Category Archives: Archive

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Reminder: Change to email encryption starting May 1

Starting May 1, all emails that include any of the types of confidential information listed below must be encrypted to send to any non-drake.edu email addresses.

  • Social Security numbers
  • Tax Identification numbers
  • Driver’s License numbers
  • US Passport numbers
  • Credit card information

Emails that include this confidential information will be flagged by the system and you will receive an automated notification letting you know your email was not sent. You must then either add encryption or remove the confidential information to send your email.

See instructions below on how to send and open encrypted emails:

Sending and Receiving Encrypted Email Messages (How-to)

Further questions about this upcoming change? Or about Drake’s Information Security policy? Please contact informationsecurity@drake.edu.

— Chris Mielke, ITS

News & Achievements Archive

Drake individuals and groups receive recognition from Iowa Campus Compact

We are excited to announce that the following individuals and groups have been recognized with an award from Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact:

  • Presidents’ Student Leadership Award recognizes an individual student or a student organization that models a deep commitment to civic responsibility and leadership, evidenced by initiative, innovative and collaborative approaches to addressing public issues, effective community building, and integration of civic engagement into the college experience.
    • Brian Orellána, ‘24
  • Presidents’ Civic Engagement Leadership Award recognizes a member of the faculty, administration, or staff or for a group (e.g., advisory committee, task force, project team) that has significantly advanced their campus’ distinctive civic mission by forming strong partnerships, supporting others’ civic and community engagement, and working to institutionalize a culture and practice of engagement.
    • Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • Presidents’ Community Partner Award recognizes a community-based partner or organization that has enhanced the quality of life in the community in meaningful and measurable ways and has engaged in the development of sustained, reciprocal partnerships with the college or university, thus enriching educational as well as community outcomes.
    • Above and Beyond Cancer
  • Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers.
    • CJ Younger, ‘23

Nominees will be recognized at a virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 4, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. The event is open to anyone. Register.

Learn more about each awardee. Lists of awardees by award category with images and additional description of each recipient’s accomplishments are available on the Iowa Campus Compact website the week of May 2.

Watch Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact social media (Facebook and Twitter @IAMNCompact) between May 6–19 for spotlights on each of the winners.

Congratulations to these changemakers!

Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact’s mission is to support member colleges and universities as they fulfill the public purpose that is at the heart of higher education. Drake University is a member campus of Iowa Campus Compact.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

Campus Announcements Archive

Campus-wide food drive

As you’re packing up and moving out, if you come across items (non-perishable foods, school supplies, hygiene items, etc.) that you don’t want to keep, put them in the designated boxes for collection.

Look for a yellow plastic bin or cardboard box near the entryway or lobby of your residence hall. The Interfraternity Council is holding a similar drive in fraternity houses, and there will be a bin at Alpha Phi and potentially other sorority houses. There will also be a bin near the C Store. If you have leftover flex dollars, consider using them to purchase food for this drive!

This drive is planned to last until mid-afternoon on May 13. It is organized by Next Course Food Recovery.

Items will be donated to the Little Free Pantries in the Drake Neighborhood or a nearby food pantry. Please don’t donate any perishable items or things that will not fit in the Little Pantries.

Contact andrew.kenanrd@drake.edu with questions about the Next Course drive and brian.orellana@drake.edu with questions about the Interfraternity Council Drive.

— Andrew Kennard, Junior

Campus Announcements Archive

Join us for the Adams Leadership Awards

Join us for a campus-wide celebration of student leadership at Drake University. The Adams Leadership Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 4, at 6 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. All Drake students, faculty, and staff are invited and encouraged to attend. Nominees and selected winners will be announced for 18 student leadership awards, including:

  • Outstanding First Year Student
  • Outstanding Transfer Student
  • Outstanding Student Organization
  • Oreon. E Scott Senior of the Year Award

…and many more! Students in the Adams Leadership Institute and the leadership studies minor will also be recognized. No RSVP required; note the time and date on your calendar and show up with your friends and colleagues across campus. Appetizer reception to follow in Levitt Hall for award winners and their nominators. We hope to see you there!

— Kristin Economos, Student Leadership Programs

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Deputy Provost 2:10: An appreciation

As we head toward May 1, I want to simply send a public note of appreciation to Dean of Admissions Annie Kremer and her entire team, as well as to the faculty and staff across the University who have worked so hard this spring to help families imagine their students here.

I’ve had the good luck of being present at several of our admitted student days and have seen the lovely mix of excitement and trepidation that families bring to the decision process. And, I’ve seen the high energy and thorough preparation that Admissions brings to these events, from the snappy welcome video to the heartfelt speeches from students, to the information-packed sessions on J-Term, global engagement, pre-professional programs, co-curricular activities, and more.

