Black Alumni Reunion Weekend

Gather with us and celebrate Bulldog pride and the Black community at Drake University during the Black Alumni Reunion. Reconnect with classmates, explore campus, have fun with friends, old and new, and enjoy the 111th Drake Relays, also taking place during the weekend.

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Event Details

When: April 24-26, 2020
Where: Drake University

Schedule

Friday, April 24

Check-In
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni House, 2700 University Ave.

Mama’s Cookin’
Time: 12-2:30 p.m.
Location: BCC - Black Cultural Center, 1149 28th St.
Join fellow alumni and current Black students to celebrate a tradition of some soul food favorites and networking at the BCC.

City Tour: Explore Des Moines
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Departure Location: TBD
See what’s changed and what hasn’t around the city of Des Moines. (Tour will be via bus.)

Drake Relays Track and Field Events
8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Drake Stadium
Tickets: draketix.com

2020 Gala: An Evening of Black Excellence
Time: 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Celebrate the night away with a formal dinner, drinks, entertainment, music, and dancing.

Saturday, April 25

Campus Tour
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Departure Location: Alumni House, 2700 University Ave

Black Alumni Tent Party
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Corner of 27th St. and Forest Ave.

Drake Relays Step Show
Time: (evening) TBD
Location: TBD
Marvel at the rhythm and precision on display at the annual Step Show with Pan-Hellenic organizations, in collaboration with the alumni Greek community.

Sunday, April 26

Fellowship & Brunch
Time: 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Location: Corinthian Baptist Church, 814 School Street, Des Moines, IA
Share in the fellowship of Black Drake alumni for a Sunday service and brunch.

This schedule is subject to change and more information will be shared as the event date gets closer.

 

Hotel Blocks

Hotel blocks will be available. Encourage alumni to take hotel shuttles since parking is limited on campus.

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Campus, 1050 6th Ave, DSM

1.5 miles from Drake | Shuttle service: 6 am-11 pm
$135/night
Book your room by calling (515) 283-0151, or online at the link below.

Book Online

Hyatt Place DSM Downtown, 418 6th Ave, DSM

2 miles from Drake | Shuttle service
$145/night
Book your room by calling (800) 993-2451, or online at the link below.

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DSM Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave, DSM

1.8 miles from Drake | Shuttle service
$155/night
Book your room by calling (515) 245-5500, or online at the link below.

Book Online

AC Hotel DSM East Village, 401 E Grand, DSM

3.5 miles from Drake | Shuttle service: 5 am-midnight
$169/night
Book your room by calling (515) 518-6060, or online at the link below.

Book Online

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