Category Archives: For Faculty

For Faculty

Faculty Regalia Rentals

Faculty participating in May Commencement must order their regalia rentals through Herff Jones using the customer and order numbers below. Order online at: https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com.

Deadline Information:

April 18 – Last day to order with free shipping

April 27 – Final deadline to place your order (rush shipping fees will apply after April 18)

MAIN FACULTY – Standard Regalia

Customer #: 14001855000

Order #: 5491961

LAW – Doctor of Law Regalia (purple panels and chevrons)

Customer #: 14001855000

Order #: 5491962

Please ensure you select the correct order number when placing your rental.

— Bulldog Shop

For Faculty, For Staff

2025–2026 Core Values Nominations

During the academic year, faculty and staff who exemplify Drake’s Four Core Values (Joyful Accountability, Generosity of Spirit, All In This Together, and Commitment to Mission) are recognized by their peers during select Provost Socials. If you missed out on any of the past socials, view the complete list of 2025–2026 Core Values Nominations.

If you would like to nominate a colleague to be recognized in the future, watch future editions of OnCampus for articles and links to the nomination form or contact Anne Marie Greenwood in the Provost’s Office.

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

For Faculty

Faculty Research Celebration: Call for Submissions

A celebration of faculty research and scholarship, showcasing the incredible contributions made by the Drake academic community will be held April 9 from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Cowles Reading Room. This event will provide an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the achievements of our faculty in advancing knowledge across a variety of fields. 

Please help us to prepare by submitting this form  with information about books you have authored, co-authored, or edited since January 1, 2025, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and notable papers. 

Your contributions are an essential part of our academic success, and we look forward to sharing them with our colleagues!

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

For Faculty, For Staff

Call for Learning Symposium Breakout Session Topic Suggestions

As we plan breakout sessions for the Learning Symposium this fall, we would like to hear your perspectives on the future of higher education. The Learning Symposium is a day with ample opportunitiesto reflect and reconnect, to socialize with colleagues, to focus on our community, and to center ourselves for the year ahead. Please share your thoughts in this brief survey by April 10 so we can design breakout sessions that reflect what matters most to our community. We appreciate your feedback.

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

For Faculty, For Staff

Provost’s Social and Sapphire Awards April 14

Mark your calendars for the Sapphire Awards and Provost’s Social April 14 in the Cowles Library Reading Room.

The Sapphire Awards, hosted by All Staff Council, will begin at 3:30 p.m. The Provost’s Social will begin immediately following the awards presentation at 4 p.m.

An assortment of snacks and beverages will be available. As a reminder, the Provost’s Social is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner. 

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

For Faculty, For Staff

Sign Up Your Team: All Staff Council Bags Tournament

Are you ready for a friendly competition to celebrate the end of the academic year?

Join the All-Staff Council Event’s and Community Service Committee in our bag’s tournament. Grab a partner or two and enter into our Corn Hole vs. Pie Hole bracket to see who will win, salty or sweet? This family friendly event will take place on Tuesday, May 19, starting at 1 p.m., on the Aliber lawn; snacks and drinks will be provided. Sign up here!

— Tiffany Hach, On Behalf of All Staff Council