PLAN AHEAD!
Parking near Olmsted Center will be impacted during several Career Services events this spring. Most important: On Thursday, February 12, the Olmsted Lot will be closed ALL DAY for the Drake Spring Career Fair.
- Individuals with Olmsted Lot permits may park in any campus lot except the Ray Promenade Lot (Red Zone).
- Please allow extra time for parking and consider alternative lots and ways to travel.
The Career Services Office is excited to host several professional development events this spring. These events will bring additional visitors to campus and may affect parking availability in the Olmsted and Harkin Lots. We appreciate your cooperation in making these events successful for our students and employer partners.
Key Parking Information
- Visitors attending these events will be provided with parking passes and directed to designated lots, including Lot 1A, Lot 1, Lot 20, and Lot 24. Parking will be allowed in lot 16 after 4:30 p.m.
- Faculty, staff, and students should plan ahead for potential congestion near Olmsted Center during event times.
Event Schedule and Parking Details
Thursday, February 5, 2026 (9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Resume Critiques in Upper Olmsted
Friday, February 6, 2026 (7:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Networking Event in Upper Olmsted
Important Notice: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Drake Spring Career Fair (1:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
This is our large campus wide spring career event.
- Olmsted Lot will be closed ALL DAY to accommodate event needs.
- Special Note: Individuals with Olmsted Lot permits may park in any campus lot except the Ray Promenade Lot (Red Zone) on this date.
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for parking on this date.
Additional Events:
- Thursday, March 5 (4:30 – 7:00 p.m.): Mocktails Event
- Tuesday, March 10 (5:30 – 9:00 p.m.): Marketing Speed Network
- Thursday, March 26 (4:30 – 8:00 p.m.): Arts & Sciences Panel
Thank you for your understanding and support as we welcome employers to campus and provide valuable career opportunities for our students.
— Scott Law, Executive Director for Public Safety and University Operations