No Parking on Forest Avenue from 30th Street to 27th Street as of Aug. 11. This is a permanent change.
Temporary Closure: Carpenter Avenue between 25th and 24th streets 
Due to the DCI/Merge Project on 25th Street.
— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services
Bulldog Shop is back in Olmsted! We’ve officially moved out of our temporary location and back into the Olmsted Center. Renovations are still underway, so be sure to enter through our exterior doors when you stop by.
Save the Date: Grand Re-opening Celebration
From August 20–29 come check out our new look and enjoy some awesome perks during our Grand Re-opening week:
Upcoming Store Hours
August 11–17
Mon-Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat-Sun: closed
August 18–24
Mon-Thu: 9AM – 5PM
Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat-Sun: 10AM – 2PM
August 25–31
Mon-Thu: 9AM – 5PM
Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat-Sun: closed
*Closed Labor Day (Monday, Sep. 1)
— Bulldog Shop
During the summer, contractors have been hard at work making improvements to Olmsted. We are pleased to share that the project is on time and on budget. Contractors will be on site working on final touches through the end of September. A few milestones to note:
We are excited for all of campus to see the improvements!
— Heather Winslow, Capital Projects
Drake participates in two tuition exchange programs (more info here). One of the providers (Tuition Exchange, Inc.) is offering free monthly webinars for employees who wish to learn more about the process. See tuitionexchange.org/family-webinars for more information.
— Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid
Drake professors Chris Porter, director of Drake’s artificial intelligence program and associate professor of computer science, and Chris Snider, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, will host a free virtual Zoom event on Aug. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. to highlight recent breakthroughs in generative AI technology and offer insights into how these tools are shaping communication, education, business, and creative work.
“This is an opportunity for anyone curious about AI to catch up on what’s new and where things are headed,” Snider said. “We’ll make it approachable and practical, no matter your experience level.” For more information or to register for the event, click here.
— Chris Snider, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The first Provost’s Social of the 2025–2026 academic year will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. in the Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center.
Refreshments will include an assortment of beverages and light snacks. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children and/or partner.
— Madison Bemus, Office of the Provost
Tickets are still available for the 2025 Learning Symposium. Please visit the Eventbrite page to reserve your seats. When signing up, please make sure to indicate which two breakout sessions you will be attending. All sessions will run twice, from 10–10:45, and from 10:45–11:30.
The 2025 Learning Symposium: Higher Education at the Crossroads: Connecting Purpose, People, and Progress for the Next Generation Campus will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Parent’s Hall, and will feature a keynote address by Dr. Kevin McClure, author of The Caring University.
Lunch will be provided by two food trucks; Hotsy Totsy and the Big Red Food Truck. A voucher for an entrée and beverage will be provided to all Symposium attendees. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for check-in and a light coffee reception, with a welcome from the Provost at 8:30 a.m.
— Madison Bemus, Office of the Provost
Drake University strictly prohibits hazing in all forms. In accordance with The Stop Campus Hazing Act and Iowa Code § 708.10, all students, faculty, staff, and affiliated organizations are expected to uphold a culture of respect and safety. For more information related to hazing, resources, and contacts, please review the University’s hazing policy.
— Jerry Parker, Vice President & Dean of Students
Bulldogs United in Learning and Development (BUILD) provides faculty and staff learning opportunities throughout the academic year to enhance professional skills, improve wellbeing, and much more. BUILD is a great platform for learning new ideas as well as an opportunity to collaborate with others from across campus.
The Fall 2025 schedule is now available for viewing and registration is open. Please take a moment to check out the classes and tours on the Drake HR website under Learning & Development. Click on BUILD – Upcoming Sessions for the full list, including detailed descriptions. Are you ready to register? There is an online registration link to a Qualtrics survey that makes signing up easy.
Most classes are only an hour in length, and many are facilitated by our own faculty and staff. This is a great way to invest in yourself, support your colleagues, and take in the culture that Drake has to offer.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Microsoft recently began moving suspicious emails to a “quarantine” area instead of users’ junk folders within Outlook. To view or release these messages, you’ll need to log in to a separate site at https://security.microsoft.com/quarantine.
To simplify message management while still protecting you, ITS staff members are working to make adjustments to these new settings so that messages will once again be routed to your “junk” folder instead of the quarantine. We will continue to keep campus informed on whether a permanent fix can be applied.
If you have questions or concerns, contact the ITS Support Center by submitting a ticket through our service portal (service.drake.edu/its) or by calling 515-271-3001.
— Becky Klein, ITS
