
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
November 30, 2023
Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Alumni Social
Join alumni and allies at the LGBTQ+ Social in the Twin Cities. It's our first social out of Des Moines and we'd love to have you there. Mix and mingle with alums of all eras who share your LGBTQ+ identity. We're so excited to host a social in the Twin Cities that the first 15 alumni get a free drink on us. See you there!
December 2, 2023
Drake Women's Basketball vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Join us at Sally's Saloon for an official Drake Alumni & Friends pre-game gathering! Then, head over to 'the Barn' to watch the Drake Women's Basketball team take on the Golden Gophers at 1pm. Basketball tickets are sold separately.
December 9, 2023
Drake Men's Basketball at the Jack Jones Classic
Join us for an official Drake Alumni & Friends pre-game gathering! Then, head over to the Dollar Loan Center to watch the Drake Men's Basketball team take on the University of Nevada at 4:30pm. Basketball tickets are sold separately.
January 7, 2023
Men’s Basketball vs. Belmont Bruins Pre-Game Gathering
Join us at Double Dogs for an official Drake Alumni & Friends pre-game gathering! Then, head over to the Curb Event Center to watch the Drake Men's Basketball team take on the Belmont Bruins at 2pm. Basketball tickets are sold separately.
January 12, 2024
Celebrate Drake's Next Great Era in Scottsdale
Join fellow Phoenix alumni, President Marty Martin, and other Drake leaders for a fun evening at Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. During the event, President Martin will share an update about Drake and the recent progress that has been empowered by The Ones, Drake’s current comprehensive campaign.
April 25-27, 2024
50 Year Reunion
Join the Drake community and your fellow classmates for the 50 Year Reunion on April 25-27, 2024. It’s a weekend of reconnecting with classmates, celebrating Drake, recalling college days, and making new memories.
April 27, 2024
BCMB 25th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Drake University Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (BCMB) Program during Drake Relays weekend, April 25-27, 2024! Re-connect with former classmates, alumni and faculty while celebrating the program and seeing the many changes on campus.
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Upcoming Events By Alumni Community
Black Alumni
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
Central Iowa
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
April 25-27, 2024
50 Year Reunion
Join the Drake community and your fellow classmates for the 50-Year Reunion on April 25-27, 2024. It’s a weekend of reconnecting with classmates, celebrating Drake, recalling college days, and making new memories.
Chicago
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
Dallas-Fort Worth
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Denver
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Houston
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Kansas City
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
LGBTQ+
November 30, 2023
Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Alumni Social
Join alumni and allies at the LGBTQ+ Social in the Twin Cities. It's our first social out of Des Moines and we'd love to have you there. Mix and mingle with alums of all eras who share your LGBTQ+ identity. We're so excited to host a social in the Twin Cities that the first 15 alumni get a free drink on us. See you there!
Phoenix
January 12, 2024
Celebrate Drake's Next Great Era in Phoenix
Join fellow Phoenix alumni, President Marty Martin, and other Drake leaders for a fun evening at Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. During the event, President Martin will share an update about Drake and the recent progress that has been empowered by The Ones, Drake’s current comprehensive campaign.
St. Louis
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!
Twin Cities
December 2, 2023
Drake Women's Basketball vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Join us at Sally's Saloon for an official Drake Alumni & Friends pre-game gathering! Then, head over to 'the Barn' to watch the Drake Women's Basketball team take on the Golden Gophers at 1pm. Basketball tickets are sold separately.
Washington D.C.
There are no upcoming events for this alumni community at this time. Please check back soon!