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Black Alumni Reunion Weekend

Join us for the 2025 Black Alumni Reunion, April 24-27. Come back to the yard where it all started for a weekend of curated events hosted during the Drake Relays. Reconnect with old classmates and meet some new friends, help us grow our legacy on this great campus while making even more memories. This year we have so many fun events planned, such as the History Exhibit and Cocktail Reception, Block Party, Community Service Project, Fellowship Brunch and much more!

Hotel Information

We have secured hotel room blocks with discounted pricing at the area hotels listed below. Contact the hotel of your choice by March 24, 2025, to secure your room. The blocks are listed under Drake University Black Alumni Reunion.

Hotel Blocks

Sponsors

Reunion Committee Members

Committee Members: Mario Austin Sr., BN'84, Gabriell Butler, AS'13, Greg Jones, LA'81, MBA'83, Tira Mays, MS'11, MJ'17, Dr. Edwidge Raoul, 83

Registration

This year you can build your own adventure. Select and pay for the events you would like to attend throughout the Black Alumni Reunion weekend. 

Many of the events throughout the weekend are free but be sure to select every event you plan on attending.

Tickets to Drake Relays (the races) are sold separately. 

See Who Is Registered

Questions? Contact Greg Lin, Assistant Director, Volunteer Engagement, at 515-271-1947 or gregory.lin@drake.edu.