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Campus Announcements Archive

Drake to partner with Joppa to build tiny homes as part of DU Good Day

The Drake community is teaming up with Joppa Outreach in a weeklong event to help build tiny homes for their tiny home community, which is designed to provide safe, transitional housing for the homeless. The build will take place in the parking lot across from the alumni house Sept. 11–16, and faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the Drake neighborhood are encouraged to participate.

The event coincides with DU Good Day on Sept. 16, in which alumni across the country participate in a day of service. Click here to sign up to volunteer for the build. This is a great opportunity for faculty and staff to use their community service leave hours. For questions or more information, contact Amelia Klatt, assistant director of alumni relations, at 271-3378 or amelia.klatt@drake.edu.

— Amelia Klatt, Alumni Relations

Campus Announcements Archive

ITS self-service laptop kiosk

There’s a new addition to the lobby of Meredith Hall: Drake ITS is piloting a self-service laptop kiosk. If you are a student, faculty, or staff member, you can borrow one of 14 Macbook Pro laptops for up to four hours for free. Laptops are available to check out during building hours, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please stop by and take advantage of this new service.

— Carla Herling, ITS

Strategic Updates Archive

STEM@DRAKE: An example of inclusivity and financial stewardship

As thousands of Bulldogs return to campus or join the Drake community for the first time, they will have two new buildings to become acquainted with––the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall.

The two buildings are part of the STEM@DRAKE project, which began in 2016 with the renovation of several labs and classrooms in Harvey Ingham Hall and will conclude with the construction of the Ray Promenade, scheduled to be complete later this year.

Not only will these buildings enhance collaboration and meet high environmental standards, the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall will  further Drake’s goal of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus community. Here’s how:

  • Both the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall have gender inclusive restrooms and dedicated space for nursing mothers.
  • The new buildings connect students and faculty of multiple disciplines, creating a welcoming environment for all––not just those of one particular discipline.

The new STEM@DRAKE buildings are also an example of Drake’s financial stewardship. Construction of the buildings began in early 2016 and were completed this month, on time and on budget, which not only helps the University’s financial performance, but demonstrates responsibility and commitment to the donors who generously gave to the project.

The entire STEM@DRAKE project, a $52 million investment, involved students, faculty, and staff working together in both the design and management of the project. Through input from many different parties, the new space is designed to remain current and in touch with the needs and wants of students and faculty today and in the future.

Featured Events Archive

Strive to Be event this Thursday

This year Welcome Weekend will feature a new event, Strive to Be, that is open to the entire University community. Strive to Be will be held Thursday from 10–11 a.m. in the Knapp Center. The event will take the place of University Convocation, traditionally held on the Friday afternoon of Welcome Weekend. It will feature student speakers Ashley Blaze and Jose Garcia-Fuerte, who will share their Drake stories, and it will showcase the talents of Fermata the Blue, the Brocal Chords, and D+ Comedy Improv. Please join in welcoming the 2017–2018 student body by attending this special event.

— Melissa Sturm-Smith, Academic Excellence and Student Success