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Campus Announcements Archive

Preview of summer facilities projects

As the semester ends, Facilities Planning and Management begins another season of construction, renovation, and maintenance. The department plans to work on multiple projects this summer to improve campus. One of the largest is the completion of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Promenade, which is scheduled to open to students, faculty, and staff by July 1.

Other key summer projects include:

  • Adding a private study or meeting space known as a zip space near Aliber Hall, Room 101.
  • Beginning construction of the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club—scheduled to begin May 21.
  • Renovating Cartwright Hall, which includes adding windows on the south side of the building.
  • Renovating the main floor of Cowles Library.
  • Arranging furniture in the Dial Computer Center and moving team members to other spaces.
  • Completing a ventilation project in the Quads—slated to begin May 21.
  • Installing new floor in The Knapp Center in early July.
  • Replacing The Knapp Center gym lighting with LED fixtures.
  • Upgrading the lettering and lighting of the Drake entrance signs.
  • Installing fire sprinklers in Harvey Ingham, Olin, and Fitch halls.
  • Finishing the basement in the University Communications office.
  • Upgrading the basement in Meredith Hall.
  • Installing sand volleyball courts.
  • Upgrading the south entrance of Harvey Ingham Hall.

Construction updates and further details will be provided throughout the summer. For more information, contact Jolene Schmidt, director of capital projects, at jolene.schmidt@drake.edu.

— Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management

Campus Announcements Archive

Cowles Library renovation and summer projects

Cowles Library will undergo a major renovation to the main floor this summer. If you would like to see the main floor enhancements, view the slide set. This project will impact finals week and the library’s summer schedule. Please see below for information, and thank you for your patience as the library undergoes these exciting changes.

Finals week

To prepare for the renovation, the library has cleared books off the entire main floor. There will be temporary study tables on the main floor for finals.

This week, students can stop by the library for much needed brain breaks. Therapy dogs will visit the library today, May 15, at 7 p.m. In addition, coloring pages, board games, tinker toys, and mid libs will be available all week.

Summer

  • The library will be closed on Monday, May 21, to move faculty offices and service functions.
  • The main floor will be largely unavailable through mid-August.
  • Entrance to the library will be on the south side beginning May 22. There will be no entrance available on the north side.
  • The temporary service point and check-out desk will be at the south entrance.

Permanent changes to the collection

  • There will no longer be circulating collections and stacks on the main floor.
  • The entire print collection has been reorganized in a more logical arrangement, with A-L on the east side of the top floor of the library, and M-Z on the east side of the ground floor.
  • There will be improved shelving on the main floor for new titles and reference materials.

Additional summer projects

  • Windows on the south side of the after-hours area will be upgraded and painted.
  • Portions of the after-hours area will receive repairs and painting.
  • Mobile/compact shelving on the ground floor will be upgraded with new motors and controls.
  • An additional bay of mobile/compact shelving will be installed in the Special Collections and Archives area to accommodate archival collection growth.

— Leslie Noble, Cowles Library

For Students Archive

Dead Day Multicultural BBQ

Take a break from studying for finals and join Unity organizations at their Multicultural BBQ on Friday, May 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be free food from different cultures and music. The event will be held at the Wesley House and other Drake Multicultural Houses on 28th Street across from St. Catherine of Siena Church.

— Sonia Ngo, P1 Student

For Students Archive

Admission fellow position application, deadline May 10

Office of Admission selects one student of senior standing to represent the University in a variety of settings throughout the academic year. The primary function of the admission fellow is to oversee the Admission Coleition program, assist with group visit programs, serve as an admission representative, and execute various administrative tasks. Additionally, the fellow will meet with students and families during campus visits, represent the University at college fairs and other external events, and be involved in an array of admission-related activities throughout the academic year. The position, which pays $8.25 per hour, requires between 10 to 20 hours during the fall and spring semesters (including occasional Saturday duty).

Application process and selection criteria:
Selection for the program is competitive. Interested students should complete and submit the application by May 10. The application can be found within the Student Employment Tab on blueView. Click Career Blueprint and then search for “Fellow.” Questions can be directed to Deneen Dygert at deneen.dygert@drake.edu.

— Deneen Dygert, Office of Admissions

Featured Events Archive

This week in Drake Athletics: MVC Softball Championship

Drake is hosting the 2018 MVC Softball Championship tournament. The Bulldogs are the No. 1 seed and will play their first game on Friday, May 11, at 4 p.m. All Drake faculty, staff, and students may receive free admission by showing a valid Drake ID at the Buel Field gates.

For more information and complete tournament schedule, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit www.godrakebulldogs.com.

— Ryan Harris, Athletics

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Retirement reception for David Wright

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host a retirement reception for Associate Professor David Wright on Thursday, May 10, at 3 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 104. Wright is retiring at the end of this academic year after 31 years at Drake.

— Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Featured Events Archive

College of Arts & Sciences retirement reception

Please join the College of Arts & Sciences today, May 8, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Shivers Hospitality Suite to recognize and celebrate the careers of these distinguished colleagues:

Bill Lewis, Professor of Rhetoric
Larry Naylor, Associate Professor and Chair of Mathematics
LaRhee Henderson, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Eleanor Zeff, Associate Professor of Political Science
Christine Schneider, Director, Drake University Community School of Music

Lewis, Naylor, Henderson, Zeff, and Schneider have served the University for a combined total of 164 years. We welcome colleagues, students, and friends to join us in the Shivers Suite to celebrate the many valued connections and contributions these five individuals, and to extend well wishes for their futures. Each attendee will receive a ticket for a free beverage of his or her choice. Unfortunately, LaRhee Henderson and Christine Schneider will not be able to join us, so please extend your gratitude and congratulations to them when you have the opportunity.

— Kayla Jenkins, College of Arts & Sciences

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Retirement reception for Marilea Chase

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will host a retirement reception for Office Manager Marilea Chase on Wednesday, May 30, at 3 p.m. in the Cline Atrium. Marilea is retiring at the end of May after 19 years at Drake. Please join us to celebrate and to extend well wishes to Marilea.

— Diana Newman, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Campus Announcements Archive

Drake Volleyball sports bra drive

Drake Volleyball is teaming up with The Sports Bra Project, which works to provide sports bras to women and girls who face a lack of access to sports bras whether to logistical, cultural, or financial factors, in hopes to break down the barrier of females participating in sports. The volleyball team will be traveling to Costa Rica in June where they will distribute the sports bras.

If you’d like to contribute to the cause, pick up a supportive sports bra in any size on your next run to a department or super store. Email leslie.flores@drake.edu to have the sports bra picked up from your office.

— Leslie Flores-Cloud, Athletics