Iowa is rapidly approaching warmer weather and air conditioning will be available soon. April 15 is the approximate date the official switch over from heating to cooling will take place. HVAC staff monitor the forecasted temperatures closely to determine the best date to switch from heating to cooling. This process takes about a week to complete, but with the above normal temperatures central Iowa is experiencing, HVAC staff have already started opening valves and filling the loop. Once the switch over is complete and outside air temps are above 65 degrees, cooling will be available and heat will be turned off until the fall. Since most of our buildings are lightly occupied, the setting buildings cooling temperatures will be a little warmer than usual to conserve energy. Jewett and Morehouse both have individual A/C units for each room, which are controlled by the student for their comfort. If anyone has questions or concerns with heating or cooling, please contact Brett Lovelady at 515-271-4728 or brett.lovelady@drake.edu.

— Mitch Wieczorek, Facilities Planning and Management