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National Volunteer Week

It’s National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world.

To help us share the impact of Drake’s volunteer contributions, student organizations and other groups are invited to submit volunteer projects and service hours for the 2021–2022 academic year. Please submit this form (https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKb6RXtgt3wUyuW) by May 11. Groups can also send information directly to amanda.martin@drake.edu if it is tracked in another format.

We’d also like to give a shoutout to everyone who engaged with Civic Action Week last week! More than 215 members of the Drake and Des Moines community participated in a number of events organized by several groups.

To see an ongoing list of volunteer opportunities, visit drake.edu/volunteer. To set up a 1-on-1 meeting to discuss your skills and interests in order to get connected to the community, contact servicelearning@drake.edu.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

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Join the University Book Club

Do you like to read, or want an outlet to meet co-workers from across the University? Join the University Book Club.

The University Book Club reads several books each academic year and meets for a casual discussion on each book. The next book is Rose Code by Kate Quinn. A discussion will be held Tuesday, May 10, at 3 p.m. at Louie’s Wine Dive (yes, the group is back in person!).

Our final book of the year will be “Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation” by John Lewis. We’ll meet to discuss the book in July.

Please feel free to reach out to sara.heijerman@drake.edu or dan.chibnall@drake.edu if you would like to participate in this discussion or would like to join the TEAM’s chat or email notification list.

— Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center

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Apply now for a J-Term 2023 travel seminar

You can now apply for a J-Term 2023 travel seminar through Terra Dotta, Drake’s online application portal.  Use your Drake ID and password to login. For additional information about J-Term 2023 travel seminars, go to the J-Term website.

How to View J-Term Travel Seminars and apply

  1. Go to Terra Dotta.
  2. Click on Programs in left-top corner of the screen in the black bar across the top of the page.
  3. In the Simple Search section, under Term, use the dropdown and choose J-Term, then click the blue button at the bottom of the page, Search.
  4. Under Program search results, all Drake J-Term Travel Seminars are listed first with an * and Star.  Under Program search results, click on the program you are interested in learning more about.
  5. Review travel seminar program specific information. If you are ready to apply click the blue Apply Now button on the right side of the page.
  6. Log in with your Drake ID and password to start the application.

Priority deadline for applications is May 15. Students will be notified of acceptance or waitlist by June 1.  When applying to a program you can apply for a Global Learning Scholarship as a part of your study abroad/away application.

Regarding questions about a specific travel seminar, contact the course instructor.  For general study abroad questions, or issues with Terra Dotta, contact studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Maria Rohach, Global Engagement

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Blue Magazine Spring 2022 issue available online

Read the latest issue of Blue, Drake University’s alumni insider. In this issue, you’ll find Bulldogs pursuing excellence and transforming lives in ways that will positively impact their communities for decades to come.

What’s Inside:

— The family of Holly Morrison Dierks, LA’76, is inextricable from the Drake Relays. The Morrison connections to the Relays date back to the early 1900s.

—  Drake men’s golf alumnus and two-time PGA major champion Zach Johnson, BN’98, was recently named the United States Ryder Cup team captain.

— You helped us break records in the All In 2022 Giving Challenge. See where we ended up! 

— Drake University changed the life of SJMC Dean Kathleen Richardson, JO’76, GR’01, LW’02. Her opening letter is an honor to our past and an inspiration for our future.    

— Donor generosity has transformed student lives. Hear the powerful stories your generosity is helping fuel.    

— Mark your calendar for the Drake Relays Alumni Tent Party and get a full schedule of events inside this issue. We’ll see you there! 

— Bruce Heintz, University Communications and Marketing

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Office furniture purchase requests, deadline April 15

Does your New Hire need a desk chair?  Does your office furniture need to adapt to accommodate flex and shared offices, or remote work options? 

A few basics on ordering the furniture you need:

Furniture Options:

  • The Drake Furniture Standards lists the typical new office furniture options available for order through our vendors.  Amazon purchases for these items are not permitted, in order for the University to capture the full warranty and maintenance benefits.  
  • New To Drake Furniture – we have a furniture available by consignment through our furniture vendors that can provide a significant cost savings (typically between 75-90% discount).  These items are usually limited in number and are available sporadically.  The best way to take advantage of this pricing option, is to submit your furniture need request early to FPM, and we will put the vendor on alert for your request.   

