A number of new Drake-branded items are approved and available for purchase Drake Merchandise E-Store. Find those under the “print to order” tab. If your office is interested in selecting other items to be featured on the store site, contact Micki Nelson to begin the pricing and art approval process.
—Micki Nelson, University Communications
Windows and stairways are being installed in the Science Connector Building, and progress continues on Collier-Scripps Hall. Learn more about STEM@DRAKE progress at www.drake.edu/buildingstem
Hubbell Dining and Spike’s Spot have shorter hours during J-Term:
Hubbell Dining
Monday–Friday: Breakfast, 7:30–9:30 a.m.; Lunch, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Dinner, 5–6:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Brunch, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; Dinner, 5–6:30 p.m.
Spike’s Spot Convenience Store
Monday–Friday: 1–4 p.m.
—Jennifer Bowersox, Sodexo
A new policy, Student Preferred Name, is posted on the University-wide policy website. This policy is to provide consistency for a preferred name experience across the University systems. The policy review period will be open until Jan. 23. If you have any comments, please submit them to dupolicies@drake.edu.
—Andrea McDonough, Finance & Administration
The Whistleblower Protection Policy, currently found on the Human Resources webpage through blueView, has been revised and retitled Non-Retaliation Against Persons Reporting Misconduct. This policy is posted for review, and can be found on the Campus Policies web page. The revisions include definitions, a broader explanation of the concept of retaliation, and procedures for reporting suspected retaliation.
In compliance with Drake’s Policy Development, Approval and Communication policy, the two-week review period will be through Jan. 9. Please take a moment to review the revised Non-Retaliation policy and procedures. If you have any comments or concerns regarding the new policy, please send them to dupolicies@drake.edu.
Also, watch for changes in a new policy library in the spring.
—Andrea McDonough, Finance & Administration
Drake University Mail Operations will be moving Mail Services from its current location in the old post office building on 24th Street to the lower level of Olmsted during the week of Dec. 19 and be open to the public the week of Jan. 2. This move will require a new location for any drop off of mail that had previously been done in the old post office building. We realize that this may be inconvenient for some of you, so we would like to discuss how we might be able to assist departments as we make this transition.
As part of the changes in Mail Services, a new manager will be coming on board within the next 30–60 days. Once the new manager is hired, we hope to offer additional services to the campus community in the coming months. If you have any questions about Mail Operations in the short term, please do not hesitate to reach out to Scott Law at scott.law@drake.edu or Tricia McKinney at tricia.mckinney@drake.edu. It is our goal to continue to work toward continuous improvement in all areas of mail services and to provides courteous, high-quality service to the University community.
—Scott Law, Public Safety
The Drake Book Store hours will be adjusted during holiday break and J-Term:
Dec. 19–23 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25–26 Closed
Dec. 27–30 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Dec. 31–Jan. 2 Closed
Jan. 3–20
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
MidAmerican Energy has shut down the sidewalk between Olin and Fitch Dec. 19–26 for work on the STEM@DRAKE buildings. See the Dec. 2016 Logistics Map for details.
Door schedules will change for the holiday break. We will adopt “administrative hours” for most of the buildings following graduation on Saturday, Dec. 17. Buildings will be open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Dec. 22. Doors will then be locked for the holiday break from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. Faculty and staff will still be able to utilize their authorized access plans (for example, 24/7 access to their office buildings), but student plans will be shut off during this time. Regular building hours will resume at the start of January Term, Jan. 3.
Please contact Public Safety (515-271-2222) if you have a door access emergency during this time, or contact the Student Services Center (515-271-2000 or studentservices@drake.edu) if you have a general card access question or concern.
Happy Holidays!
—Sara Heijerman, Campus Card Office
The basic tree assessment of campus trees completed by Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) staff Aaron Harpold, certified arborist, and Jack Bush has determined several trees that are a priority for pruning or removal this winter. Pruning will improve the aesthetics, safety, and health of the tree canopy on campus and is proposed primarily for trees along Painted Street, south of Morehouse, and west of Aliber Hall.
Some tree removals are necessary due to structural problems, disease and insect infestation, storm damage, health condition of the tree, and the proximity to walkways or buildings for the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The tree assessment found eight trees falling under these concerns and recommends their removal. The trees are located on this Tree Removal Map Winter 2016 and identified below:
| Map # | Size | Tree Common Name | Location |
| 1 | 39” | Red Oak | North of Cole Hall |
| 2 | 44” | Sycamore | West of Old Main |
| 3 | 18” | Shingle Oak | South of Old Main |
| 4 | 18” | Sugar Maple | South of Old Main |
| 5 | 17” | Crimson Maple | South of Old Main |
| 6 | 24” | Bur Oak | South of Old Main |
| 7 | 11” | White Pine | West of Aliber Hall |
| 8 | 23” | Black Locust | North of Forest Cleaners |
The pruning and tree removals are being scheduled for completion over the winter months. Signage and detours around work areas will be in place during these operations. Due to the defects in the trunks or the particular species of trees, the wood from the removals are not worth keeping for other projects around campus. FPM will be organizing a tree planting on campus for spring. Updates will be provided on the FPM webpage and in OnCampus for those interested in volunteering in planting of the trees.
– Kevin Moran, Facilities Planning and Management
