The Eta Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is having a supplies and coin drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The drive started Sept. 5 and will continue through Sept. 15. There are donation boxes and jars in the residence halls and in Olmsted.
—Maleigha Williams
Join ITS staff for a new program, Tech Tuesdays, on the second Tuesday of each month. All sessions will include a Q&A session (and cookies!).
Each month we’ll have a different topic designed to provide you with resources to use technology more efficiently in your job, and in your life. Feel free to sign up for one session, or all. Attendance at Tech Tuesdays will count toward BUILD credit.
All sessions will be held in the Dial Center large conference room from 2 to 2:50 p.m.
Dates and topics:
Sign up today at https://itstechtuesdays.eventbrite.com.
— Carla Herling, ITS
To clear the lots located south of University Avenue and on both sides of 26th Street, which will soon be redeveloped into a mixed-use space, two homes need to be relocated. The homes, which were originally scheduled to be relocated in mid-August, are now scheduled to be moved in October. The relocation date was pushed back due to the many logistics and parties involved. The move involves careful planning and coordination between city officials, Des Moines Police, and MidAmerican Energy.
Read more on the project.
—Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management
Your ITS team is excited to begin the 2017–2018 academic year in partnership with you. We have completed or made progress on several major projects this summer. Below are updates on improvements that have been made or are underway.
The new ITS service portal offers you a rich way to engage with us and better address your technology issues. By using the service portal at http://service.drake.edu/its you can keep up to date on service outages, search for Knowledge Base (self-help) articles, and help us resolve your issues more quickly by providing relevant information in issue-specific request forms.
Here are some resources that provide additional information about the service portal and how to use it:
ITS has added value through several other improvement projects over the summer:
As we move into the academic year, we are working with groups across campus on several complex projects that will extend throughout 2018:
Starting in September we’re launching a new program to campus, Tech Tuesdays. Join ITS staff in the Dial Center on the second Tuesday of each month from 2 to 2:50 p.m. Each month we’ll have a different topic designed to provide you with resources to use technology more efficiently in your job (and your life). Feel free to sign up for one session, or all four.
The first session on Sept. 12 will be a panel discussion with ITS staff on campus technology. Sign up and check out the topics for future sessions at itstechtuesdays.eventbrite.com.
We are also planning for the next administrative services satisfaction survey (which includes ITS). Please watch for this survey later in the fall and help us continue to improve our service to you by completing it. Speaking of continuous improvement, the ITS continuous improvement plan is always available on the ITS website.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any member of my team if you have questions, comments, concerns, and ideas for improvement.
—Chris Gill, Chief Information Technology Officer
Women’s Soccer
Drake vs. Wisconsin
Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
Volleyball
Drake vs. Omaha
Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
Knapp Center
Drake Invitational
Volleyball
Drake vs. SE Missouri State
Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.
Knapp Center
Drake Invitational
Volleyball
Drake vs. San Jose State
Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
Knapp Center
Drake Invitational
Volleyball
Drake vs. Montana
Sept. 9 at 3 p.m.
Knapp Center
Drake Invitational
Football
Drake vs. Southwestern College
Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
Drake Stadium
Women’s Soccer
Drake vs. South Dakota State
Sept. 10 at 12 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
*Stub Swap –Redeem your football ticket from Sept. 9 for complimentary admission to the match.
Men’s Soccer
Drake vs. Western Michigan
Sept. 10 at 3 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
*Stub Swap –Redeem your football ticket from Sept. 9 for complimentary admission to the match.
Questions? Call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
Don’t miss your chance to be part of history when Drake dedicates Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building, the first stand-alone academic buildings constructed on campus in decades. The ceremony and building tours will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. on the outdoor plaza between Olin and Collier-Scripps Halls. Learn more here.
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a town hall meeting on Drake’s institutional accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission on Thursday, Sept. 14, beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the Shivers Hospitality Suite. Kevin Saunders, director of institutional research and academic assessment, and Craig Owens, professor of English, will present a brief but compelling summary of our case for reaccreditation.
Please note the time of the social has been adjusted so that faculty and staff can also take in two other campus events: The Constitution Day lecture and reception from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Law School and the Women’s and Gender Studies social from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
During the social hour immediately following the presentation, guests can enjoy a beer, glass of wine, or non-alcoholic alternative, and reconnect with one another as we embark together on the beginning of the academic year. Worried about running out of things to talk about during the social? We’ve got you covered. An array of posters will bring the accreditation process to life and celebrate our many collective achievements since our last HLC review, nearly 10 years ago.
In addition to complimentary beverages, there will be snacks and popcorn. Parking is available nearby. There is no cost to attend.
Save the date: Future town hall and social events
Each event will begin with an informational town hall, followed by a social.
— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
Bulldogs are compassionate. This is especially true in times of disaster. We find ways to help each other and the communities of which we are a part. This summer, our country has experienced dangerous and devastating wildfires, flooding, and tornadoes. Now the Gulf Coast is being slammed by Hurricane Harvey.
There are different phases of disaster response: rescue, relief, and recovery.
Here are some reminders about what to do when disaster strikes; we hope you will take to heart and share with your friends and relatives.
The Corporation for National & Community Service is keeping NationalService.gov/Harvey updated regularly as new information about volunteer opportunities and other needs develop.
—Renee Sedlacek, Academic Excellence & Student Success
This position is responsible for the design and development of marketing materials for the entire Recreational Services department. This position requires 8–10 hours per week (no nights or weekends). Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is required and previous experience as a designer is preferred. Interested candidates should send résumé and portfolio to ellen.lowe@drake.edu.
—Ellen Lowe, Recreational Services
Drake Dining has made some exciting changes based on your feedback. This year we’ve introduced unlimited meal swipes and extended hours! Students are no longer limited to a certain number of meal swipes per day. Plus, Hubbell Dining will now be open from 11 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for dinner.
—Jennifer Bowersox, Drake Dining Services
