As the weather starts to warm up, it’s time to get outdoors and get moving!  If you need a little nudge, join this year’s Walk this May Mystery Step Challenge!  During the month of May, teams will both track their step counts and solve a weekly puzzle.  Teams can also earn bonus points for finding creative ways to be kind and support others through social connection, whether it be a cup of coffee with a colleague or reaching out to family and friends you haven’t seen for a while.

To register a team, send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu with the names of your team members (4-8 per team), team name, and team captain.  You may also register individually, and you will be placed on a team.

Grab your walking shoes and let’s get going!

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

In June 2024, Drake employees will have the option to enroll in a Roth IRA, administered by our 403(b) partner, TIAA.

A new federal law recently enacted, the SECURE 2.0 Act, has brought about substantial changes to retirement account rules in the United States. Although these changes require employers to make a Roth IRA available to certain high-paid employees, Drake has decided to make it available to all eligible employees.

To learn more about how you can make Roth contributions to Drake’s Voluntary Retirement Plan, click here Additionally, please plan to attend an on-campus presentation provided by Drake’s new TIAA field consultant on Friday, May 3.

— Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources