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Campus Announcements Archive

Relays parking and street closures

Due to multiple events on campus and an increased community presence for the Drake Relays, it is necessary to establish the following parking and road restrictions. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Street Closures

  • Forest Avenue will be closed between 27th Street and 29th Street from Thursday, April 26, at 2 p.m. to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m. No vehicular traffic will be allowed during this time. The street closure enhances the safety of those attending Relays.
  • 27th Street will be shut down for bus traffic from Forest Avenue to Clark Street from Thursday, April 26, to Saturday, April 28.
  • Meek Street will be shut down for the hammer throw event on Saturday, April 28.

Parking lot restrictions

  • Lot 17 (Facilities) at 27th Street and Clark Street: No parking from Sunday, April 22, to Monday, April 30. Reserved for athlete warm-up area.
  • Lot 18 South (Studio Arts): No parking from Wednesday, April 25, at 2 a.m. to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m.
  • Lot 18 North (West Stadium): No parking from Thursday, April 26, at 2 a.m. to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m.
  • Lot 16 (Olmsted): Reserved parking from Thursday, April 26, at 6 a.m. to Saturday, April 28th, at 5 p.m.
  • Lots 1 and 2: Pay lots from Friday, April 27, to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m. Permits are valid at no charge until 4 p.m. on Friday in Lot 1.

Please note: All residential parking lots are still under 24-hour residential permit only restrictions.

— Scott Law, Public Safety

Featured Events Archive

Winner of Drake Emerging Author Award to read from, discuss book

Alexander Weinstein, winner of Drake English Department’s 2017 Emerging Author Award, will read from his work and engage in a question and answer session on April 12 at 7 p.m. in Medbury Lounge. Weinstein is the author of Children of the New World, a collection of speculative, wryly dystopian stories that imagine futures near and distant in which technology, globalism, and individualism have transformed characters’ lives and relationships to one another and to their environment.

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to encounter writing on the leading edge of American fiction and ask questions and engage with Weinstein on the imagined realities his writing presents.

— Craig Owens, Department of English

For Students Archive

Upcoming events at the Innovation Studio

The following events are sponsored by the Innovation Studio and open to all students.

April 11: Meet and greet with Jon Bowermaster

Prior to Jon Bowermaster’s lecture at 7 p.m., there will be a meet and greet in the Innovation Studio from 6 to 6:45 p.m. The Principal Center for Global Citizenship is hosting Bowermaster, a 1976 graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11. Read more about his visit and accomplishments.

April 12: 3D Printing

Want to learn more about 3D printing? The Innovation Studio is hosting a 3D printing event on Thursday, April 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. Stop in to see the Sindoh 3D WOX printer in action and to take home a 3D printed item. You’ll also get a chance to try out one of our 3D pens. Professor Chris Porter will be on hand to discuss how he uses 3D printing in his classes and to show students how to use the printer.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

For Students Archive

Free Harkin Institute lunches

Students have two more opportunities to participate in The Harkin Institute’s free Student Lunch and Reception Series. Don’t miss this unique professional development opportunity and the chance to meet local business and nonprofit leaders. Upcoming speakers include:
Rowena Crosbie, president and founder of Tero International, an executive training and leadership development company. Rowena was recognized by The Business Record as the 2009 Woman Business Owner of the Year. Thousands of individuals
from across the U.S. and the world have graduated from Tero’s programming on important business topics such as presentation skills, negotiation skills, business etiquette, leadership and intercultural competence. Register to join Rowena for lunch on Monday, April 16, at 11:15 a.m. at the Harkin Institute.

Elisabeth Buck, president of United Way of Central Iowa. Elisabeth leads strategies to impact communities in the priority areas of Education, Income, and Health to improve lives and build a stronger central Iowa. Prior to joining United Way, Elisabeth served as deputy chief of staff for Governor Tom Vilsack and Governor Chet Culver. She later served as Culver’s Director of Iowa Workforce Development. Register to join Elisabeth on for lunch on Tuesday, April 24 at 12:30 p.m.

— Emily Schettler, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement

For Students Archive

Earth Jam

Celebrate the end of the semester with free food and local music on Friday, April 13, in the Olmsted Pit. Hosted by the Drake Environmental Action League, the event will include performances by Brocal Chords, D+ Improv, the Halfloves, and GoodcaT. DEAL members will also be there to talk about the work that has been accomplished this year.

— Aaron Eisler, Sophomore

For Students Archive

Emmenecker Challenge

Do you like Jethro’s and free food? Create a 3-person team for the first annual Emmenecker Challenge on Wednesday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. Sign up and see if you and your friends can complete the Emmenecker Challenge the fastest. If you do not want to compete, come and watch others eat as fast as they can while you enjoy free wings and French fries, compliments of the Student Alumni Association. For questions, email Hannah Albrecht at hannah.albrecht@drake.edu.

— Hannah Albrecht, Senior