Law Professor Miguel Schor published “Comparative Constitutional Theory” (Elgar Publishing, 2018). Schor co-edited the book with Gary Jacobsohn, University of Texas at Austin. The book is comprised of original essays written by experts around the world who use a variety of theoretical perspectives to explore the diversity of global constitutional experiences. Schor also authored one of the book’s chapters, titled “Constitutional Dialogue and Judicial Supremacy.”
— Kayla Choate, Law School
Members of the Human Resources team will be available Thursday, April 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Olmsted Center’s Drake Room. This is a convenient opportunity for you to talk with HR Partner Services about any HR topic that’s on your mind. You’re also welcome to schedule a meeting at the HR offices, 3206 University Avenue, if another time works better for you. We look forward to meeting with you and hearing your ideas for making Drake an even better place to work.
— Debra Wiley, Human Resources
Join Human Resources on Wednesday, May 2, as we honor Drake employees who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and those who are retiring or have recently retired.
This year’s event will be part of the Drake faculty/staff social on May 2 at 4 p.m. at the Shivers Hospitality Suite, adjacent to The Knapp Center.
Take a moment to stop by and congratulate your co-workers.
40-Year Anniversaries
Kathy Jefferson
35-Year Anniversaries
Andrea Charlow
Claudia Frazer
LaRhee Henderson
Aggie Jones
Joe Lenz
William Lewis
30-Year Anniversaries
Danny Beaty
Ronald Caudle
Janet McMahill
Elizabeth Robertson
Robert Stensrud
David Wright
Venetta Hammond
25-Year Anniversaries
Andrew Classen
Laurie Dore
Matthew Dore
Gary Johnson
Nancy Reincke
20-Year Anniversaries
Matthew Esposito
Michael Fucaloro
Donna Knight-Donovan
Carrie Lewis
Glenn McKnight
Paula Peterson
Scott Raecker
Maria Reyes
Lola Spear
Jolaine Sweiger
Sofia Turnbull
Desi Woods
15-Year Anniversaries
Shaunarae Bury
Mary Butterwick
Richard Calvert
Anthony Doss
Paul Judd
Robert Lampman
JoBeth Malone-Schoneberg
Jeannie Nielsen
Michael Rothmayer
Heidi Sleister
Heather Stemsrud
Inchul Suh
Keith Summerville
Elisabeth West
10-Year Anniversaries
Sandra Alvarez-Herrera
Bridget Arrasmith
Heidi J. Ball
Mary Byers
Ronald Cliff
Cassandra Clyde
Brina Coppi
Brad Crowell
Debra Dodge
Darla Eastman
Muir Eaton
Brandy Eganhouse
Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp
Jordan Flynn
Rick Fox
Alice Fynaardt
Eduardo Garcia Villada
Sarah Grady
Lisa Grulke
Alison Harms
Renee Hennessy
Pramod Mahajan
Amahia Mallea
Mary McCarthy
James McNab
Christine Miller
Kristine Plagman
Sarah Plum
Kimberly Puetz
Donald Severs
Jennifer Tran-Johnson
Richard White
Gary Williamson
5-Year Anniversaries
Ann Allen
Heather Armstrong
Lisa Bailey
Jenifer Baugher
Jack Bush
William Cashmore
Leslee Cran
Armando Davila
Diane Eischeid
Megan Franklin
Thomas Ginn
Kristin Glenn
Dianna Gray
Alyssa Harrell
Ryan Harris
Matthew Hayden
Sara Heijerman
Carla Herling
Jerome Hilscher
Terry Janssen
Jeffrey Kappen
Deborah Kent
David Kozlowski
Kevin Lam
Aimee Lane
Diana Lei-Butters
Eric Lindstrom
Darrin McBroom
Wendy Mobley-Bukstein
Alicia Munoz Martinez
Bridget Nixon
Kevin O’Connor
Shannon Odenbach
Tyler Patton
Kelly Read
Judith Russell
James Sacco
Charitie Schaer
Miguel Schor
Stephanie Sinovic
Stephanie Sledge
Austin Strawhacker
Donna Tuttle
Timothy Welty
Beth Wilson
Retirees
Garry Frank
Thomas Heger
Gloria Lawless
Carolyn Nelson
Thomas Pokos
Marla Rigby
Lawrence Naylor
Eleanor Zeff
LaRhee Henderson
William Lewis
David Wright
Terry Thorpe
Aggie Jones
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Join dietitian Anne Cundiff and Chef Stacey Wertzberger on Wednesday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Hy-Vee’s Club Room at 4605 Fleur Drive in Des Moines.
During this entertaining hands-on class, you will be the cook, making three lunch and snack recipes. You will learn new cooking tips and how to re-invent standard recipes, and when you are done, you can eat the fruits of your labor.
Cost is $20 per person. A minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 participants are required. Register for the class.
Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.
For more information or if you have trouble registering, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Learn strategies to help you transition from career to retirement during the TIAA Retirement Workshop, “Within Reach,” on April 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Room 310. Spouses and partners are welcome to attend. Registration is not required.
— Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources
The discussion group for the University Book Club is meeting tonight, April 3, at 4:45 p.m. in one of the back rooms at Smokey Row. The book club is reading Arrowood by Laura McHugh, an eerie tale set in Keokuk, Iowa.
To RSVP for the discussion, or to receive future book club information directly to your email, contact ascspecialevents@drake.edu. The discussion is open to any staff and faculty member.
In addition, the book club is accepting book selection ideas for the next fiscal year. Please send book suggestions to ascspecialevents@drake.edu.
Previous selections include:
— All Staff Council, Special Events Committee
Join ITS staff for the next sessions of Tech Tuesday on April 10 and May 8 from 2 to 2:50 p.m. in the Dial Center Large Conference Room. On Tuesday, April 10, find out where you can learn more and start on the path to becoming a Microsoft Office pro. On Tuesday, May 8, come and learn about the video conferencing tools available to faculty and staff. Learn more and sign up for the sessions today.
— Carla Herling, ITS
The Office of Community Engaged Learning invites you to an open house to see their new space at 1213 25th Street, immediately north of the Varsity Theater, on Friday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tour the space and hear about programs making a difference in the community from food recovery to college access programming. Refreshments will be provided. An optional tour at the Sprout Garden near The Knapp Center will also be offered. Contact renee.sedlacek@drake.edu or 515-271-2454 with questions.
—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning & Service
Ambassador John K. Menzies, former Chief of Mission at the U.S. Office in Kosovo and U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina, will be a visiting diplomat at Drake on April 6. Faculty and staff are invited to a breakfast with Ambassador Menzies on Friday, April 6, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Medbury Honors Lounge. Please RSVP to denise.ganpat@drake.edu if you plan to attend. Ambassador Menzies will also hold “office hours” for students from 10 to 11 a.m. on April 6 in the International Center, located at 1213 25th Street.
— Denise Ganpat, Center for Global Citizenship
All Staff Council elections are now open. Please take a few minutes to vote for your representatives for the 2018–2019 All Staff Council. Voting ends April 14.
—Tony Tyler, Division of Student Affairs/All Staff Council