The Drake Women’s Basketball Team will face Lindenwood University on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Knapp Center. This game is part of the annual Character Counts Day, which brings more than 6,000 K–8 students to campus for an exciting experience.

To ensure smooth logistics and maintain safety and security during this large event, please note the following important updates:

Parking Changes

• Lot 4 (Tennis Center) will be closed all day on Dec. 3 for bus parking.
• If you have a Lot 4 permit, you may park in:
  • Lot 1 (FAC)
  • Lot 24 (Harkin) on Wednesday.

Traffic Advisory

• Expect heavy traffic on Forest Avenue, especially near the Knapp Center and Bell Center, from morning until approximately 2:00 p.m.
• Please allow extra time for travel and consider alternate routes if possible.

Street Parking Restrictions

• There will be no parking on Clarke Street between 24th and 27th Streets on Dec. 3.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our guests and campus community. If you have questions, please contact Drake Public Safety.

— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services

Slips and falls can happen anytime or anywhere, but winter weather compounds these risks. There are several ways to minimize this risk to yourself and others:

• Be alert and aware of your surroundings
• Avoid obstacles in your path, including slippery or wet surfaces
• Make sure work/personal areas have adequate lighting, and avoid storing things on the floor that could be a trip hazard
• Move at a measured pace, avoid rushing or running
• Increase caution in winter weather conditions: ice, snow, slush
• Avoid walkways that have not yet been plowed/shoveled as able

Report any slip and fall concerns. The Guardian app through Public Safety allows for text reporting of safety issues anywhere on campus. Public Safety can also be called directly at 515.271.2222.

Staff members may also report issues to their building contact.

— Taylor Laverty, Environmental Health and Safety