The Drake Men’s Basketball team plays Illinois State on Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. If (when) they win, they’ll advance to take on UNI at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Plan to attend a watch party to cheer on the Bulldogs on Friday at noon in the Shiver’s Courtside Club. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy the game. Popcorn will be provided by Drake Athletics. Go Bulldogs!
— Shannon Saunders, Athletics
Applications are available for the 2020–2021 IMAC Mentor Team. If you want to welcome international students to Drake, or are an international student who would like to share your experiences, please consider applying. Each mentor is matched with 1–3 incoming bulldogs. Apply by March 14.
— Elizabeth Adams
ITS is making updates to Panopto in order to provide single sign on (SSO) access. As a result, access to Panopto will be unavailable on Tuesday, March 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. During this time, users will be unable to view or upload content to and from Panopto.
We appreciate your patience while we perform this necessary work. If you continue to have any problems after the planned maintenance window, please contact the support center at 515-271-3001 or visit service.drake.edu/its to report your issue.
— Carla Herling, ITS
We are hearing from a few prospective students that they would be interested in starting a club ice hockey team. Is that something you have considered, too? If so, let Dean Anne Kremer know at dean.admission@drake.edu by March 17. Go Bulldogs!
— Anne Kremer, Dean of Admissions
The J-Term Fair is Tuesday, March 10, from 4–6:15 p.m. This is an opportunity to learn everything about J-Term 2021. When Griff heard about it, he said he would come at the beginning (4–4:30 p.m.) to find out about all the opportunities that will be available next J-Term. For more information go to: drake.edu/dc/j-termexperience/.
— Arthur Sanders, Associate Provost
Attention graduating students: Graduation attire is available at the University Bookstore beginning March 3. The Bookstore is holding a graduation attire order event March 3 and 4 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Graduation attire can also be purchased during normal business hours (Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.). There is no need to preorder. Payment is required at the time of purchase. Purchase your attire by April 22 to ensure proper sizing.
Spring break hours:
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Prices for keepsake cap/gown:
Bachelor’s degree (purchase) — Cap, Gown, & Tassel, $40.00
Master’s degree (purchase) — Cap, Gown, Hood, & Tassel, $75.00
(7% sales tax is not included in the price)
If you wish to purchase announcements:
If you wish to purchase announcements:
CB Announcements 1 (800) 433-0296 or www.cbgrad.balfour.com
— Katie Wilz, University Bookstore
The deadline for submitting Summer 2020 course material adoptions is March 15. The University Bookstore has a simple tool for you to use this adoption season: Follett Discover.
Adopting on time contributes to course materials affordability. By submitting adoptions prior to the due date or by the due date, your campus store has time to source used and rental inventory which translates to savings for your students. If you consistently use the same book from term to term, partner with the campus store to let them know because this will translate into even larger savings for your students.
Another important aspect that relies on timely textbook adoption is compliance to the HEOA. The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) aimed at making college more affordable and accessible, calls for full disclosure and transparency related to the selection, pricing, and use of course materials when registration for courses begins . HEA was enacted into federal law in 2010. At Drake University, the bookstore is the collection agent for textbook adoptions, posting the adoptions submitted and thus ensuring the University’s compliance to the HEOA.
Follett Discover allows you to easily discover, research, and adopt course materials all in one place. In addition to adopting traditional print materials, Follett Discover makes it easy to search and adopt non-traditional materials such as YouTube videos, open education resources, and MOOC content.
How to access Follett Discover via Blackboard
For questions, contact Donna Hallstrom at donna.hallstrom@drake.edu.
— Donna Hallstrom, University Bookstore
Dogtown After Hours is seeking volunteers for the event on March 27. Sign up here.
— Mercedes Hendricks, BN’20
The National Weather Service will conduct a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 25. A test tornado watch will be issued around 10 a.m. followed by a test tornado warning around 10:15 a.m., in which sirens will sound. In the event of actual severe weather during the drill, backup days are scheduled for March 26 and 27.
The statewide drill allows us to test our planning and readiness and practice seeking appropriate shelter in case of a real tornado. Faculty, staff, and students should participate in the drill by following campus severe weather plans and going to the lowest level of their building away from doorways and windows. View a list of designated severe weather shelters.
Learn what actions to take when a tornado hits, whether you are outside in a manufactured home or in a building.
Wherever you are, remember that most injuries associated with high winds are from flying debris, so protect your head.
Tornado facts:
Tornado watch: Tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. Watch the sky and stay tuned to the NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
Tornado Warning: A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Seek shelter immediately.
— Chris Nickell, Environmental Health and Safety
Some significant changes are in the works for Drake Dining. Beginning in April, improvements to Hubbell Dining Hall will begin, impacting the kitchen and serving areas for both Hubbell South and Quad Creek. The project will be complete by the start of the 2020–2021 academic year. The refresh of Hubbell will complement a meal plan redesign, including the introduction of an unlimited dining meal plans. The unlimited plan options allow for unlimited trips to Hubbell to accommodate busy student schedules and a variety of food preferences.
The unlimited meal plan option, as well as new plan options with increased flex dollars, were developed after two years of study and gathering feedback from students. Several focus groups during the 2018–2019 academic year were instrumental in bringing a fully licensed Starbucks to campus. Follow up meetings with students in 2019 helped inform the new meal plan options.
Watch for more information about the Hubbell Dining Hall update and schedule.
— Kelly Foster, Finance and Administration
