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 evening and on 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.

2018 Sport/Event Opportunities

— 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:
Marilea Chase, 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

Those on Drake’s health plan can save approximately $300 in 2019 by completing a wellness screening this year. If you are on Drake’s health plan and currently enrolled in the Wellness Premium Incentive Program, you must complete a wellness screening annually to retain your savings. There are three ways to complete your screening:

1. At a participating Hy-Vee (available July 1—Sept. 15).
2. On campus through UnityPoint Health (online registration opens Sept. 4 with screening dates in October).
3. With your physician and fill out a Physician Wellness Screening Results Form.

If you have a physical, with bloodwork, between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, the results can be submitted as your wellness screening.

• Take a copy of the Physician Wellness Screening Results Form to your appointment.
• Your physician must sign the completed form and you or your physician must fax it to 1-855-827-6307. Results will be forwarded to Wellmark.
• The signed form must be received by Sept. 30, 2018.
• It is up to you to ensure your physician’s office submits the appropriate paperwork by the Sept. 30 deadline. To determine whether your paperwork has been received, contact Wellmark on their 24/7 helpline at 1-877-252-8412.

New this year: You will NOT be required to complete an online wellness assessment. You only need to complete the wellness screening to receive the premium incentive.

For questions, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 515-271-1880.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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

— 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

— 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