Step away from your worries and take a 10-minute vacation with a relaxing chair massage. On Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cline Hall, Room 101, and March 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Aliber Hall, Room 204, licensed massage therapist Anne Boal will be giving chair massages.

Cost is $10 for a 10-minute chair massage paid directly to Anne Boal at the time of your appointment. Correct change cash or check only. One name will be drawn after the event and that person will receive a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage!

Click the link below to register for the day and time of your choice. You may register for one or two time slots per the online registration form.

• Feb. 28 (11 a.m.–1 p.m., Cline Hall, Room 101)
• March 1 (2–4 p.m., Aliber Hall, Room 204)

For additional information or questions, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

If you have ever tried to read a food nutrition label, determine how big a serving of meat really is, or wondered how to eat healthy at a restaurant, this series is for you.

Join dietitian Lucas Flaherty along with wellness coach Ellen Lowe for the third class of this four-part nutrition series on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 312/313. This class covers exercise and protein + water. Attendance at prior Healthy4U sessions is not required.

Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester. Additional BUILD information including an online registration form may be found at www.drake.edu/hr-internal/learningdevelopment/build/ .

After class, walk over to Parents Hall for the All Staff Council Spring Wellness Event! Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Thank you to everyone who participated in last year’s Wellness Incentive Program. It was a great success and we will be offering the same program again in 2017 (to receive the incentive in 2018).
What is the Wellness Incentive Program? Those on Drake’s health plan can save approximately $300 in 2018 by completing a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this year.

There are three biometric screening options:

• Complete a screening with your physician and fill out a Physician Wellness Screening Results Form
• Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee location
• Complete your screening on campus through UnityPoint Health

The Hy-Vee option is available July 1 through Sept. 15, and the on-campus dates are Oct. 4–6, 9, 11, 13, 17, and 19. But you can complete a screening with your physician now. If you have a physical in 2017—with bloodwork—between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, the results can be submitted as your biometric screening.

• Take a copy of the Physician Wellness Screening Results Form to your appointment.
• Your physician must sign the completed form and fax it to 1-855-827-6307. Results will be forwarded to Wellmark.
• The signed form must be received directly from your doctor’s office by Sept. 30, 2017.
• 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 help line at 1-877-252-8412.

After the completion of your screening, you will also need to take the online wellness assessment. Assessments are accessible on www.wellmark.com Feb. 1 through Nov. 17, 2017.

Questions may be directed to Linda Feiden, assistant director, wellness & engagement, at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Club Ped 10,000 Step Program
The idea of this program is to get moving! Walking, running, exercise classes—anything that creates steps. You don’t have to be an exercise enthusiast. It will work for beginners or fitness gurus. The ultimate goal of Club Ped is to reach 10,000 steps a day. Don’t worry, we will work up to it.

Club Ped begins Monday, Feb. 13 and lasts 10 weeks, ending April 23. All you need is a pedometer, activity tracker, or smart phone app to track your steps, and the desire to succeed. The rest is easy. You will receive a walking journal and weekly emails with helpful tips.
If you are ready to “step it up,” please send an email to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu with the subject line “Club Ped.” Deadline to register is Thursday, Feb. 9.

Couch to 5K (C25K) Program
If you would like a special challenge this spring, then Couch to 5K (C25K) may be for you. This program is designed to take almost anyone from the couch to completing a 5K (3.1 miles) in nine weeks.

There will be weekly training groups and motivational emails for when you need that extra kick. You can download a training app or receive a hard copy of the program. You just need to commit to training 30 minutes a day three days a week for nine weeks.

And when you finish the program we will form a team and complete the Drake Road Races 5K on April 29! Ellen Lowe and Linda Feiden will be your C25K coaches.

