The 109th Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee is right around the corner and we need you to help make it a success. Register to volunteer and invite your friends and family to join. Volunteers receive a free T-shirt, a free meal (if working over lunch), and free entry to the action. Volunteer opportunities begin Saturday, April 21, and run all week long. We hope to see you on the Blue Oval!

— Shannon Saunders, Athletics

The ITS Support Center, in the lower level of Carnegie Hall, will be closed Sundays, April 22 and April 29, due to Relays. If you encounter technology issues on those days, call 515-271-3001 for remote assistance.

— Carla Herling, ITS

Paul Morrison Service Week will be celebrated April 18-25 to honor the legacy of the late Paul Morrison. Stop by the Olmsted Breezeway during the week to pick up some swag and let us know why being involved in the community is important to you. Service projects and community events will be happening all week, including a Drake Neighborhood Spruce-Up and Social at Drake Park on Wednesday, April 25.

Drake Neighborhood Spruce-Up and Social

Hosted by the National Alumni Scholars, LEAD 100 students, and the Drake Neighborhood Association, the event will begin at 5:30 p.m. on April 25 in the Walgreens parking lot on 31^st Street and University Avenue. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Students hope to clean-up Greek street, campus, and the neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to serve with friends, connect with community members, and create positive local change while preparing for Relays. After the clean-up, participants are invited to a social with neighborhood residents at Drake Park. Everyone planning to attend is encouraged to register. Students who register in advance will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.

View a full list of events during Paul Morrison Service Week. Many require pre-registration. Thanks to the many groups on campus and in the neighborhood who are collaborating to hold this weeklong celebration.

For questions, contact Layne Burdette at layne.burdette@drake.edu, Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu or Christina Teufert at christina.teufert@drake.edu.

— Layne Burdette, Class of 2021, & Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning & Service

Due to multiple events on campus and an increased community presence for the Drake Relays, it is necessary to establish the following parking and road restrictions. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Street Closures

• Forest Avenue will be closed between 27^th Street and 29^th Street from Thursday, April 26, at 2 p.m. to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m. No vehicular traffic will be allowed during this time. The street closure enhances the safety of those attending Relays.
• 27th Street will be shut down for bus traffic from Forest Avenue to Clark Street from Thursday, April 26, to Saturday, April 28.
• Meek Street will be shut down for the hammer throw event on Saturday, April 28.

Parking lot restrictions

• Lot 17 (Facilities) at 27^th Street and Clark Street: No parking from Sunday, April 22, to Monday, April 30. Reserved for athlete warm-up area.
• Lot 18 South (Studio Arts): No parking from Wednesday, April 25, at 2 a.m. to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m.
• Lot 18 North (West Stadium): No parking from Thursday, April 26, at 2 a.m. to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m.
• Lot 16 (Olmsted): Reserved parking from Thursday, April 26, at 6 a.m. to Saturday, April 28th, at 5 p.m.
• Lots 1 and 2: Pay lots from Friday, April 27, to Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m. Permits are valid at no charge until 4 p.m. on Friday in Lot 1.

Please note: All residential parking lots are still under 24-hour residential permit only restrictions.

— Scott Law, Public Safety

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is looking to make a video series that features students with financial need sharing stories about their college experience. The goal of the series is to foster pride among students who come from low-income backgrounds, create a community that can serve as a resource for students, and dispel myths about what it means to come from a low-income background. If you are or were a recipient of the Federal Pell Grant or Iowa Tuition Grant and would like to participate, email Zach Mecham at zachary.mecham@drake.edu.

— Zach Mecham, The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement

On Wednesday, April 11, enjoy Southern cuisine made famous from the city of Charleston, S.C. in Hubbell Dining Hall. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

— Jennifer Bowersox, Hubbell Dining