ADVISORY
April 15, 2003

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, 271-3119, 979-9188 (cell)
Erin Downs, (515) 271-2986, 707-1337 (cell)

DRAKE ANNOUNCES POLICIES FOR STREET PAINTING 2003

The policies governing this year's street painting event at Drake University were developed following a series of conversations with Drake students, faculty and administration, and two members of the Des Moines Police Department.

"Street painting is a wonderful tradition at Drake that kicks off a week of activities on campus and in the community leading up to the Drake Relays," said Drake President David Maxwell. "Our goal, from the start, has been to ensure safety, and ensure that students' behavior at the event is respectful of one another, and consistent with the laws of the State of Iowa."

The policies for street painting, which include a ban on bringing beverage containers into the event, have been approved by the Student Senate.

"The adoption of a no-container policy should have no real effect on the spirit of street painting or the character of the event," said Student Body President Thomas Laehn. "Free non-alcoholic drinks will be provided for those in attendance, so there will be no need for people to bring their own."

Street painting will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, along Carpenter Avenue between 27th Street and 28th Street. Student organizations will be painting squares to show their interpretation of this year's Relays theme- "Speed of Life."
In addition to street painting, there will be the following additional activities:

• A brunch in Crossroads, Hubbell Dining Hall, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
• Free food and beverages near the Olmsted parking lot, beginning at 11 a.m.
• A DJ north of Morehouse Hall
• Free beverages near the painted street
• Open recreation on Helmick Commons
• A photo contest in which 200 disposable cameras will be given away

News media attending street painting should check in with Lisa Lacher or Erin Downs at the Olmsted Center parking lot at 29th Street and University Avenue.

ADDITIONAL POLICIES GOVERNING STREET PAINTING

• The following items are prohibited:
  • Furniture
  • Backpacks/book bags
  • Coolers
  • Squirt guns
  • All beverage containers
• Students will be prohibited from carrying any beverages or containers in or out of the residence halls.
• Water and soda will be provided at the event. No other beverages or containers will be permitted in or out of the area.
• Students with unauthorized containers will be asked to discard the containers in trash barrels provided on site.
• This is an alcohol-free event. All University policies outlined in the student handbook as well local, state and federal laws will be enforced. Students suspected of violating policies or laws or otherwise engaged in disruptive behavior may be:
  • Asked to leave the event
  • Issued a citation by Des Moines Police Department officers
  • Arrested by Des Moines Police Department officers
• Signage detailing event rules will be on the trash barrels and other prominent locations.
• While students will not be asked to show their ID to enter the event, students will be encouraged to carry their IDs to distinguish them from non-students if necessary.
• Approximately 10 Des Moines Police Department officers will lead public safety efforts during street painting; Drake security officers also will be assigned to support safety and security efforts during the event.
• Olmsted Center parking lot will be closed (except to news media).
• 27th Street between Carpenter and Forest Avenue will be closed.

For additional information from student leaders, contact Student Body President Thomas Laehn at 271-4555 and Interfraternity Council President Derek Zhorne at 201-9683.