Couch to 5K begins Monday, Feb. 20. There will be an information meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at noon in the Paul Morrison Room of The Knapp Center. To register for this program please send an email to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu with the subject line “C25K.” Deadline to register is Thursday, Feb. 9.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Bulldogs United In Learning Drake (or BUILD) began Fall 2016, replacing the Excellence in Learning & Development program. To date, 186 faculty and staff have participated in at least one session. Each session is worth one or more credit hours. At certain credit hour levels, employees earn digital badges. A total of 17 employees earned badges during the fall semester. Fourteen employees earned a Level 1 digital badge, two earned a Level 2 digital badge, and one employee earned a Level 3 digital badge.

In addition to the digital badges, two names were randomly drawn from those who attended at least one class. The winners are Susan Dittmer and Pam Smith. Each will receive an email with a link to a catalog where they can select a prize of their choice.

All faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in sessions this semester where you may learn a new skill, improve your health, or strengthen your professional knowledge. As you participate, you will continue to earn credits toward digital badges that can be placed in your email signature to recognize your commitment to learning. And we will have another drawing at the end of the semester to give away more prizes! Registration forms for all BUILD classes are accessible through blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel under Human Resources, or by clicking here. For more information, contact Human Resources at drakehr@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

There are three upcoming BUILD classes you won’t want to miss!

Did U Know: Information Technology Services
Feb. 2, 11 a.m.–noon, Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311.
Learn more about the services provided by ITS, how you can get assistance if needed, and where to find out what’s happening in technology on campus. Carla Herling, Jerome Hilscher, James McNab, and Clayton Mitchell will be presenting.

Get Up: Stand Up
Feb. 8. 10–11 a.m., Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311
How much time do you spend sitting at your desk, commuting, and relaxing at home? Learn how to get moving throughout the day to boost your physical and emotional health. Traci Stumbo from Employee & Family Resources will be presenting.

Healthy4U – Small Changes, Big Impact (Part 3)
Feb. 15, 10–11 a.m., Olmsted Center, Rooms 312/313
If you have ever tried to read a food nutrition label, determine how big a serving of meat really is, or wondered how to eat healthy at a restaurant, this class is for you. Dietitian Lucas Flaherty along with Ellen Lowe will cover exercise and protein + water in the third class of this four-part series. Attendance at prior sessions is not required.

Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into drawings for prizes each semester.

The registration form for these classes is accessible through blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel under Human Resources, or by clicking here. Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

To access your electronic W-2 statement, sign into blueView with your Drake ID (Banner) number. If you need to reset your password, contact the Help Desk at 515-271-3001.

OPEN: Employee Tab
CLICK: Electronic W-2 (under Payroll Information)
SELECT: Tax Year 2016
CLICK: Display
SELECT: Printable W-2 Button (bottom left); Through the web browser, select File/Print to print the W-2 Statement.

Please note that 1095-C Forms will be available on/before March 1. Per the IRS, employees are NOT required to attach this form to their tax returns.

Should you have questions, please contact Human Resources: 271-1901.

—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources

Drake offers many opportunities for new and established faculty and staff. This academic year the University is introducing a series of “Did U Know” classes that will spotlight departments and services across campus.

Our next class in the series will highlight Information Technology Services, or ITS, on Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311. Carla Herling, Jerome Hilscher, James McNab, and Clayton Mitchell will be presenting.

Learn more about the services provided by ITS, how you can get assistance if needed, and where to find out what’s happening in technology on campus.

Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into drawings for prizes each semester.

The registration form for this class is accessible through blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel under Human Resources, or by clicking here. Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

How much time do you spend sitting at your desk, commuting, and relaxing at home? Excessive sitting is directly related to heart disease, Type II Diabetes, and various cancers. Learn how to get moving throughout the day to boost your physical and emotional health. You will identify health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, learn ways to ‘accidentally’ exercise throughout the day, and set S.M.A.R.T. goals and strategies to increase physical activity.

Join us Feb. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311 for this ‘moving’ presentation! Traci Stumbo from Employee & Family Resources will be presenting.

Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into drawings for prizes each semester.

The registration form for this class is accessible through blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel under Human Resources, or by clicking here. Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources