A campus dialogue on The N Word has been cancelled. The event was to be hosted by First Year Seminar class “The Talking Cure: Dialogue in a Polarized Age,” with professor Carol Spaulding-Kruse. The event was scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, from 7–9 p.m. in Medbury Honors Lounge.
Carol Spaulding-Kruse, Professor of English
Facilities Planning and Management is responsible for all utilities (electricity, natural gas, and water) on campus. Therefore, the department is continually evaluating different ways the University can save money in regards to utility costs. One cost-saving method is to stop phantom load, which can increase monthly electric bills.
Appliances, electronics, and chargers use electricity whenever they’re plugged in—it doesn’t matter whether the device is in use or not. This wasted power is called phantom load. Please read this pdf from MidAmerican Energy to learn more about phantom load.
Everyone on campus can play a role in reducing phantom load, and thus saving the University money, by simply turning off and unplugging what you can. This is especially important if you are planning to be gone from campus for an extend period.
Items most likely to create phantom loads are stereos, Blu-Ray and DVD players, window air conditioners, and TV’s.
— Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management
First Year Seminar class “The Talking Cure: Dialogue in a Polarized Age” will be hosting a dialogue on the topic of race and the use of the N-word in classes on Tuesday, May 7, from 7–9 p.m. in Medbury Honors Lounge.
Because the use of the N-word is a prevalent issue in classrooms, we would love to hear about your opinion on it. This is a dialogue and not a debate. We are not trying to decide who is right or wrong; we simply want to hear from all perspectives. We encourage you to come with an open mind.
Why have a dialogue if we won’t solve the problem? Because our aim is to create awareness and mutual understanding on our campus, even if you don’t change your mind.
For questions, email Carol Spaulding-Kruse at carol.spaulding@drake.edu.
Carol Spaulding-Kruse, Professor of English
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is celebrating the centennial of journalism and mass communication education at Drake in 2019–2020. An exhibit in the Cowles Library, Collier Heritage Room tells the story, starting with the College of Commerce, Finance and Journalism in 1919. Early leaders of the program included executives from The Des Moines Register and Meredith Corp., and George Gallup, the founder of modern polling. The exhibit will be open through the summer.
Kathleen Richardson, Journalism and Mass Communication
Please join us at a reception for Carlyn Marron, assistant director of international student and scholar services, who is departing Drake and “retiring” from her career in international education. Stop by Drake International on Friday, May 10, from 2–4 p.m. to thank Carlyn for her 10 years of service and wish her well as she begins this new chapter.
Bonnie Ehler, Center for International Programs and Services
The Drake University Sprout Garden needs volunteers for a few weeks at the beginning of the summer to assist with watering and upkeep. If you’re interested, please sign up for weeks that you are available to stop by.
Additionally, the garden needs some extra care going into growing season. If you are interested in doing some weeding and watering, please contact laura.harris@drake.edu.
Laura Harris, AS’ 19
The spring 2019 edition of the Drake Undergraduate Social Science Journal (DUSSJ) is now available. Check out the DUSSJ website for online versions of the papers. Also, consider browsing past editions for interesting research previously published in DUSSJ.
Congratulations to all authors for their fantastic research, and a special thanks to the editorial board for all of their hard work.
Heath Henderson, Assistant Professor of Economics
Whether on the Blue Oval or on campus, Relays Week is where faculty, staff, students, and alumni celebrate together and reconnect during special events. For a complete listing of Relays events, including the Grand Blue Mile, pole vaulting at Capital Square, and the Relays Carnival, visit the University calendar.
Other ways to find information, include:
Due to multiple events on campus and increased community presence for the Drake Relays, it is necessary to establish the following parking restrictions from April 21–29. Please review the restrictions listed below. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Please note: All residential parking lots will still be under 24-hour residential permit only restrictions. All Drake lots will be held on Friday morning until 9 a.m. for Drake permits only.
Sunday, April 21–Monday, April 29: Reserved—No Parking: Lot #17 (Facilities, 27/Clark) — Reserved for placement and use as Relays athlete warm-up area.
Tuesday, April 23, 10 p.m.–Monday, April 29, 4 p.m.: Reserved—No Parking: Lot 18 South (Studio Arts) and Lot 18 North (West Stadium)
Wednesday, April 24, 8 a.m.–Sunday, April 28, 8 a.m.: Limited Parking—North Half of Olmsted Lot #16 and half of Law School Lot #13
Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.–Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m.: Parking Lots 1 and 2 will be pay lots (Drake Permits valid at no charge until 4 p.m. on Friday in Lot 1).
City Street Closures:
Thursday, April 25–Saturday, April 27:
— Forest Ave. will be closed from 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, between 27th Street and 29th Street.
— 27th Street will be shut down for bus traffic from Forest Avenue to Clark Street.
Saturday, April 27: Meek Street will be shut down for the Hammer Throw.
Scott Law, Executive Director Campus Public Safety and Operational Services
The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC) is pleased to announce the following grants awarded July 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. Congratulations to all those involved!
Tricia Atterberg, Sponsored Programs Administration and Research Compliance
