Campus parking permits for the upcoming academic year went on sale July 1. To secure your parking pass, visit the Public Safety parking page and select “Online Parking Registration.” Be sure to have your vehicle’s license plate number handy when you sign up.

Please note that permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and all sales must be completed online.

Payment Methods: You can pay via credit or debit card. Additionally, the payroll deduction process can be completed entirely online and is available to full-time, benefit-eligible part-time, and adjunct employees.

Pass Pickup: Once your pass is ready, you will receive an email confirmation. You can pick it up at the Student Services Desk located in the Johansen Student Center. Please bring a valid ID for verification.

Parking Permit Options

• Resident passes: $410 (blue, valid for 24/7 parking)
• Premium passes: $300 (yellow, Olmsted lot; red, Ray Promenade lots)
• Perimeter passes: $135 (all orange and purple lots)
• Evening/Weekend passes: $100 (valid from 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends)

Visit drake.edu/map to see where the lots are located. Passes are valid from August to August, and you are welcome to start using your new pass as soon as it is picked up.

For questions, contact studentservices@drake.edu.

— Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center

Registration is open for Drake University’s inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Day. The new program will take place on Tuesday, July 14, and is designed for students entering sixth through eighth grade.

Hosted by the Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the one-day experience gives middle school students a hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship from Drake staff. Students will identify a real-world problem, map a business model, and pitch their ideas to peers and instructors.

Drake is hosting the Youth Entrepreneurship Day Camp in Aliber Hall, 2847 University Avenue, Des Moines. The program begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $75 per camper, and lunch is included. Space is limited, and families are encouraged to register their children by Saturday, June 27.

— Chase Spencer, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

June is Pride Month—our opportunity to celebrate Drake’s LGBTQIA+ community, honor their accomplishments, and support the ongoing pursuit of equal justice.

Come celebrate with us and walk alongside Drake University in the 2026 Capital City Pride Parade! All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and allies are welcome.

• When: Sunday, June 14. Meet at 11:15 a.m. Parade from 12–1 p.m.
• Where: East Village, Parking Lot 16 (Corner of E. Des Moines St. and E. 14th St.; entrance on E. Des Moines St.)
• What to wear: Your favorite Drake Blue!

Griff II will be joining us! While it’s a bit too warm for him to walk the route, he’ll be cruising along in the air-conditioned Griffmobile.

How to get involved:

• Walk with us: Please register here so we know how many materials to bring.
• Donate candy: If you can’t make it but still want to support, you can send candy for the parade to the Alumni House (2700 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) to arrive by Friday, June 12.
• Please email your receipt to Gregory Lin (gregory.lin@drake.edu) so we can credit you for the contribution.

— Gregory Lin, Alumni Relations

Dining service will operate on adjusted hours throughout June. Be sure to plan ahead and check the schedule before stopping by, as meal periods will vary by day.

From breakfast and lunch to select dinner service, we’ll be here to keep you fueled all month long. Save this schedule and stay tuned for any updates throughout the summer!

Thank you for dining with us—we look forward to serving you this June!

Beginning July 1, 2026, the University will transition its whistleblower reporting service provider from NAVEX EthicsPoint to MITRATECH Ethics Hotline (the Drake Ethics Hotline). Drake remains committed to offering a safe, secure, and anonymous avenue for community members to report concerns regarding suspected or known ethics and compliance violations. Functionally, nothing is changing. This decision was made in the course of standard contract review and in an effort to offer an important campus resource at a better price point. Stay tuned for more information. Questions may be directed to Samantha Nordstrom at samantha.nordstrom@drake.edu.

— Samantha Nordstrom, Title IX Coordinator & EEO Specialist

Starting June 14, DART is launching all new bus routes to improve frequency and service.

Key Service Updates For Routes Around Drake:

• Route 3: Buses will run every 15 minutes (down from every 20 minutes)
• Route 5: Service is moving to every 30 minutes (previously every 45–60 minutes)
• Route 60: This route will be discontinued.

Please note that effective June 12 the following services will no longer be available: Express routes, Flex Connect, On Call, and the LINK Shuttle.

— Nate Reagen, Office of the President