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Campus Announcements Archive

26th Street homes to be moved today

Two houses located south of University Avenue on 26th Street will be moved to the Sherman Hill neighborhood today starting at 9 p.m. Des Moines police and necessary utility companies will manage the move. Following the relocation of the homes, DeCarlo Demolition will remove the basements and grade the land where the houses once stood. The homes are being relocated to clear the lots, which will be redeveloped by Nelson Construction into a mixed-use space.

—Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management

Campus Announcements Archive

Donating to the Little Pantries is easier than ever

You can now donate non-perishable canned food and personal hygiene items to Drake’s Little Pantry project by simply placing items at the mail pick-up location in your office. Encourage others to donate by printing off a flyer and posting it in your office.

The collection initiative is organized by All Staff Council and Campus Mail Operations. Drake’s Little Pantry project is in need of donations year-round. Donations can be dropped off at any time to the mail spot located in your office. Campus Mail Operations will pick up the donations to be distributed to one of three Free Little Pantries on campus. Pantries are located at Sprout Garden near 24th Street and Forest Avenue, in the Olmsted Parking Lot, and at the bus stop across from Aliber Hall.

The motto of the Free Little Pantries is “take what you need, leave what you can.” Anyone is welcome to either take from or give to the pantries. Much of the Drake Neighborhood resides within a food desert––a USDA classification for an urban area where it is difficult to buy affordable or high-quality fresh food.

The project was funded thanks to a kickstarter grant from the Wellmark Foundation, and implemented with support from the Office of Community Learning and LEAD students and faculty. Local artisan Doug Hesseltine created and built the pantries. More information about the project can be found on the organization’s Facebook page. Contact ascspecialevents@drake.edu with questions.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning/All Staff Council

Campus Announcements Archive

Paul Morrison celebration of life tomorrow

All members of the campus community are invited to a celebration of life to remember Paul Morrison tomorrow, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in The Knapp Center. A public reception will follow.

Schedule:

  • 9 a.m.––South doors to The Knapp Center open
  • 10 a.m.––Seating begins
  • 11 a.m.––Service begins
  • 12–2 p.m.––Public reception at The Knapp Center
  • 2 p.m.––Funeral procession to Glendale Cemetery; route to circle campus via Morrison Way
  • 2:15 p.m.––Public burial with military honors at Glendale Cemetery

Parking:

  • Parking lot 3 will be reserved for funeral parking and closed to faculty, staff, and students prior to and during the funeral.
  • Parking lot 10 will be reserved for disabled parking and closed to faculty, staff, and students prior to and during the funeral.
  • Parking lots 1 and 2 will be open, but will also be open to the general public for parking prior to and during the funeral.

Also, a visitation will be held today, Dec. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dunn’s Funeral Home located at 2121 Grand Ave. in Des Moines.

Paul’s legacy and many contributions to the University will never be forgotten. To remember and read more on his remarkable life and career, visit GoDrakeBulldogs.com.

Strategic Updates Archive

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has a new website

A new website for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication has officially launched. University Communications developed the website in partnership with ITS and SJMC to align with Drake’s new brand platform, and to give the school a distinctive look that sets it apart from other institutions. University Communications plans to redesign websites for the remaining colleges and schools, including the College of Business and Public Administration, which will launch later this week.

—Jeremy Sievers, University Communications         

For Students Archive

Seeking student coordinators

The Office of Student Inclusion Involvement and Leadership is hiring for two open positions slated to begin at the start of the spring semester. Positions are:

  • Student Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Student Coordinator of Finance

Complete an online form to apply. For the job descriptions, email kerry.king@drake.edu or pick up a copy of the descriptions at the Student Life Center. Applications are due by Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Kerry King Jordan, Office of Student Inclusion Involvement and Leadership

For Students Archive

Apply to attend IMPACT Conference

Apply to attend the IMPACT National Conference with a group of Drake students and staff March 1–4 at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. Applications are due Dec. 10 and a non-refundable deposit is due by Jan. 23.

What is IMPACT?

The IMPACT Conference is historically the largest gathering in the country focused on the civic engagement of college students in community service, service-learning, community-based research, advocacy, and other forms of social action. More than 600 students from across the U.S. attended last year’s conference. The conference includes keynote speakers, more than 100 workshops, an opportunities fair, social events, and more.

Why apply?

The IMPACT Conference is a chance to connect with students from across the U.S., learn about innovative ideas others are implementing, and network with Drake students in order to put together a collective impact plan for campus.

How to apply

There are a limited number of spots available. To apply, submit a brief essay and include the following information:

  • Name and year in school
  • Major and organizations involved in/leadership roles
  • Why you are interested in attending the IMPACT Conference
  • What you hope to get out of attending the conference
  • What you think you could bring back to Drake’s campus

Submit your essay to Amanda Martin, program coordinator in community engaged learning, at amanda.martin@drake.edu no later than midnight Dec. 10.

Cost to attend

Thanks to a generous donor, Drake will fund a large portion of students’ trips, which averages to about $500. Attendees will be asked to put down a non-refundable $125 deposit that will go toward the registration fee by Jan. 23. Lodging and transportation will be provided. While some meals will be provided, a few meals will be the responsibility of the student. If the fee is a hardship that would be a barrier to applying and you can demonstrate financial need, please contact Amanda Martin to discuss.

The conference begins in Dayton on the evening of Thursday, March 1. Participants will depart for the conference Thursday morning, requiring attendees to miss Thursday and Friday of classes. The conference concludes on Sunday, March 4, at 11 a.m., and the group will return to campus that day, arriving at approximately 8 p.m. Attendees will be asked to submit a reflection following the conference that highlights what they learned and an action plan for how they will use that information moving forward.

Questions? Contact Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu.

Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

For Students Archive

Hy-Vee Classic: Free student tickets available

A limited number of free student tickets are available for the Hy-Vee Classic on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Wells Fargo Arena. This college basketball event brings together the four Division I men’s basketball programs in the State of Iowa. The Drake men’s basketball team will take on the University of Iowa at 1 p.m. followed by the Iowa State–Northern Iowa game at 3:30 p.m. Students may claim one free student-section ticket by visiting The Knapp Center Ticket Office and showing a valid Drake Card during regular business hours starting Monday, Nov. 27. The ticket will give students access to both games. For more information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Ryan Harris, Drake Athletics

For Students Archive

Exploring rollbacks of Title IX and transgender protections

Attend a panel and question-and-answer session on the recent regulatory rollbacks of Title IX and transgender protections and what it means for Drake and its students on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 12 p.m. in Cartwright Hall, Room 203. Panelists include Jerry Anderson, dean and professor of law; Katie Overberg, Title IX coordinator; Tony Tyler, director of student engagement equity and inclusion; and Erin Lain, associate provost for campus equity and inclusion. Pizza will be provided.

Tess Cody, Violence Prevention & Programming