Hear from Kris Kesterson, author of the book Coach: Maury John’s Journey to the Pinnacle of College Hoops, on Monday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The session will be facilitated by the voice of the Drake Bulldogs, Michael Admire, and include 1969 Final Four team captain Dolph Pulliam and current Drake Men’s Basketball Head Coach Darian DeVries.

The event is being hosted by Drake’s Office of Alumni Relations and Athletics departments. Anyone is welcome to attend, regardless of their affiliation to Drake.

Register

— Andy Verlengia, Alumni Relations

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— Emma Brustkern, Senior

The Drake Road Races are BACK ON TRACK for 2022 with half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances—all finishing on the iconic Blue Oval. The races will take place on Sunday, April 24, 2022, to kick-off Drake Relays week.

Registration is now open with a Flash Sale offering 50% off race weekend prices for all three distances. The Flash Sale ends on Oct. 19 at 11:59 p.m.

All finishers of the 5k, 10k, and half marathon receive a commemorative finisher’s medal and a premium Drake Road Races apparel item.

— Tanner Nissen, Drake Relays

Last week, new printers were installed in the residence halls. These were the first new printers to arrive since August due to ongoing global supply chain issues. As new machines arrive, our partners at LRI are coordinating installation and training with department contacts. Our project team will continue to adjust our rollout schedule whenever machines arrive and update the list at Printer Locations (FAQ).

Get instructions on how to use the features of the new printers in the Printing category of our IT service portal. Learn more about the overall printing project by visiting our FAQ page at drake.edu/its/printing/.

—Kris Brewster, ITS

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Drake University wants to remind all its faculty, staff, and students of the various student and employee resources that are available both through the University and in the Des Moines/Iowa community.

Information about various events occurring at Drake University and in the Des Moines community to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month is available on Drake University’s social media accounts @drakeprevention.

— Jessica Morgan-Tate, Finance & Administration

Drake University’s Non-Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment (Non-Sex-Based) Policy has been revised and all interested members of the Drake community are encouraged to review and comment on these policy revisions by Nov. 19, 2021.  The revisions to this policy, many of which were prompted by students who requested additional clarity in Drake University’s policies regarding reporting and addressing discrimination, harassment, and bias-motivated incidents, provide for a strong commitment against discrimination and harassment within the Drake community.

The policy begins with the following purpose statement, which reflects Drake’s Core Values and the culture we strive to cultivate at all levels of our institution:

There is no place in the Drake community for discrimination, discriminatory harassment, abusive, and bias-motivated conduct. Drake University condemns discrimination in all its forms. 

In addition, many of the definitions and corresponding examples have been modernized and options for reporting discrimination, harassment and other misconduct have been updated. It is important for every member of the Drake community to know what options they have in reporting misconduct—whether that misconduct was directed towards, or witnessed by, them.

Our hope is that this policy will provide additional clarity and detail. If you have observations or suggestions to make it even better, we want to hear them. You can review the revised policy and offer comments here. The review period closes on Nov. 19, 2021.

— Jessica Morgan-Tate, Finance & Administration; Maureen De Armond, Human Resources

University Communications and Marketing is sponsoring a Professional Headshot Day Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kern Commons, Cartwright Hall, Drake Law School. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Please sign up for a time slot. Advanced sign up will allow us to maintain social distancing. Masks will be required until it is your turn.

— Jeremy Sievers, University Communications and Marketing

The IMT Des Moines Marathon is Sunday, Oct. 17. Drake University is proud to be part of this great Des Moines tradition. The marathon will impact roads and travel throughout Des Moines and specifically at the University at miles 11 and 12. Travel on and around campus will be impacted during the race.

Mile 11 travels down 25th Street and Forest Avenue to Drake Stadium as participants take a lap around the iconic Blue oval. Mile 12 leaves the stadium and enters the campus proper on the sidewalks at the Ray Plaza and continues to Carpenter Avenue and back out to 25th Street.  

There is no parking on Sunday, Oct. 17, along the race route, including but not limited to, 25th Street from University Avenue to Forest Avenue, along Forest Avenue from 25th Street to 27th Street, and on Carpenter Avenue from 25th Street to Painted Street (in front of Carnegie, Old Main, the Law School and FAC) on campus. Vehicles parked in these areas or anywhere along the course route will be towed at the owners expense.

Please expect increased activity and noise during the race. Race marshals will be stationed along the path along with Des Moines Police and Drake Public Safety officers on the campus to keep the course safe for participants and spectators. We ask that you follow the direction of course marshals for everyone’s safety.  

For more information about the IMT Des Moines Marathon and potential road closures or disruptions throughout the city, please see the race map.

— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services