Upcoming Events
Bulldogs don't always stay in Des Moines! The Office of Alumni Relations hosts events all over the country to bring the Drake experience to you! Browse our list of events to find one in your area!
Upcoming Events By Date
Tuesday, October 1
Let's DU Lunch
Drake University and the Greater Des Moines Partnership invite you to Let's DU Lunch with Rachel Paine Caufield, Professor in the Political Science Department at Drake and Director of the Iowa Caucus Project.
Wednesday, October 2
SJMC Centennial Celebration: Chicago
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is marking its centennial and all alumni are invited to celebrate this milestone in Chicago. The event is free to attend.
Saturday, October 12
Topgolf Alumni Event
Join Dallas-Fort Worth area alumni for an afternoon of golf, games, fun, and food at Topgolf! Snacks and desserts will be provided.
Thursday, October 17
Let's DU Drinks at the Foundry
Tour the Foundry Distillery in historic Valley Junction and sample from their line of products and stay after the tour for happy hour in the Distillery's lounge.
Thursday, October 24
Actuarial Science Alumni Event
Gather with Actuarial Science Alumni for our annual fall event. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while connecting with alumni, as well as a short program where we will present the Stuart Klugman Award to Alessa Quane, BN’92.
Tuesday, October 29
Let's DU Breakfast: Twin Cities
Start your day with Drake at Let's DU Breakfast. Join us for breakfast and a guest panel with three Drake alums that share their experiences in the data analytics field.
Saturday, November 2
Bulldogs vs. USD Football Tailgate
Drake University Alumni Relations invites area alumni and the families of Drake football players to join President Marty and Laura Martin at a tailgate before the Bulldogs play the University of San Diego.
Monday, November 4
Des Moines Trivia Night
Grab some friends and join us for Trivia Night at Confluence Brewing. We will form teams of 4-8 and you can create your own team.
Monday, November 11
Men's Basketball at Cincinnati
Join Cincinnati area alumni for a Drake Men's Basketball game at Cincinnati.
Tuesday, November 12
Let's DU Lunch
Drake University and the Greater Des Moines Partnership invite you to Let's DU Lunch with Scott Raecker, Executive Director of the Ray Center.
November 25—December 1
Bulldogs at the Gulf Coast Showcase
The Men's and Women's Basketball teams are headed to the Gulf Coast Showcase this November. It's an opportunity for fans to cheer on the Bulldogs near the sun and sand of Southwest Florida during the week of Thanksgiving.
April 23-25, 2020
50/60 Reunion
The classes of 1960 and 1970 are invited to celebrate their 50th and 60th reunions during Relays.
April 24-26, 2020
Black Alumni Reunion
During Relays, Black alumni are invited to a reunion, celebrating Bulldog pride and the Black community at Drake.
Upcoming Events By Alumni Community
Black Alumni
April 24-26, 2020
Black Alumni Reunion
During Relays, Black alumni are invited to a reunion, celebrating Bulldog pride and the Black community at Drake.
Central Iowa
Tuesday, October 1
Let's DU Lunch
Drake University and the Greater Des Moines Partnership invite you to Let's DU Lunch with Rachel Paine Caufield, Professor in the Political Science Department at Drake and Director of the Iowa Caucus Project.
Thursday, October 17
Let's DU Drinks at the Foundry
Tour the Foundry Distillery in historic Valley Junction and sample from their line of products and stay after the tour for happy hour in the Distillery's lounge.
Thursday, October 24
Actuarial Science Alumni Event
Gather with Actuarial Science Alumni for our annual fall event. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while connecting with alumni, as well as a short program where we will present the Stuart Klugman Award to Alessa Quane, BN’92.
Monday, November 4
Des Moines Trivia Night
Grab some friends and join us for Trivia Night at Confluence Brewing. We will form teams of 4-8 and you can create your own team.
Tuesday, November 12
Let's DU Lunch
Drake University and the Greater Des Moines Partnership invite you to Let's DU Lunch with Scott Raecker, Executive Director of the Ray Center.
April 23-25, 2020
50/60 Reunion
The classes of 1960 and 1970 are invited to celebrate their 50th and 60th reunions during Relays.
April 24-26, 2020
Black Alumni Reunion
During Relays, Black alumni are invited to a reunion, celebrating Bulldog pride and the Black community at Drake.
Chicago
Wednesday, October 2
SJMC Centennial Celebration: Chicago
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is marking its centennial and all alumni are invited to celebrate this milestone in Chicago. The event is free to attend.
Dallas-Fort Worth
Saturday, October 12
Topgolf Alumni Event
Join Dallas-Fort Worth area alumni for an afternoon of golf, games, fun, and food at Topgolf! Snacks and desserts will be provided.
Denver
Saturday, September 21
DU Good Day
Bulldogs across the country will be teaming up to serve their communities on Drake’s annual volunteer day.
Houston
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
Kansas City
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
LGBTQ+
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
Phoenix
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
St. Louis
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
Twin Cities
Tuesday, October 29
Let's DU Breakfast: Twin Cities
Start your day with Drake at Let's DU Breakfast. Join us for breakfast and a guest panel with three Drake alums that share their experiences in the data analytics field.
Washington D.C.
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!