We wouldn’t be a university if we didn’t have students—and we wouldn’t have students without the tremendous work of Admissions and those of us who partner with that office.  So: thanks, Annie and all, for the work you’re doing!

— Renée Cramer, Deputy Provost

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Deputy Provost 2:10: Questlove and higher ed?

I’ve just reviewed the slide deck for Prof. Cathy Davidson’s upcoming address to the campus community, and slide six features a quote from DJ Questlove, inviting us to reimagine ourselves and our institutions, post-COVID-19. Since I love Tribe Called Quest, I got excited—and since I love thinking about innovation in higher education as a great way to serve our students and keep ourselves engaged, the rest of the slides made my day!

Please consider joining us for what promises to be an interactive, illuminating, and invigorating virtual event on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Sign up to receive the link to this event. If you’d like to join us for a catered watch party and after-presentation discussion, please let us know. We will also have the opportunity to gather together on Monday, May 9, from 3:30–5 p.m. in Howard Hall, Room 210, to discuss Dr. Davidson’s book, after her visit. Please register here, so we know how many books to buy and can provide an appropriate amount of refreshments.

— Renée Cramer, Deputy Provost

Strategic Updates Archive

You’re invited: Groundbreaking celebration for the Des Moines Public Schools Community Stadium tomorrow

Drake students, faculty, and staff are invited to the groundbreaking celebration for the Des Moines Public Schools Community Stadium at Drake University. Please join us at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, at the Courtside Club in Shivers.

First proposed in November 2019, this 4,000-seat venue will be used by high school football and soccer programs, additional high school activities ranging from marching band festivals to rugby matches, as well as middle school activities. The stadium will also be the new on-campus home for the Drake Bulldogs men’s and women’s NCAA Division I soccer teams. With construction bids awarded in March 2022, construction will begin this spring, and the stadium is projected to be complete by fall of 2023.

— Ryan Arnold, Community Engagement 

Campus Announcements Archive

Relays parking and road closure info

The Drake Relays brings thousands of athletes, alumni, and guests to campus. As a result, parking and travel on and around campus will be significantly impacted during Relays, April 23–30.

If you are commuting to campus, it is highly recommended that you use public transportation if possible. If you do plan on driving, give yourself plenty of time to find parking. Please remember that cars that are parked on the grass, illegally in handicap spaces, or blocking operations will be towed without notice.  

Saturday, April 23: Packet pick up at the Knapp Center for the Drake Road Races and Grand Blue Mile from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., about 4,000 people will come to campus throughout the day.

Sunday, April 24: Drake Road Races will impact vehicular traffic on Forest Avenue and 25th Street, and throughout the city of Des Moines, between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Sunday, April 24–Sunday, April 30:
Lot 17 (Facilities Lot) will be closed/No Parking allowed

Wednesday, April 27, 12 pm – Saturday, April 30, 6 pm:
Forest Avenue will be fully closed from 27th Street to 29th Street and will allow for only limited access from 24th Street to 27th Street and from 29th Street to 31st Street. No street parking is allowed along Forest Avenue. 

Wednesday, April 27–Saturday, April 30:
27th Street will be intermittently closed between Forest Avenue and Clarke street.

Wednesday, April 27–Saturday, April 29:
Lot 18 S (Studio Arts) will be closed/No Parking allowed

Wednesday, April 27–Saturday, April 29:
Part of Lot 13 (Ray Promenade Lot) will be closed

— Scott Law, Public Safety and University Operations

Campus Announcements Archive

In Memoriam: Robert Kemp, former Drake professor

Robert Kemp, former CBPA professor, passed away peacefully on March 15. From humble beginnings, growing up on his family’s farm during the Great Depression, to serving his country with the rank of Lt. Colonel and ultimately two successful careers in academia and the business sector, Robert lived a full life, grounded in the values of honesty and hard work. He exemplified what it means to be a friend, scholar, officer, and gentleman throughout his long life. Robert taught both graduate and undergraduate business students at Drake, and is remembered for developing connections between students and local businesses.

Read Robert’s complete obituary.

— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Faculty/staff golf league

Drake University Recreational Services offers a faculty/staff golf league in the summer for all faculty/staff. The league is 10 weeks (8 regular season, 2 weeks of playoffs) on Wednesday afternoons. The first week of matchups will begin at Grandview Golf Course on Wednesday, May 18.

This league will be administered on a handicap basis, with 80% of the difference between a person’s average and scratch used as the handicap. Spouse/significant others are welcome to play in the league.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 11, at 4 p.m. View the entry form for more information.

For questions, email ryan.parriott@drake.edu.

— Emily Madsen, Rec Services