Welcome new Bulldogs

Several staff members joined the Drake family in January: Aaron Edwards, Buildings and Grounds Manager, Facilities Planning and Management Jordan Curran, Grounds Worker II, Facilities Planning and Management Carmalee Woods, Administrative Assistant, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) Mikayla Olson, Administrative Assistant/Communications Coordinator, CPHS Sydni Fenner, Assistant Director of Admission and Student Affairs, CPHS … Continue reading Welcome new Bulldogs

Bulldog Applause: ITS

In November, Drake’s All Staff Council Recognition Committee celebrated Drake’s Information Technology Services (ITS) staff with a surprise cookie delivery. We continue the celebration here by spotlighting the department and providing a few fast facts about how they make life at Drake better. Purpose Statement: “Drake ITS exists to empower Drake University to thrive in … Continue reading Bulldog Applause: ITS

Innovation studio—with special guest

On Friday, Dec. 9, the Innovation Studio in Meredith Hall, Room 124C, will be open with activities including coloring sheets, Play-Doh, LEGOs, puzzles, and more! Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the day, and we’re scheduled to have a special furry guest at 10 a.m.! Questions? Email innovation@drake.edu. —Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

Executive Education Center celebrates completion of first Leading Others cohort

Drake’s Executive Education Center celebrated the completion of its inaugural Leading Others Cohort on Nov. 10. Twenty executives from 14 companies in central Iowa completed the 18-month experience with great success: Sarah Battani, Bankers Trust Rona Berinobis, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Amy Blahnik, DuPont Pioneer Ben Bruns, The Weitz Company Bill Connolly, John … Continue reading Executive Education Center celebrates completion of first Leading Others cohort

CGC events this week

Nov. 9: “The Resurgence of Collaborative Documentary in the Internet Era: Communities, New Technologies, & Social Narrative” Location: Meredith Hall, Room 101 Time: 7–9 p.m. Professor Diego Zavala is a member of the Department of Communications and Digital Arts, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Guadalajara campus, where he teaches film studies, screenwriting, and TV and film production. He has published articles and essays on documentary … Continue reading CGC events this week

Bulldog Applause: Spotlight on Arts & Sciences

Beginning this month, the All Staff Council is selecting a unit at Drake monthly and honoring all staff members within that unit. Following a drawing of all campus units, the Recognition Committee surprises the department with cookies donated by Sodexo and caps off the month with an OnCampus article spotlighting them. We hope you’ll enjoy … Continue reading Bulldog Applause: Spotlight on Arts & Sciences