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Category Archives: Campus Announcements Archive
State track parking on campus
Drake will host the statewide Iowa high school track meet from Thursday, May 18, to Saturday, May 20. This event will bring close to 35,000 visitors to campus over the three days and starts at 8 a.m. each day. Please plan for parking and traffic inconvenience as a result of the increased activity. It is also important to note that several parking lots will be affected by the event. Drake faculty, students, and staff with valid Drake permits may still park without paying in lots 1, 4, and 10 on Thursday and Friday as long as they arrive by 4:30 pm.
Please note the following parking lot restrictions:
Lot 18 North—Will be closed from Tuesday, May 16, to Saturday, May 20
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 18 South, 33, Intramural Lot—Will be pay lots from Thursday, May 18, to Saturday, May 20
—Scott Law, Drake Public Safety
A little taste of Bulldog pride
Finals Week hours for University Book Store
The University Book Store will have extended hours May 8–14.
Monday–Tuesday
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday—Thursday
8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Rental book returns are due Friday, May 12.
Spring Commencement ceremonies
More than 900 students will participate in Commencement ceremonies this week, and you can help them celebrate. Each ceremony is open to the campus.
Athletics Alternative Commencement
Ten student-athletes unable attend the May 13 ceremony due to competition will be honored.
When: Monday, May 8
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Shivers Courtside Club
Unity Roundtable Graduation Celebration
When: Friday, May 12
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Fine Arts Center Performing Arts Theatre
This year will be the Inaugural Unity Roundtable Graduation Celebration. Unity Roundtable is a group of multicultural student organizations at Drake working toward inclusion and educational opportunities. This will be a chance for us to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students that advocate for multiculturalism and diversity. Please reserve your ticket here—tickets are free and the celebration is open to the campus community.
Law School Commencement
When: Friday, May 12
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Knapp Center
142nd Commencement Ceremony for Undergraduate Degree Recipients
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: The Knapp Center
142nd Commencement Ceremony for Graduate and Doctoral Degree Recipients
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: The Knapp Center
New Student Senate officers
On May 3, members of the 31st Session of Student Senate were inaugurated into their new positions. Congratulations to them; we are looking forward to the positive contributions they will make around the Senate table next year!
Exec
President—Nathan Paulsen
Vice President of Student Life—Anna Gleason
Vice President of Student Activities—Anna Jensen
Student Body Treasurer—Ava Witthauer
At-Large
Academic Affairs—Nick Johnston
Campus Engagement—Olive Wassen
Community Outreach—Bakari Caldwell
Facilities & Technology—Giada Morressi
Health & Safety—JD Stehwien
Organization Council—Deshauna Carter
Student Affairs—Kollin Crompton
Student Services—Samantha Bayne
Academic
Arts & Sciences—Emily Anderson
Business & Public Administration—Daniel Newsome
Education—Darbee Farley
Fine Arts—Nick Black
Journalism & Mass Communication—Jake Bullington
Pharmacy & Health Sciences—Alex Maciejewski
—Meghan Baeza, Student Leadership Programs
Summer group fitness classes at the Bell Center
The summer group fitness schedule is now available online! All classes are free to attend for Drake students, faculty, and staff. Register for classes by downloading the REC*IT FITNESS app or log in at www.imleagues.com. Classes run May 15–June 29 in the Fitness Studio at the Bell Center.
—Ellen Lowe, Recreational Services
Building Key Return
Just a reminder that the location for key returns (and pickups) was changed to the Student Services Center this year. If you have an office/classroom key to return at the end of the semester, please stop at the Student Services Center rather than Facilities. We encourage you to turn in any keys that you are no longer using.
—Sara Heijerman, Students Services Center
Drake Student Survey results
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Drake Student Survey. 1,419 students completed the survey out of 4523 contacts (31 percent response rate). We appreciate the engagement and want to give an update on our plans to respond to this information.
While we need additional time to fully analyze the data, here is a quick rundown of some findings.
- 91% of undergraduates and 92% of graduate students rate their experience at Drake as “good” or “excellent.”
- 86% of graduate students and 83% of undergraduates responded positively they would come to Drake again, if they were starting all over again.
- 89% of undergraduates and 91% of graduate students are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their experiences with faculty.
- 92% of graduate and 84% of undergraduate students are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the quality of their classes.
These represent positive findings regarding students’ overall experiences at Drake.
This month, the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment will be sharing unit-specific results, compiling a summary of longitudinal results, and analyzing survey comments to identify areas of success and challenge. In the fall, we will pursue specific strategies to promote the use of this data across the University. We look forward to turning this important feedback into action.
—Kevin Saunders, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
Nominate someone for the Iowa Character Awards
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake is now accepting nominations for the Iowa Character Awards, which annually recognize individuals, organizations, and communities who demonstrate good character. Nominations are due May 9—learn more in the Drake Newsroom.