The provost search committee has been actively reviewing applications to identify semi-finalists. Semi-finalists will be interviewed virtually and finalists will be identified by the first week of November. Please continue to visit the campus sharepoint site for details and progress on the search: https://drakeedu.sharepoint.com/sites/ProvostSearch.
— Charles Phillips, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Registration for the Drake Road Races is now open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this Drake Relays tradition and finish on the iconic Blue Oval. The two-day flash sale ends tonight at midnight—lock in the lowest prices of the year:
Half Marathon – $55
10k – $35
5k – $25
All participants receive a premium apparel item, commemorative medal, race bib, free race photos, a ticket to the Drake Relays Distance Carnival on Thursday, April 23, and more.
CLICK HERE to register!
— Ben Huftalin, Drake Relays
Join the Sustainability Coordinator for a lovely Fall walk to learn about the sustainability initiatives around campus. The walk will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 12 p.m. We will meet at the start of the Bulldog Mile by the Olmsted Center (see the star on the map).
— Sydney Dvorak, Sustainability Coordinator
What: Neighborhood Welcome Event
When: Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4:30–6 p.m.
Where: 1132 26th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Come join a special evening celebrating the return of the historic Stockham Home to its new location in the Drake Neighborhood—a story of preservation, partnership, and community pride. The Stockham House is an architectural treasure that has been expertly relocated and restored to ensure its legacy endures.
Enjoy:
• Guided tours of the restored home
• Stories of its history and preservation
• Networking with InvestDSM, Drake Neighborhood Association, Drake University, Dogtown Business and Entertainment District
• Light refreshments and community fellowship
Celebrate what’s possible when neighbors, institutions, and local partners unite to preserve our shared heritage and strengthen our community.
RSVP’s encouraged but not required.
— Nate Reagen, Office of the President
Verizon currently operates a cell tower atop the McCoy Apartment building at 1220 31st Street, a property owned by Drake University. To enhance service capacity and upgrade equipment, Verizon has proposed relocating the tower to the roof of Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall.
Drake University has collaborated with Verizon consultants over the past year to develop this plan. The City of Des Moines has granted final approval for the rooftop antenna installations, which will include required screening. Supporting equipment will be housed in a secure, fenced area between Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall and Aliber Hall.
Contractors are now finalizing schedules, with construction expected to begin later this fall and wrap up by early winter. Facilities Planning and Management, along with Residence Life, will keep Goodwin-Kirk residents informed throughout the project and ensure all work complies with campus protocols while minimizing disruptions.
— Kevin Moran, Executive Director Facilities, Planning and Management
It’s National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 20–24. This is a time for us to celebrate and recognize our transfer students and appreciate the faculty and staff who support them. Faculty, staff, and students can join the celebrations all week long:
Follow @drakestudentcentral on Instagram all week as we put some of our transfer student leaders in the spotlight!
Monday, October 20 – Transfer Student T-Shirt Swap
📍 Olmsted Breezeway
🕛 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Stop by our table wearing a t-shirt from your previous college/university and pick up a free Drake t-shirt (while supplies last), symbolizing your transition to becoming a Bulldog. Griff will visiting from 12:15 – 12:45 pm!
Wednesday, October 22 – Free Lunch in the Dining Hall
📍 Hubbell Dining Hall
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pick up a free lunch ticket in the lobby of Hubbell Dining (while supplies last) and enjoy a meal on us. Look for the reserved tables signs to join other transfer students, staff and faculty.
Friday, October 24 – Women’s Volleyball Game
📍 Knapp Center
🕔 Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Knapp Center Lobby. Game starts at 6:00 p.m. Cheer on the Bulldogs as they take on Indiana State! Students get in free! We also have a limited number of free tickets for a Drake student’s plus one (while supplies last). Please email Alicia.hilligas@drake.edu if you are planning to bring a guest.
We are proud of our transfer students and programs, and hope that ‘all roads lead to home’ at Drake.
— Jill Batten, Office of Advising
University Communications and Marketing will hold professional headshot sessions Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Old Main, Room 115. The sessions are free to all students, faculty, and staff.
High-resolution portraits are made available for download through SmugMug 3-6 weeks after the photos are taken.
— Jimmy Hoover, University Communications and Marketing
Join us for an exclusive Everclass session with David Lubbers, JO’86—former ESPN investigative producer and award-winning sports journalist—now Assistant Professor of Multimedia News Journalism at Drake. Over nearly two decades at ESPN, Lubbers produced stories for E:60, Outside the Lines, and SportsCenter, covering everything from Super Bowls to Michael Jordan. A career highlight: interviewing legendary coach John Wooden—and asking about Drake’s 1969 Final Four matchup with UCLA. With multiple Peabody and Emmy Awards, Lubbers brings unmatched storytelling experience and a deep passion for journalism.
When: Thursday, Oct. 23, at 12 p.m.
Where: Zoom – Register for free
— Andy Verlengia, Alumni Relations
Drake Panhellenic and IFC will be hosting trick-or-treating on 34th Street at the sorority and fraternity houses. The event will be on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5–7 p.m. We would love to have everyone join us for a fun-filled night of candy, games, and more.
— Ella Bloom, PH’26