Join the University Communications team for an exclusive preview of the new brand platform Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Sussman Theater. This faculty/staff event is an opportunity to learn about the brand strategy, what it means for the University, and how it will be brought to life. A separate preview will be held for students later this fall. Read more.
Watch as students share their excitement for the recently opened STEM@DRAKE buildings.
Don’t forget: A dedication to celebrate the opening of Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building will take place Saturday at 11 a.m., on the outdoor plaza between Olin and Collier-Scripps Halls. View President Martin’s invitation to campus.
Join the University Communications team for an exclusive preview of the new brand platform on Friday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in Sussman Theater. This faculty/staff event is an opportunity to learn about the brand strategy, what it means for the University, and how it will be brought to life. A separate preview will be held for students later this fall. Read more.
Faculty and staff are invited to be part of history when Drake dedicates Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building, the first stand-alone academic buildings constructed on campus in decades. The ceremony and building tours will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. on the outdoor plaza between Olin and Collier-Scripps Halls.
This fall, Drake will begin telling its story in a bold and compelling way with the launch of a new brand strategy.
Join the University Communications team for an exclusive preview of the new brand platform on Friday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in Sussman Theater. This faculty/staff event is an opportunity to learn about the brand strategy, what it means for the University, and how it will be brought to life. A separate preview will be held for students later this fall.
The University, along with national branding firm, 160over90, began a comprehensive initiative this summer to elevate and energize the Drake brand. The initial discovery phase included a deep dive into understanding what makes Drake distinctive as experienced and defined by those who know us best—our faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, external stakeholders, and community partners. That discovery process included both qualitative and quantitative research, which helped inform new messaging and a new creative direction.
Research findings confirmed that Drake is perceived as vibrant, engaged, accessible, globally aware, challenging, abundant, varied, valuable, spirited, and seriously fun. The University and 160over90 have leveraged these and other insights to start telling Drake’s amazing story in a fresh, relevant, and authentic way.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the Drake brand will be transformed, and what you can do to help foster an even more powerful reputation and long-term success for the University.
—Dave Remund, University Communications
President Martin invites faculty and staff to attend a dedication ceremony for Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. on the outdoor plaza between Olin and Collier-Scripps Halls. Learn more.
Your ITS team is excited to begin the 2017–2018 academic year in partnership with you. We have completed or made progress on several major projects this summer. Below are updates on improvements that have been made or are underway.
The new ITS service portal offers you a rich way to engage with us and better address your technology issues. By using the service portal at http://service.drake.edu/its you can keep up to date on service outages, search for Knowledge Base (self-help) articles, and help us resolve your issues more quickly by providing relevant information in issue-specific request forms.
Here are some resources that provide additional information about the service portal and how to use it:
ITS has added value through several other improvement projects over the summer:
As we move into the academic year, we are working with groups across campus on several complex projects that will extend throughout 2018:
Starting in September we’re launching a new program to campus, Tech Tuesdays. Join ITS staff in the Dial Center on the second Tuesday of each month from 2 to 2:50 p.m. Each month we’ll have a different topic designed to provide you with resources to use technology more efficiently in your job (and your life). Feel free to sign up for one session, or all four.
The first session on Sept. 12 will be a panel discussion with ITS staff on campus technology. Sign up and check out the topics for future sessions at itstechtuesdays.eventbrite.com.
We are also planning for the next administrative services satisfaction survey (which includes ITS). Please watch for this survey later in the fall and help us continue to improve our service to you by completing it. Speaking of continuous improvement, the ITS continuous improvement plan is always available on the ITS website.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any member of my team if you have questions, comments, concerns, and ideas for improvement.
—Chris Gill, Chief Information Technology Officer
Don’t miss your chance to be part of history when Drake dedicates Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building, the first stand-alone academic buildings constructed on campus in decades. The ceremony and building tours will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. on the outdoor plaza between Olin and Collier-Scripps Halls. Learn more here.
As thousands of Bulldogs return to campus or join the Drake community for the first time, they will have two new buildings to become acquainted with––the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall.
The two buildings are part of the STEM@DRAKE project, which began in 2016 with the renovation of several labs and classrooms in Harvey Ingham Hall and will conclude with the construction of the Ray Promenade, scheduled to be complete later this year.
Not only will these buildings enhance collaboration and meet high environmental standards, the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall will further Drake’s goal of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus community. Here’s how:
The new STEM@DRAKE buildings are also an example of Drake’s financial stewardship. Construction of the buildings began in early 2016 and were completed this month, on time and on budget, which not only helps the University’s financial performance, but demonstrates responsibility and commitment to the donors who generously gave to the project.
The entire STEM@DRAKE project, a $52 million investment, involved students, faculty, and staff working together in both the design and management of the project. Through input from many different parties, the new space is designed to remain current and in touch with the needs and wants of students and faculty today and in the future.
The completion of the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall is an exciting and monumental milestone. Now, construction crews are beginning work on the next phase of the project—completion of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Promenade encompassing the outdoor spaces just east of the STEM@DRAKE complex. This project will provide a welcoming and beautiful outdoor space while also enhancing accessibility and parking.
Over the next several months, there will be substantial work and disruption in this area. Fencing along 27th Street between Carpenter and Forest Avenues will be installed. No east-west pathways will be possible because the project includes removal of an old water main below the street. In addition, The Point, which is home to HR and International Programs, will be removed in early October. Information on their new office locations can be found here.
As part of this work, the Jewett Hall parking lot will be closed and removed. With the parking lot closure, we have made arrangements to allow for 30-minute vehicle unloading on Painted Street in front of Jewett Residence Hall during move-in weekend on Aug. 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vehicles may enter from 25th Street onto Carpenter Avenue. Des Moines Police will be available to direct traffic. Cars may unload on the north side of Painted Street, circle around, and then depart on the south side.
Several steps are being taken to provide information to students, visitors, faculty, and staff about alternative routes in the area. Safety and accessibility remain at the forefront of planning. For updated information, please check the project updates on the STEM@DRAKE website and watch OnCampus. Facilities Planning and Management will also distribute updates to building contacts in the affected area as the project unfolds.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as this significant aspect of the project is completed.
— Venessa Macro, Finance & Administration
