Des Moines Black Alumni Social 

Join fellow Bulldogs for the Drake University Black Alumni Social at Palms DSM in Des Moines, IA. Hosted by the Black Alumni Association, come for an evening rooted in connection, pride, and shared Bulldog history. Drake and Des Moines have long been a place where our community gathers, grows, and supports one another on campus and beyond. Come celebrate the power of Black alumni community, reconnect with familiar faces, and strengthen the bonds that make Drake University Des Moines' hometown university.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Palms DSM I 1905 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Parking: Free behind the restaurant, metered on Ingersoll

For event accommodations or questions, please contact Drake's Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@drake.edu or (515) 271-3512.

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