The kickball tournament scheduled for May 18 is postponed, but stay tuned—ASC still hopes to make this event happen this summer!
— Sydni Jennings, On behalf of All Staff Council
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Starbucks summer hours
Starbucks in Olmsted will be open this summer Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
— Shaelyn Hankins, Dining Services
Seeking student/faculty presentations related to China
Global Engagement is pleased to announce a call for proposals to present at the International Education Week Forum: China taking place November 18, 2022.
About the Forum
The inaugural International Education Week Forum will coincide with the U.S.-China Symposium at Drake University and will also have a thematic focus on China. Students and faculty members from Drake and other select institutions will present on research and other projects related to China. This mini-conference will provide an opportunity for students and faculty across disciplines to present their work and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Call for Proposals – Eligibility & Criteria
Undergraduate students, graduate students, recent graduates and faculty members are encouraged to submit proposals. Research and academic papers, poster sessions and panel discussions are all acceptable. Proposals may be submitted from any academic discipline.
How to Submit a Proposal
Submit a proposal using this Qualtrics form. Proposals must contain the following:
- Title of presentation
- Type of presentation
- Abstract or brief summary of presentation topic, themes, objectives, etc.
- Preferred length of presentation
Proposals will be accepted until September 30, 2022.
Contact Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator, with any questions.
— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Engagement
Drake Social rescheduled for May 18
You are invited to the next Provost’s Drake Social Wednesday, May 18, in the Cowles Library Reading Room beginning at 4 p.m.
During this event, faculty and staff who celebrated (or will be celebrating) a milestone anniversary or retirement between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, will be highlighted. Their names will be scrolled on video screens around the room.
Those who celebrated a milestone service anniversary between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2021, are also encouraged to attend. We were unable to hold this event in May 2020 or 2021 due to COVID restrictions.
There will be soft drinks, wine, beer, and light snacks. Take a moment to stop by and congratulate your co-workers!
— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
Campus parking during state track meet, May 19–21
Drake University is the proud host of the Iowa boys and girls state high school track meet. The meet will run from Thursday, May 19, through Saturday May 21. Staging and set up will begin on Tuesday, May 17, impacting Lot 18 north and south. This meet brings hundreds of high school athletes to Drake as well as thousands of guests.
This event will impact parking on campus. The following lots will have restricted access or will charge for non-Drake permitted vehicles: Lot 1 (FAC), Lot 4 (Tennis), Lots 18 N & S (STAH & Stadium), Lot 33 and the intramural field lots. Expect these lots as well as many lots on campus to be full early in the day and stay that way until early evening.
We ask that Drake students, faculty, and staff that need to be on campus Thursday–Saturday, plan accordingly, use public transportation if available and give yourself additional time to find parking and get where you need to be if you must drive. In keeping with our new remote work policy, those that can work remotely during this time period may wish to do so to avoid bringing vehicles to campus during this time.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we showcase our campus and the hospitality that is the hallmark of the Drake University community.
— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services
Deputy Provost 2:10: Cathy Davidson, link to presentation
I know many of you were not able to make it to the live event featuring Cathy Davidson, author of The New Education: How to Revolutionize Higher Education to Prepare Students for a World in Flux so I am happy to be able to provide a link to it here, for those who might wish to watch and discuss.
We will be doing a book group when the new version of the text is finally released (there are delays), and reading her newest text, on individual classroom practices, as part of Books for Breakfast, next fall!
— Renée Cramer, Deputy Provost
COVID-19 Update
The following message was sent from President Martin to the campus community on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
As communicated to campus yesterday, the University is experiencing a strong rise in reported cases of COVID-19 among our student population. As of this message, we are aware of 107 confirmed student cases, 20 of whom are isolating in Ross Hall. We expect these numbers to rise in the coming days as more test results are received. In recognition of the situation, to include where we are in the semester, we are taking steps to stop further spread of COVID-19 on campus with the explicit goal of protecting in-person commencement exercises.
Classes and final exams. Faculty are empowered to choose whether the remainder of classes and finals are in-person or online. Faculty are also empowered to require masks and/or distancing in the classroom for the remainder of the spring term and exam week.
All Drake University extracurricular and co-curricular events will either be postponed, moved online, modified, or canceled as decided by event organizers. Some of the events immediately impacted by this decision include the cancellation of today’s Provost’s Social and the postponement of the Faculty Honors Luncheon and the Senior Wine and Cheese celebration. Additionally, tonight’s Student Senate Inauguration and tomorrow’s Adams Leadership Awards ceremony will be moved online. Further information will be forthcoming from the organizers of all the events impacted by these changes.
Remote work. Managers should consider allowing staff to work remotely for the next two weeks where practicable. Individual departments and managers will determine and communicate changes regarding remote work based on departmental needs.
Masks are strongly recommended when in shared indoor campus spaces. Well-fitting, N95/KN95 masks remain the best protection against transmission. KN95 masks are available to students, faculty, and staff and can be picked up in the Student Life Center in Olmsted (one per person, while supplies last).
With everyone’s help and compliance with the above, we can stem the current spread of COVID-19 on campus and preserve an in-person commencement experience for our graduating seniors. Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and safety of our campus community.
— Marty Martin, President
You’re invited to Griff I’s birthday party!
The OG (Griff I) is turning 10 and Griff II is throwing him a birthday party! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by Black Cat Ice Cream Saturday, May 7, from 1–3 p.m. to help Griff I celebrate.
Both Griff I and Griff II will be there, party hats on. Instead of gifts, please consider bringing non-perishable food and/or personal care items for the Little Free Pantries in the Drake Neighborhood. Let’s honor the OG by helping our neighbors!
— Erin Bell, University Communications and Marketing
Sapphire Awards May 12, held virtually
The annual Sapphire Awards program will be held Thursday, May 12, at 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. All staff are encouraged to attend the event virtually to support their fellow colleagues. Join the event.
All those who have won Called to be True Blue awards throughout the year will be honored, and the winners of the Sapphire Awards will be announced. The Employee Excellence and Levitt Community Service awards will also be presented.
— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
Seeking faculty fellow for CEL
The Drake Mission, Drake Commitment, Continuous Improvement Plan, and Every Bulldog a Changemaker priority of The Ones Campaign, all promote community engagement as a signature strength of a Drake education. Thanks to funding from the Slay Fund for Social Justice and the Olson Endowment for Global Service-Learning, the Office of Community Engaged Learning is able to support two faculty fellows to advance the work of community engaged learning on Drake’s campus. Fellows serve a one-year term beginning July 1 and receive a $3,000 stipend.
See our faculty fellows page for full position descriptions and application instructions or contact Renee with questions. Applications are due May 20, 2022.
— Renee Sedlacek Lee, Community Engaged Learning