Drake University - Quax Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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The 3 Amigos Ladies and gentlemen of the Student Body, we are now introducing in the cen- ter ring Drake's very own Three Amigos: President Mi- chael Ferrari, Provost Ion Er- icson, and Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Life, Don Ad- ams. They are here for your enter- tainment to perform death defying feats of academic and economic acrobatics. No- tice there is not safety net. Lofted above the center ring: Q: You are still a relatively new president to Drake, why did you take the job here knowing all the work that had to be done to revi- talize the university? A: 1 thought it would be fun. I had been offered the presidencies of state universities, but I wouldn't have made a difference there. I would have just been nib- bling around the margins making things a little better here and there. But here I can really make a difference. And I intend to be here a good long time. -Ferrari- On tight rope number one on the left: Q: Enrollment was high this year, how do we keep it growing? A: We have to show right here that we have a good product, that we are doing it well, we have the right plan, we have the right peo- ple. Once Drake has proved itself in its home market, it will then have the option of going out into wider geographical areas to re- cruit. -Adams- And finally to the right, walking on fiery coals: Q: As head of academic affairs what, in your opinion, is the key to a successful education? A: A key to a successful educa- tion is to find a mentor. Someone who models good behavior and demonstrates sound values. The mentor should push students into being all that they can be. My mentor in college was constantly pushing me. I hated it at first. I asked my feet everyday why they brought me in there to see him, but after a while I learned to love having my mind challenged. -Ericson- We hope you have enjoyed the performance. Please exit quietly and pick up your di- ploma and tuition bill. Quotes taken from the Des Moines Skywalker

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broncning out Locust MoII's Nollen Plozo offers people o ploce to shop n' stop. iii it hen the dorm room grows too confining, the sight of Hubbell be- comes all too familiar and the movie at Bulldog just doesn't ap- peal, students grab some cash and head for the neon world of Down- town. The center of the downtown maze of one-way streets and skywalks is Court Avenue, which offers a variety of atmospheres from soft jazz to raucus pop, spicy Mexican to continental cuisine. Kaplan Hat Company, Iulio's, Juke Box Saturday Night and The Long Islander pack 'em in shoul- der to shoulder on weekends. Life in Downtown does not only come out at night. Attempt- ing to lure consumer dollars downtown, a massive expansion program was developed which in- cludes, The Kalidescope Mall, The Hub and Locust Mall. These surround Des Moines' huge in- surance industry and provide shopping, eating and entertain- ment all joined together by the entwining pathways of the vast skywalk system. The Civic Center attracts artists ranging from Baryshnikov's dancing feet to the sassy blues of Stevie Ray Vaughn's guitar, while across the street at the outdoor Nollen Plaza, local entertainment is enjoyed in a more casual atmo- sphere. The combination of business, shops, restaurants and cultural events downtown makes Des Moines a metropolis in a small- town state and a great escape for students on the run from campus. Avoid cor poyrnentsg 60 cents wili get you oround Des Moines. P.S. Don't drink ond drive. Downtown Q

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