Category Archives: Campus Announcements Archive

Campus Announcements Archive

Moving logistics for new STEM@DRAKE buildings

It won’t be long before the two new STEM@DRAKE buildings will be complete. This is an exciting time, but also means there is work to do to relocate the faculty and staff who will move into the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall. In an effort to keep track of all the moving parts, a process for keeping new building occupants up to date and informed began this spring. Several transition logistics, from key access to telephone transfer, have been carefully planned as we move toward move-in day. If you are impacted by a move, please watch for information from your dean, who is receiving monthly updates on moving logistics and planning.

In addition, in the coming weeks, communications directed at building occupants will be sent via email. OnCampus will continue to be the source of information for the general campus on the project.

As move-in day approaches, various individuals stand ready to help and support those impacted by the move. Questions can be directed to Kelly Foster at kelly.foster@drake.edu or Jolene Schmidt at jolene.schmidt@drake.edu.

—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer

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Drake social media audit

The Drake University Social Media Directory displays the URLs for every Drake-affiliated social media page. Take a look around to see which departments have pages, follow them, and invite your friends to follow along. While you’re looking around, let us know if your department page has changed—maybe you have a department name change, you want a new cover photo, or you don’t see your account’s URL on the directory at all. Either way, let University Communications know by emailing Niki Smith at niki.smith@drake.edu.

If you want to learn more about creating an official presence on social media for your department or unit, reach out to Niki Smith.

Also, there is a student social media directory for all student organizations. Niki is also the contact for that directory if you see anything to add or update.

—Niki Smith, University Communications

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Hubbell Dining gets a facelift

This summer, Hubbell Dining Hall is undergoing some changes, including new furniture and lighting, to spruce up this high-use space. This change is made possible by Sodexo Dining Services, which provided the funding for the improvements. In addition to Dining Services staff, students provided input on furniture and color selections. The improvements will be completed and ready for the beginning of the academic year.

—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer

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New campus cloud storage solution

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With assistance from several campus focus groups, ITS has made the decision to adopt Microsoft OneDrive as the campus cloud storage solution.

The decision to use OneDrive was based on its integration with Office365, Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the development of new features, and the financial resources invested in the solution.

Starting this summer, ITS staff will work with departments across campus to assist with moving individual storage and to explain the benefits of the new system. Once all areas have moved their individual storage, we’ll begin the process of working with departments to migrate shared storage and begin transitioning off current campus storage solutions like blueSpace.

We are starting the process with administrative units this summer, and then will work with academic units starting during the fall semester. We will be sending additional communications to campus as we move forward. We’ll also be reaching out individually to unit leaders to plan timing and to coordinate efforts.

The transition of Drake’s storage into the cloud offers significant opportunities to improve how our faculty, staff, and students work and collaborate. We’re excited for this change and hope others will be as well.

—Carla Herling, Information Technology Services

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Sidewalk replacement

Drake, in conjunction with the City of Des Moines, will be replacing several sections of concrete sidewalk around the exterior of the campus.  The work will begin on June 12 and should be completed by June 16.  This project will enhance the campus compliance with ADA concerns on the exterior of the main campus.  Please look at the campus map below to see which repairs may cause issues with your normal walking path; the concrete replacement is marked in red.

The repairs include areas at 27th Street & Clark, 2700 block of Forest Avenue, 2804 Forest Ave., 29th Street and Forest Avenue, 30th Street and Forest Avenue, 30th Street and Carpenter Avenue, 27th Street and University Avenue, 28th Street and University Avenue, and 2800 University Ave.

 

—Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning & Management

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Preferred rental car vendor

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Drake has a special contractual discount relationship with Enterprise/National Car rental.  They have competitive rates along with a zero deductible for accidents that occur while renting for business. Drake also receives an end-of-year, volume-based rebate which goes back into our general fund.  We would like you to use Enterprise or National as Drake’s preferred vendor.  Please use your P-Card whenever possible for business car rental and provide Drakes tax exempt number shown on the card.  

Special Note: You will also receive the same discount for your personal use, when paying on your own. It is a good idea to sign up for the Emerald Club (no additional charge) and use it whenever renting.  To learn more, read the Enterprise/National Rental Program Summary.  If you scroll down to the end, you will see the per vehicle pricing for Drake.

 Drake University Business Use Account Number for Enterprise and National Car Rental-XZ62113

 Drake University Personal Use Account Number for Enterprise and National Car Rental-XZ6299F

—Caron Findlay, Finance and Administration

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New IT service portal and ITS website

Having a problem with technology? Want to find out what ITS can do for you? Visit the brand-new IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its to report a technology issue, review self-help information in our knowledge base, or see what services ITS offers. Learn how to use this new site at Using the IT Service Portal (How-to).

You can also check out the new ITS website now located at www.drake.edu/its. It has resources for faculty, staff, and students; contact information for ITS staff; and a real-time dashboard of the availability of major Drake services.

Questions? Feedback? Let us know.
—Carla Herling, IT Communications Manager

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2017–2018 holiday schedule posted

The 2017-2018 Holiday Schedule is now posted on the Employee Tab of blueView in the HR channel. You will note that the Fourth of July holiday has been extended by one day this year. For those who are on campus this summer, we hope that you will use this extra day to enjoy some rest and renewal. Thank you for all you do for Drake University.

Some resources designed to promote safe summer activity are provided below. Be safe and have fun!

—Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer