The Nelson Construction and Development project across from Old Main, which will include a new hotel, retail space, and restaurant, is set to break ground in the spring of 2019. As Nelson Construction and Development proceeds with the project, they will provide updates and schedules, which will be published in OnCampus and provided to building contacts through Facilities Planning and Management. Nelson will continue to allow access to the parking lots (lots 5 and 8) until late February when construction staging will begin.

The hotel, restaurant, and retail project started to take form in April 2017 when Drake University announced the sale of two parcels of University-owned land to Nelson Construction and Development after a competitive selection process. This project represents the first phase of development on a 2.65-acre site that neighbors First Christian Church on the south side of University Avenue and crosses 26^th Street to the west.

—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer

ITS recently completed a semester long survey of first-year student’s expectations for campus technology. Congratulations to PMAC Cole Bradshaw and first year student Abigail Rye for winning the grand prizes for their participation in the survey.

The survey gauged the overall awareness and satisfaction of campus technology, especially in the classroom. The results will help Drake ITS and the University in better allocating technology resources across campus.

—James McNab, ITS

University Communications and Marketing is pleased to announce that newly branded business cards, letterhead, and envelopes are now available on the Woolverton, Mfg. e-store.

As with prior designs, there are many options to “personalize” this stationery, including this most requested addition—Griff’s photo as a business card “back side” option.

There is no need to dispose of existing inventory, so please work with colleagues in your department who have placed stationery orders in the past to personalize your items when the time comes to replenish your supply.  If you have questions about who within your department has an account to place stationery orders, please check with your budget manager.

We don’t anticipate a price increase for business cards at this time, but we will see a bump for letterhead and envelopes due to stock prices and other costs that have risen over the years since the current designs were created.

Please contact Sara at extension 2169 with any questions you may have and meanwhile, view a sample of Drake letterhead and an envelope.

Sara Sommerlot, University Communications and Marketing

View the Book Store’s hours of operation for finals week. Remember to return your fall rental books by Dec. 14. A Drake ID is required for book buyback.

December 10^th – 11^th      8 a.m.–6 p.m.

December 12^th – 13^th      8 a.m.–7 p.m.

December 14^th                 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

December 15^th                  9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Katie Wilz,k University Book Store

For only $25 the package includes:
One official replica Drake Bulldogs youth jersey
One game ticket
One concession voucher

Package valid for one ticket to one of the following games:
Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa, December 21, 6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. McKendree, December 29, 2 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Loyola, January 5, 2 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. Loyola, January 11, 6 p.m.

To order visit DrakeTix.com/promo using Promo Code JERSEY or visit the Knapp Center Ticket Office.

Ryan Harris

Come relax, reset, and meditate in this special Dead Day Yoga session. Classes will be held at the Bell Center on Friday, Dec. 7 from 11–11:45 a.m. and 12:15–12:45 p.m., with the Fitness Studio available from 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. for meditation and relaxation. Our instructors will guide participants through deep breathing, stretching, and mindful exercises. Registration is recommended using the Drake Rec App. Hot drinks (tea, hot cocoa) will be provided. Mats and blocks will also be provided. These classes are free and open to all Drake students, faculty, and staff.

Drake Wellness

Attend a discussion and question-and-answer session on the recent proposed draft regulations for Title IX and learn how you can participate in the rule-making process. The session will be held Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. in the Drake Room, Olmsted Center. Speakers include Jerry Anderson, dean and professor of law; Lynne Cornelius, violence prevention coordinator; and Katie Overberg, Title IX coordinator.

Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator/Equity and Inclusion Policy Specialist, and Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention Coordinator

Over winter break, we are planning to update the payment processing system used to deposit funds into Bulldog Bucks accounts. This will not change the deposit site or anything relating to the Bulldog Bucks account functions. The main change will be the appearance of the payment screens. Please note that any saved payment methods will need to be re-entered and saved with your initial deposit in the new system.

As a reminder, Bulldog Bucks are an optional account on a Drake Card, and can be used for on-campus food, laundry, printing, or bookstore purchases. Bulldog Bucks do carry over from semester to semester, and are cleared after graduation. Guests (parents, friends, etc.) are welcome to give the gift of Bulldog Bucks at any time by clicking “Make a Guest Deposit” at the sign in page—all you’ll need is a Bulldog’s email address to add funds to their account.

If you have any questions or concerns about this update, feel free to email Sara Heijerman at sara.heijerman@drake.edu.

Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center

Join The Ray Center in welcoming 5,000 elementary and middle school students to campus for the Women’s Basketball game at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Do you have community service hours to use?  Volunteers are needed for the event. To volunteer or for questions, contact Amy Smit at amy.smit@drake.edu.

Amy Smit, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center