Reminder: The time for your Big Ideas is now! Submissions for Drake University’s Big Ideas initiative is open now through Feb. 15. Proposals can be submitted on the Big Ideas website. 

The Big Ideas initiative calls upon Drake faculty, staff, and students to develop bold, forward-thinking ideas which dramatically advance Drake’s strengths and mission, and create momentum for the University’s next comprehensive campaign. Since the submission period opened on Jan. 14, seven proposals have been submitted.

For those who have already submitted a Big Idea or planning to submit an idea, consider joining the Drake University Big Ideas Facebook Collaboration Group. The private Facebook group is a place where faculty and staff can collaborate and seek insight around which to enhance their Big Idea. In addition, submitters are encouraged to utilize members of the Big Ideas Steering Committee as a resource for support and feedback.

For those in the process of forming a proposal, think about what will advance the University for decades to come. What will transform lives in our local communities, throughout our state, across the nation, or around the world? What will inspire students to forge meaningful personal lives and accomplished futures? No idea is too big.

John Smith, University Advancement