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Campus Announcements Archive

Construction update

The completion of the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall this summer is an exciting and major accomplishment. Now, construction on the next phase of the project––completion of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Promenade ––is in full swing. This project will provide a welcoming and beautiful outdoor space, while also enhancing accessibility and parking.

As highlighted in OnCampus last week, next steps in the construction process include the closure of the parking lot just north of Opperman Hall and the demolition of The Point. The Opperman parking lot will close this week. It is anticipated to re-open before the end of the semester if weather and contractor schedules cooperate. The Point is scheduled to be torn down the week of Oct. 9. 

Human Resources and the International Center have moved from The Point. HR is now located at 3206 University Ave., and the International Center is located at 1213 25th St. Continuing Education and Professional Development (formerly known as Extension Education) will move from 3206 University Ave. to Howard Hall today.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as this significant project takes shape.

—Venessa Macro, Finance and Administration

Campus Announcements Archive

FAQ on Updated Title IX Guidance

The Title IX webpage includes a new FAQ regarding the Department of Education’s recent activity in its enforcement of Title IX on schools and universities. Drake will continue to follow applicable law and best practices in providing students with a safe educational environment and in treating all students fairly and respectfully. Specifically, Drake will continue its policies and programs to prevent both sexual and interpersonal misconduct, provide outreach when it learns of possible misconduct, and respond appropriately and equitably to complaints of misconduct.  If you have questions, please contact Katie Overberg at 271-2982 or titleix@drake.edu.

—Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator

For Students Archive

Need a ride home over break?

The Office of Residence Life is proud to partner with Arrow Stage Lines, a deluxe motor coach company, to provide students with a ride home for University-scheduled breaks. The cost is $176 for Chicagoland and $141 for the Twin Cities. Each ticket is based on round-trip fares only.

The Office of Residence Life is in the process of setting up a bus to Kansas City for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. Seating is limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arrow Stage Line buses provide convenient travel to and from campus, and are equipped with restrooms, Wi-Fi, TV/DVD, and comfortable seating.

For more information, visit: www.drake.edu/residencelife/studentbustrips or email studentbustrips@drake.edu.

—Ali Jensen, Office of Residence Life

Strategic Updates Archive

Brand Preview: Learn why and how Drake will tell its story in a new way

This fall, Drake will begin telling its story in a bold and compelling way with the launch of a new brand strategy.

Join the University Communications team for an exclusive preview of the new brand platform on Friday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in Sussman Theater. This faculty/staff event is an opportunity to learn about the brand strategy, what it means for the University, and how it will be brought to life. A separate preview will be held for students later this fall.

The University, along with national branding firm, 160over90, began a comprehensive initiative this summer to elevate and energize the Drake brand. The initial discovery phase included a deep dive into understanding what makes Drake distinctive as experienced and defined by those who know us best—our faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, external stakeholders, and community partners. That discovery process included both qualitative and quantitative research, which helped inform new messaging and a new creative direction.

Research findings confirmed that Drake is perceived as vibrant, engaged, accessible, globally aware, challenging, abundant, varied, valuable, spirited, and seriously fun. The University and 160over90 have leveraged these and other insights to start telling Drake’s amazing story in a fresh, relevant, and authentic way.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the Drake brand will be transformed, and what you can do to help foster an even more powerful reputation and long-term success for the University.

—Dave Remund, University Communications

For Students Archive

Have lunch with the president of the Iowa Speedway

Join Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small for a conversation on his career with NASCAR and his responsibilities as the person in charge of Iowa Speedway at The Harkin Institute’s student luncheon on Sept. 26. Over lunch with students, Small will share information, answer questions, and provide advice.

As president of the Iowa Speedway, Small manages day-to-day operations, including facility operations, events promotion, business development, marketing, and communications. Small has also led public policy efforts for the Iowa Speedway at state and local levels, including ongoing state tourism development with the governor’s office.

Apply to attend the luncheon: http://bit.ly/2vuQ4XU.

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

For Students Archive

Define the Line. Respect the Line: Student advisory committee seeking new members

The Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Student Advisory Committee is seeking at-large members. The advisory committee is a collaboration between students and the staff most closely involved in matters related to sexual and interpersonal misconduct on campus. The committee is co-chaired by Title IX Coordinator Katie Overberg and Violence Prevention Coordinator Tess Cody.

In addition to at-large members, the committee includes several standing positions such as Student Senate, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Residence Hall Association, and Athletics. Last year the committee provided valuable input and feedback regarding webpage development, prevention programing and strategies, and University policy language.

The committee will hold three or four official meetings throughout the year. Committee members will also have the opportunity to offer feedback and input on projects throughout the year. If you are interested in serving as an at-large member, please contact Katie Overberg at titleix@drake.edu by Sept. 30. For questions about the advisory committee, contact Katie or Tess.

— Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator; and Tess Cody, Prevention Coordinator for Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct