank
Thomas Heger
Gloria Lawless
Carolyn Nelson
Thomas Pokos
Marla Rigby
Lawrence Naylor
Eleanor Zeff
LaRhee Henderson
William Lewis
David Wright
Terry Thorpe
Aggie Jones
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources