The University will hold a budget town hall today (Tuesday, Nov. 4) at 3 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Parents Hall. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend to learn more about the fiscal year 2025 results, overall financial health, fiscal year 2026 budget, and a look ahead to future fiscal years. 

If you have questions you would like addressed at the town hall, please send them to president@drake.edu.

— Adam Voigts, Chief Financial Officer

Our annual opportunity to contribute to the United Way of Central Iowa, as a University, is coming next week! Your optional contribution can be through monetary support, volunteering, and/or by donating needed supplies and food. We have some fun, giving-level incentives which includes the incentive of getting a full-day off on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving instead of a half-day—if we can hit our campaign participation goal of 30%!

The campaign will kick-off on Monday, Nov. 10, with an email from United Way of Central Iowa and will conclude on Friday, Nov. 14. Some highlights to share:

• The campaign is part of our commitment as an anchor institution and to the Des Moines community
• One hundred percent of the funds donated remain in central Iowa (Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties)
• Serves more than 10,000 people in the 50311 zip code
• United Way financially supports many organizations that are partners with Drake including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa

This site contains all there is to know about the campaign with more details about the supply & food drive, volunteering opportunities, and giving level incentives.

You are encouraged to participate in a way that works for you!

— Nate Reagen, Office of the President

Cybersecurity Awareness Month may have wrapped up, but our commitment to digital safety continues. Nearly 30% of faculty and staff have finished the mandatory “Security Awareness Foundations” training—thank you to everyone who’s already taken action. If you haven’t yet completed the brief online module, there’s still time: the final deadline is Nov. 21. 

The training takes just 20 minutes or less and will help you recognize the latest cybersecurity threats, including those powered by AI. Protect yourself and our campus community by logging in and finishing your session as soon as possible. 

If you need assistance, reach out to the ITS Support Center at service.drake.edu/its or call 515-271-3001. Let’s work together to reach 100% completion and keep the Drake community secure.

— Becky Klein, ITS