The Bulldog Swim Challenge begins Nov. 5 and ends Nov. 30. Challenge yourself and your friends to sign up and record your swim mileage for the month of November. The top swimmer of the month will receive a prize. Email drakeaquatics@drake.edu to register.
Bulldog Bootcamp sign-up is now open for students. Bootcamp will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Jan. 29 to March 7. Email wellness@drake.edu to register.
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GroupX Schedule 2 begins on Oct. 29 and goes until Dec. 7. There will be new classes and new instructors. Come and join us with fun fitness classes. Remember, attending 15 classes will get you a free shirt, and every additional 5 classes you attend will get you one entry into the end of the year raffle prizes.
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Cowles Library underwent major renovation to the main floor this summer. Please see below for a before and after layout of the main floor enhancements that took place.
Manny Toribio, Facilities Planning and Management
MidAmerican Energy has scheduled their work related to the overhead power line removal and light pole replacement on the south side of Forest Avenue. The commencement date is Oct. 29 (weather permitting) and we expect the work to take approximately four weeks.
Weitz will provide ‘Sidewalk Closed’ signage to designate the closure as shown on the attached plan. If the weather cooperates and the work goes as planned the sidewalk will reopen Nov. 23. Weitz is also adding a sidewalk closure sign at 25th Street and Carpenter on the west side of 25th Street. This will help direct pedestrians across 25th Street prior to getting to the site.
Michelle Huggins, Facilities Planning and Management
Please save the date for Patsy Johnson’s retirement reception on Oct. 29, from 2–4 p.m. in the Dial Center large conference room. Patsy is retiring Oct. 31 after nearly 33 years of passionate service to Drake, most recently as Information Security Specialist. Join us to wish Patsy well.
Peter Lundstedt, ITS
Help us celebrate our next 50! Sign up now for the Drake Road Races 5K, 10K, or half marathon, which will be held Saturday, April 20, to make your mark finishing on the historic Blue Oval in Drake Stadium. Your Drake Road Races registration includes a commemorative long sleeve tech shirt and a special 51st Anniversary medal awarded to each finisher. Also included with your race registration is free entry to the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee Distance Carnival on Thursday, April 25. Be part of history and register today to receive your one-day 50% discount and you can be one of the first Relays finishers of 2019.
Dan Hostager, Assistant Drake Relays Director
On Oct. 11, President Martin shared—with great sadness—the passing of Amanda Wilken, a student at Drake University. Amanda was in her fourth year of Pharmacy and was also working on a Master of Business Administration degree.
Amanda’s visitation and funeral service is scheduled for this week. The visitation is Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 5–8 p.m. at Hamilton’s, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa. The funeral service is Thursday, Oct.18, at 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa.
Amanda started at Drake in the fall of 2013 as a Pre-Pharmacy major. She was a 2016 graduate of the Adams Leadership Academy and was committed to being a model servant leader. In addition to her academic pursuits, Amanda was involved in a number of co-curricular organizations, to include the Alpha Phi sorority, the National Association of Women MBAs, and the American Public Health Association.
Please continue to keep Amanda’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
In recognition of National Tailgate Weekend, the University Book Store will hold a four day sale Oct. 18–21. The sale will take place in store and online on Oct. 18–20 and online only on Oct. 21.
The Book Store is located in the Olmsted Center and open from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Visit the store for more details or go to www.drake.bkst.com.
Katie Wilz, University Book Store
Drake University is once again proud to be a part of the IMT Des Moines Marathon, which will occur on Sunday, Oct. 21.
The IMT Des Moines Marathon benefiting Children’s Cancer Connection runs through quaint neighborhoods, city parks and streets, and offers a loop around the famed blue oval track at Drake University. Register now.
The IMT Des Moines Marathon starts at 8:00 am on Sunday, October 21 in the Court Avenue District, 300 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Mile 11 of the race will bring the participants down 25th street in front of Drake Public Safety, Drake International and University Communications & Marketing. Runners will proceed across Forest Ave. and turn on Clark street to enter into Drake Stadium and run on the Blue Oval. In Mile 12, runners will leave the Stadium onto 27th street and turn left on to Forest Ave.back down to 25th street and then follow 25th street to Kingman Boulevard.
As a result of the race course, no parking will be allowed on 25th street from University Ave to Clark Street and no parking along Clark street or 27th from Clark to Forest Ave. Anyone travelling in the area should expect road closures and delays. Please refer to the Course map & Course description if you have questions.
Scott Law, Public Safety
There will still be a few GroupX classes happening during fall break. Make sure to look at the Group Fitness calendar on the Drake Rec app, IMLeagues website, or on any of our social media pages. There will still be POUND at 4:45 p.m. today. The regular class schedule will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
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