The University Book Store is having a three-day sale from Dec. 11-13. Get 25% off select Drake apparel and gifts.
Stop into the University Book Store to take care of everyone on your holiday shopping list.
—Katie Wilz, University Book Store
Category Archives: Campus Announcements Archive
University Book Store finals week hours
University Book Store finals week hours:
- Dec. 10–11: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Dec. 12–13: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Dec. 14: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Dec. 15: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Return your fall rental books by Dec. 14. Drake ID required for book buyback.
—Katie Wilz, University Book Store
ITS support center returning to Carnegie Hall
The ITS support center, currently located on the second floor of Collier-Scripps Hall, will be returning to its usual location in Carnegie Hall on Friday, Dec. 21. The support center relocated due to the rain event, but is returning to the newly renovated lower level of Carnegie Hall. The support center will be open for walk-in assistance during its standard hours of Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also get 24/7 tech support by calling 515-271-3001 or submit a request online at service.drake.edu/its.
—Carla Herling, ITS
Nelson Construction and Development project to break ground spring 2019
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 26th Street to the west.
—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer
ITS student technology survey
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
Explore campus with the new virtual tour
Drake’s campus came online through the its new virtual tour, available now for all current and prospective students. The walkthrough has several features, from 360 degree panoramas to videos to images of Griff. The online virtual tour provides students with a new way to engage and view the University. Particularly, the tool will be benefit prospective students who may not be able to easily visit campus in person, such as international students.
The tour is set up as a linear series of stops. Visitors begin in front of Old Main and can start their tour by:
- Clicking “Continue to Cowles Library” and following the arrows for a real-feel stroll through campus.
- Hovering over the options on the left side of the screen to pick their next location.
- Enlarging the map in the bottom left corner to travel to different stops.
- Clicking the arrow on the right side of the screen to jump ahead.
- Finding the 360 symbol on some panoramas, which will take you to other similar spots.
Each stop begins with a 360 image of the location (keep an eye out for Griff, who is hiding in many of the panoramas). Click on the photos in the bottom right to see more images from the stop, including more panoramas, still shots, and videos. In all photos, click the “i” to find out more about the location.
If you’d like a guided tour, crank up the volume when you reach a panorama to learn more about the location. To visit the accessibility version, click the eye in the bottom right of the screen.
Within the tour, prospective students can click the “Schedule Visit” or “Apply Online” tabs on the top right to start their real-life Drake journey.
Ellen Koester, JO, AS’19
UCM Announces new stationery design
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
University Book Store finals week hours
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 10th – 11th 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
December 12th – 13th 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
December 14th 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
December 15th 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Katie Wilz,k University Book Store
Little Bulldogs youth jersey ticket package
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
Dead Day Yoga
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