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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

March 20, 2025
Men's NCAA Tournament Pre-Game Gathering in Wichita
Drake is heading to Wichita for the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament! Join your fellow Bulldogs at Union Station Plaza & Alumni Tent for an outdoor pregame gathering. Located a few blocks from Intrust Bank Arena this will be the place to be as we celebrate Drake's third straight trip to March Madness!

March 20, 2025
Men's NCAA Tournament Regional Watch Parties
Drake is heading to to thee first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament for the third straight year! Join your fellow Bulldogs at a regional watch party in your area and cheer them on!

March 20, 2025
Des Moines LGBTQ+ Alumni Social: Sip n' Learn
Join alumni and allies at the LGBTQ+ Social in Des Moines at Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm. This is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ alums and allies/accomplices to be in community with each other and also have a chance to learn more about the issues currently impacting the LGBTQ+ community in Des Moines and Iowa.

April 15, 2025
Drake Me Out - St. Louis Blues
Join us for Drake night at the St. Louis Blues final home game of season against the Utah Hockey Club. Attendees are encouraged to sport your Drake gear. Be sure to bring along friends and family and cheer on the Blues with other St. Louis Drake alumni and friends.

April 24-27, 2025
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!

April 25-26, 2025
50th Reunion - Class of 1975
Join the Drake community and your fellow classmates for the 50 Year Reunion on April 25-26, 2025. It’s a weekend of reconnecting with classmates, celebrating Drake, recalling college days, and making new memories. You'll rediscover Drake and strengthen your connections to the Drake community as you attend a host of events, including the 50-Year Club Induction Luncheon, the All-Alumni Tent Party, the 50-Year Club Reception, and more. To top it all off: the reunion takes place during Relays, so you know the Drake spirit will be all around.