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Campus Announcements Archive

New website for Drake University Archives & Special Collections

Cowles Library is pleased to announce a new website for the Drake University Archives & Special Collections at https://archives.library.drake.edu. Located on the second floor of the Library, the Archives collects and preserves documents, artifacts, and images related to the history of Drake.

The new website features a search box for the Special Collections; Archives Finding Aids; links to the Drake Digital Collections; as well as the Political Papers Collection, which includes the congressional papers of Sen. Tom Harkin, Rep. Neal Smith, and the Iowa Caucus Collection. The site also provides links to eScholarShare, the scholarly repository for the University, and information about current exhibits and information regarding use of the collections.

University Archives and Special Collections welcomes students, scholars, and members of the general public to view and use the University’s historical primary source documents, including original letters and diaries, photographs, oral histories, and publications. Students are especially welcomed and encouraged to conduct research within these collections. University Archives and Special Collections staff are happy to work with instructors at Drake to incorporate primary source materials into the learning process. Arrangements can be made for classes or tours to be held in the Archives and staff are available to make presentations about the holdings or to work with faculty interested in including archival materials in the curriculum. For more information contact archives@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Marc Davis, Cowles Library

Campus Announcements Archive

Nominations open for Global Practitioner in Residence

Nominations are open for the Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship (PFGCGC) Global Practitioner in Residence. These experienced professionals will engage with the campus and community through teaching, public lectures, and joint research projects while drawing upon their professional networks to help our faculty, students, and the institution as a whole develop new and fruitful external collaborations.

Global Practitioner candidates should be nominated by the academic unit to which they will be attached. Nominations must be accompanied by appropriate supporting materials, including a nomination letter that addresses the qualification of the candidate and the expected contributions the candidate would make to the life of the University, biographical information about the candidate, a letter of interest from the candidate, and a letter of support from the dean. Nominations should be directed to the vice provost for international programs, who will review nomination packages in consultation with Global/International Programs Academic Council (GIPAC). Upon the vice provost’s recommendation, the University president will send a letter of invitation to successful candidates. Units considering a nomination are encouraged to consult with PFGCGC Director David Skidmore.

Among the criteria to be considered are:

  • A record of recognized international leadership and distinguished professional accomplishment in any field
  • A documented commitment to international understanding and global citizenship
  • An ability to bring unique perspectives and experiences to bear in relation to relating to Drake faculty, staff, students, and members of the local community
  • A willingness and ability to offer courses that complement the existing curriculum and meet rigorous academic standard

Nominations are due Dec. 1. Additional information is available on the PFGCGC website. 

—Submitted by Drake International

For Students Archive

Seniors: Learn more about Teach in China Program

You are invited to an informational session about Drake’s Teach in China Program. Graduating seniors and alumni can hear from Drake graduates who have participated previously. All sessions are to be held on Drake’s campus, but we welcome remote participants via Skype for non-Drake applicants. Please contact Kirk Martin should you need to attend remotely at 515- 271-3035, kirk.martin@drake.edu, or WeChat: kirkdavidmartin.

Info Sessions
Wednesday, Nov. 18
3:30–4:30 p.m., Drake International offices in The Point
OR
7–8 p.m., Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7–8 p.m. Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room

Thursday, Dec. 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Drake International

—Submitted by Kirk Martin, Director of Chinese Cultural Exchange Program

For Students Archive

Consider applying for a Truman Scholarship

If you are a junior at Drake and interested in public service, the Truman Scholarship might be for you! Drake can nominate up to four students for this prestigious scholarship. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2016, but now is the time to start. For more information, contact Professor Eleanor Zeff at eleanor.zeff@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Eleanor Zeff, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations

For Faculty Archive

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Lunch & Learn

Our second SoTL Lunch & Learn is on Friday, Nov. 20, noon–1 p.m. in TMR 133 Olmsted (lower level across from the student workout facility). This is an opportunity to share information about a current project, think about future projects, find out about SoTL, or simply engage colleagues in thinking about teaching and learning practices. You do not need to register to attend, but if you would like us to provide lunch, please sign up at http://tinyurl.com/SoTL-Nov.

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost

For Students Archive

Health Relationship Support Group

  • Are you looking to heal from past relationships?
  • Are you looking to strengthen your existing relationships?
  • Do you have questions about whether or not your relationships are healthy?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! Please join two certified advocates from local organizations and fellow Drake students for some great discussion and support in a private and confidential setting.

When: Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m., Oct. 26–Dec. 7
Where: Wesley House (on the corner of 28th Street and University Avenue)

Topics include:

  • Recognizing healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
  • Healing from unhealthy relationships
  • Self-care and boundaries
  • Healthy communication

This group will be run by Melissa Ulrickson, campus outreach specialist with Crisis Intervention Services and Stacey Granger, domestic violence outreach advocate with Children & Families of Iowa. Melissa is a certified sexual assault advocate with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and working toward a master’s degree in professional counseling, and Stacey is a certified domestic abuse advocate with a bachelor’s degree in social work. If you have any questions regarding this group, please contact Melissa at 641-260-0432/melissau@stopdvsa.org or Stacey at 515-471-8699 x 133.

—Submitted by Alysa Mozak, Coordinator for Sexual Violence Response and Healthy Relationship Promotion

For Staff Archive

Excellence in Learning & Development program now available

Take some time and peruse the 2015–2016 Excellence in Learning and Development (ELD) program! Within this program, staff and faculty have the opportunity to learn about a variety of relevant topics at Drake, including risk management, managing change, the generation on a tightrope, and the balanced scorecard.

Those who participate in these sessions and accrue eight credits during the academic year will be awarded the Certificate in Learning & Development and be recognized at a program in May.

The 2015–2016 ELD Program and registration form is available on blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning & Development channel.
Questions? Please contact drakehr@drake.edu

—Submitted by Debra Wiley, Assistant Director, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive

Faculty development opportunity

The spring writing project is an opportunity for Drake faculty to work with Coordinator of Writing Instruction Jody Swilky on methods for improving student writing. Read more about the Call for Spring Writing Project 2016 here. Participation is limited to 10 individuals. If you are interested in participating or want additional information, please contact Jody Swilky (jody.swilky@drake.edu)

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost

News & Achievements Archive

Risky Business Week

University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) has developed a number of free risk management webinars to help bring information about the value of risk management to our campus during Risky Business Week. Drake University is a member of URMIA and as such, all faculty, staff, and students can register to take the free risk webinars below. Consider participating on your own or in a group (discussion group, lunch and learn, etc.).

Webinar 1: Managing Risks with Student Groups (Monday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.)

Webinar 2: Mitigating Travel Risks with University Policies and Procedures (Tuesday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.)

Webinar 3: Can It Begin with Me? Risk Leadership on Campus. (Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.)

Webinar 4: Working with Researchers to Manage Laboratory Risks (Thursday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m.)

Webinar 5: Data Breach 201 (Friday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m.)

Register for Risk Management Week webinars here. You’ll find full descriptions of each webinar on the register page. (NOTE: when you register, it will look like you are placing an order but the webinars are free so $0 will show on the order form). If you have any problems registering, contact Donna Blunck at x3116.

—Submitted by Donna Blunck, Director, Risk and Insurance