Category Archives: Archive

Strategic Updates Archive

Dean of students finalists coming to campus

Three finalists for the dean of students position will be participating in campus presentations in the next few weeks. Because the dean of students will work directly with students, faculty, and staff, we encourage each of you to be a part of the upcoming process to hear from the candidates.

Finalists Dr. Khalilah T. Doss and Dr. Brandon B. Barile-Swain have already given their presentations. The final presentation will be:

  • Dr. Jerry Parker, Interim Dean of Students, Drake University (Des Moines)
    Tuesday, March 7, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
    Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center

The curriculum vitae and cover letter for each candidate are available here.

—Dean of Students Search Committee

Campus Announcements Archive

Social media directory audit

The Drake University Social Media Directory displays the URLs for every Drake-affiliated social media page. Take a look around to see which departments have pages, follow them, and invite your friends to follow along. While you’re looking around, let us know if your department page has changed—maybe you have a department name change, you want a new cover photo, or you don’t see your URL on the directory at all. Either way, let us know by emailing Niki Smith at niki.smith@drake.edu.

If you want to learn more about creating an official presence on social media for your department or unit, reach out to Niki Smith.

Also, there is a student social media directory for all student organizations. Niki is also the contact for that directory if you see anything to add or update.

—Niki Smith, University Communications

Featured Events Archive

Save the date: Drake women’s basketball vs. UNI Feb. 24

Mark your calendars for this intense matchup. The Bulldogs and Panthers will come together in a heavyweight battle at The Knapp Center on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs were victorious in the first meeting in Cedar Falls after two overtime periods! This game is also the team’s annual Pink game, so grab your favorite pink shirt and help us Pack the Knapp. Tickets are available at www.DrakeTix.com or by visiting or calling the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647. Remember, all Drake faculty and staff receive $2 off per ticket!

Questions? Please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics

For Students Archive

Cyber security lecture

The Drake Association of Technology Advancement (DATA) Club is hosting a lecture by Brigadier General David A. Cotton, USAF retired, chief information security officer for the Iowa Regents universities and colleges, on cyber security. The event is open to the public and takes place Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. in Aliber Hall, Room 101. Cotton will speak about management of cyber, telecommunications, and information technology. He has served in the US. Air Force and Department of Defense and is an Iowa native. Refreshments and networking will take place after the presentation.

—YiFan Zhou

For Students Archive

Dining events and reminders

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Black History Month Meal at Hubbell. Sodexo and the Coalition of Black Students have designed a meal including succotash okra soup, country fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, fried catfish, mixed greens, baked mac & cheese, hush puppies, red beans & rice, pecan pie, and banana pudding.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Memories From Home Lunch at Hubbell. Try some of Drake’s favorite home-made meals! Recipes submitted from students, faculty, and staff!

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Vegan Lunch at Hubbell 

Friday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.: Breakfast for Dinner at Hubbell

Plus, meal block conversions run Feb. 13–24. Students on the 195- and 335-block meal plans can convert meals to flex dollars. A maximum of 100 meals per semester can be converted. See more information here.

—Jennifer Bowersox, Sodexo

For Students Archive

Get your steps in

Are you signed up for the Club Ped Program? We can help you reach your 10k steps by April! Come to the Group X Walking Group class on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. The class takes place on The Knapp Center track, and it is a fun way to socialize and get some exercise in to break up your busy day!

And don’t forget—Drake Wellness offers FREE body composition and fitness assessments for students. These evaluate your overall health and fitness as well as your current fitness level and risk of disease. From there, we can also help you develop a health and fitness plan to reach your goals. Email wellness@drake.edu to schedule your assessment.