Category Archives: Archive

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Update Your Email Signature

It’s time to refresh your Drake email signature! Due to recent server changes, logos and some social icons that were previously used in Drake email signatures have now been moved to a new location. Faculty and staff are encouraged to take a couple minutes to generate a new signature to ensure any image files being used can continue to display correctly.

How to Update Your Email Signature:

  1. Visit the UCM Toolkit, and select “Open Email Signature Generator“.
  2. Select the Templates tab on the left and choose your desired signature template.
  3. Return to the Build tab. (Your selected template will automatically replace the previous one.)
  4. Complete the form with your information.
  5. Select Copy Signature, then paste into your signature field in Outlook.

    Instructions for finding the signature field can be found directly on the page, after selecting “Copy Signature”.

Please note: Athletics signature options should only be used by Athletics staff.

For any questions related to using the email signature generator, please reach out to Kelsey Faybik, Director of Web and Creative Services, at kelsey.faybik@drake.edu.

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Drake Athletics Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game Nights

Drake Athletics welcomes Drake faculty and staff to two upcoming Drake basketball games for our Faculty and Staff appreciation games.

Faculty and staff can use this link to claim two free tickets, and purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate.

Join us in the Knapp Center for Drake women’s basketball vs St. Thomas on Nov. 17, and Drake men’s basketball vs. North Carolina Central on Dec. 11.

https://godrakebulldogs.evenue.net/promotions/STAFF

— Tim Tesar, Athletics

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Mending Workshop Nov. 6

Join the Office of Sustainability and DEAL on Friday, Nov. 6, to learn how to mend your clothing. The workshop will be held in the Johansen Student Center, Room 201, from 12–2 p.m. Needles, thread, and fabric to practice on will be provided. No experience required. All are welcome.

— Sydney Dvorak, Sustainability Coordinator

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Upcoming Fall Intramural Sports Deadlines

Registration is officially open for fall intramural sports and special events. The deadline to sign up for the annual 3-point shootout is Nov. 13. The winner will compete against other competitors from across Iowa to be crowned the best in Iowa.

All registrations are handled through IMLeagues via the DrakeRec App.

— RJ Hurd, School of Education

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DPS to Increase Enforcement of Parking Violations Beginning Nov. 2

Over the past several weeks, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has observed a significant increase in vehicles parked in University lots without proper authorization. While we understand that parking availability can sometimes be challenging, unauthorized parking creates a hardship for members of our community who have purchased permits and rely on having access to their designated parking areas.

Parking on campus is a privilege, and it is one that the University takes seriously. Parking permit fees help support the maintenance, operation, and management of campus parking facilities. When individuals park in lots for which they are not authorized, it diminishes the value of that investment for permit holders and can prevent students, faculty, and staff from finding parking in the areas assigned to them.

To address this growing concern, DPS must take additional enforcement measures.

Effective Monday, Nov. 2, DPS will no longer issue warning notices to vehicles illegally parked in University lots Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Vehicles found parked in lots for which they are not authorized will receive tickets and may be subject to immediate towing without warning.

This is not a step the University takes lightly. DPS has historically emphasized education and voluntary compliance whenever possible. Unfortunately, the continued increase in unauthorized parking has made stronger enforcement necessary to ensure that permit holders can reliably access the parking they have paid for.

Members of the campus community who need a parking permit may still purchase one through MyDrake or by visiting the Student Services Center.

Additionally, short-term parking options remain available through the ParkDSM app in designated campus locations. DPS is also working to expand the number of ParkDSM spaces available on campus and anticipates adding additional locations for the Spring semester.

We appreciate the cooperation of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors as we work to maintain a fair and accessible parking system for everyone. Questions regarding parking permits, parking regulations, or available parking options may be directed to the Department of Public Safety.

Thank you for helping us ensure that campus parking remains available to those who have purchased and rely upon authorized parking access.

— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services

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Facilities Planning and Management Went All In. Who Will Be Next?

Last April, Bulldogs made 1,524 gifts and raised $972,020 during All In, Drake’s 24-Hour Giving Challenge. One campus team gave us a particularly inspiring example of what it means to come together: Facilities Planning and Management.

Congratulations to the 47 FPM employees who participated!  Their support showed how colleagues working together can make a meaningful difference for Drake students and the programs that serve them.  A member of the FPM team was also the winner of Griff III’s delivery. Please join us in thanking the FPM team for leading the way!

We’re already looking ahead to All In 2027 on April 7–8. In the months ahead, we’ll share stories from across campus and ways to get involved. Facilities set a wonderful example, and we can’t wait to see how Bulldogs come together again this year.

—Heidi Weiss, University Advancement

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Wellcon 26, Drake’s Wellness Conference, Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m.

Join us for WellCon 26, the fourth annual Wellness Conference for Drake students, faculty, and staff, on Oct. 29 from 3–5 p.m. in the upper level of Olmsted. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of wellness activities hosted by on- and off- campus partners and enter to win raffle prizes including Beat headphones, an Owala water bottle, and a suitcase. There will also be massages and free food! The first 100 attendees will receive a free drawstring bag.

Register here: WellCon 2026 Attendee Registration – Fill out form

— McKinleigh Holland, CPHS

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Become A Peer Tutor

The Office of Access & Success is currently hiring paid peer tutors for Spring 2027 in accounting, general chemistry, Spanish, economics, and actuarial science.

Peer tutors play an important role in supporting student success by helping their peers build confidence, strengthen course understanding, and develop effective study strategies. Tutoring is also a great opportunity to gain leadership, communication, and professional experience while making a meaningful impact on fellow students.

Students interested in becoming a tutor should have strong content knowledge in their subject area, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping others learn.

Applications are open through Handshake and will be accepted through Nov. 1, 2026.

If you enjoy helping others succeed and are looking for a rewarding campus leadership opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

For additional information and application details, visit Handshake or contact the Office of Access & Success.

— Mia Stefani, Academic Excellence & Student Success

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Conversations with Colleagues

Join us for the first in a new series from the Center for Teaching & Learning. Conversations with Colleagues brings Drake faculty and staff together to talk about important campus and higher education issues.

In November, join interested colleagues from around campus to discuss generative AI at Drake and its implications for the future of higher education.

There will be two conversations each month on alternating days to meet as many schedules as possible. The November kickoff events will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch; drinks and light snacks will be available in the Ernst Boardroom, Johansen Student Center, Room 350.

— Bret Sikkink, Faculty Development Specialist