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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

September 24, 2025
Multicultural Welcome Reception
You are invited to our annual welcome and celebration of the Drake Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students, faculty/staff, and alumni. It is important for our diverse BIPOC students to see how they are supported in their Drake experience. This event is hosted by the Black Alumni Association and the Latinx Alumni Association.

October 4, 2025
Washington, D.C. LGBTQ+ Alumni Social
Join Washington, D.C.-based LGBTQ+ alumni and allies at a Drake University social. LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Board Co-Chair Christina Motilall, AS'09 is graciously opening up her home in the Rosemount neighborhood near Old Town for LGBTQ+ Drake alumni and allies to be in community with each other. Complimentary wine and cheese will be available.

October 22, 2025
Des Moines LGBTQ+ Alumni Social
Join Central Iowa-based LGBTQ+ alumni and allies at a Drake University social hosted by a LGBTQ+ Bulldog-owned business. The Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, owned by Annelise Tarnowski, AS'15, JO'15, and LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Board member Tony Tandeski, JO'08 is Central Iowa's only board game lounge and cafe with a collection of 700-plus games. Attendees can choose to socialize and catch up with old and new friends or socialize through playing a game.