Planning and Delivery Timelines

  • New Office Furniture please allow 4 weeks for processing and 6-8 weeks for delivery
  • Academic Rooms Furniture Requests – please fill out a project request form http://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doGJSI87RkzQX1c.  These requests often involve technology, electrical needs, painting, etc.  Timeline for this could range 4-8 weeks for design and approvals; 8-12 weeks for delivery   

Approvals and Final Purchase – information to include on request:

  • Name of Requestor
  • Office / Space Location (Building + Room Number)
  • Description of items needed
  • Budget available and FOAPAL to use for final purchase
  • Signed approval from the respective Dean (email approval is acceptable)

Furniture Request Timeline

  • We process furniture requests with our vendors the first week of each month.   By submitting the furniture request by the last Friday of the month, you will get in-line for the next cycle of orders.  

Upcoming deadline: Please note that Friday, April 15, is the final day to request a furniture purchase within the FY22 fund cycle.  We will continue to process your requests for furniture after April 15, but will fall to FY23 funding.

Please submit furniture requests to Rob Ebel, FPM construction manager, at rob.ebel@drake.edu. 

— Michelle Huggins, Planning and Design Manager, FPM

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April is Occupational Therapy month: learn and participate in some engaging occupations

April is Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational Therapy faculty and students are excited to share some occupations that we use with the clients we serve and explain more about the profession. Please make note of the location and time as they vary throughout the month. All activities are free, however some may have limited capacity due to supplies/materials.

April 1, 12 p.m., OT Building (3003 Forest Ave)
Spring craft – flower pot and mini chicks – Dr. Yolanda Griffiths (Maximum of 12 participants), others can attend, watch, socialize and learn.

April 14, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Cline Atrium
Sensory Based Mindfulness Activities – Zentangle & Aromatherapy – Dr. Christine Urish

April 18, 12–1 p.m., Cline Atrium
How Sensory Impairment Impacts Faculty & Students in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) – Dr. Nicci Kuhl & Dr. Rachel Allen-McHugh

April 25, 11:30–12:30, Cline Atrium
How OT’s adapt tasks for children and adults – OT Students: Zayla Jyawook, Jenna Gregoire, Morgan Tegtmeier

To learn more about occupational therapy visit, aota.org.

To learn more about occupational therapy at Drake visit, drake.edu/ot.

— Christine Urish, Occupational Therapy

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Prevention work group

Are you engaging in conversations about sexual assault, gender based violence, or dating and sexual relationships within the work you are doing on campus? With April being sexual assault awareness month, I am inspired to connect with others across campus.

As the Director of Prevention Education and Programs, I know I am not in this work alone. One of my goals for the year is to connect with others throughout campus who are ‘doing the work’ with me.

If you have an interest in sharing the work you are doing to advance prevention conversations or are simply interested in knowing more about the formal prevention efforts being done through the Prevention Office, I welcome you to fill out this form.

This group would meet a few times a year to support, collaborate, and connect about prevention work.

— Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention and Programming

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Join us in rewarding Iowans who are making a difference

It’s important to recognize the individuals and organizations making a positive difference in our communities. You can help make that happen by participating in the Iowa Character Awards nominations.

Here’s what you need to know about the award benefits, how to nominate, who is eligible, and how to get started. Plus, more information is available online.

How To Nominate

Anyone can submit a nomination. You can nominate family, friends, co-workers, and community members. You can even nominate your own school, team, organization, or company. Nominations are due May 3, 2020.

The easy online nomination form includes 3 sections:

  1. Introduce us to your nominee.
  2. How has your nominee impacted your life and/or the lives of others?
  3. In what ways does your nominee show good character?

Plus, you have the option to upload letters of recommendation and other attachments.

Awards Benefits

• • • Prime-Time TV Special • • •

Award recipients will be featured in a one-hour Iowa Character Awards prime-time special that will air in the summer/fall of 2022.

The special includes features on each award recipient. Check out our playlist of the 2021 recipients.

• • • Awards Dinner • • •

Each year, more than 400 people gather to honor Award recipients. All nominees are invited to attend the celebration.

The 2022 Iowa Character Awards dinner will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Altoona, IA.

• • • Hometown Celebration • • •

Award recipients will also be honored in their hometowns during a special event organized by The Ray Center. We’ve honored recipients at football games, school assemblies, family events, and more.

• • • All Nominees Are Recognized • • •

All nominees will

  • receive a certificate of nomination and a copy of their nomination form,
  • be provided with two complimentary tickets to attend the Iowa Character Awards recognition dinner,
  • have their name listed in the printed program at the awards dinner.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Individuals, organizations, and communities who have not received an Iowa Character Award in the last five years are eligible. Previous nominees and Honorable Mentions recipients are eligible.

Individuals must be Iowa residents, and organizations must have locations in Iowa.

Youth nominees should be between the ages of 10 -19 as of May 1, 2022.

Learn more and start a nomination.

— Amy Smit, Robert D. & Billie Ray Center