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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

February 16
Men's Basketball National Game Watch Parties
Join your fellow Bulldogs at a regional location to cheer on the Drake University Men's Basketball Team as they take on Bradley for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference. Deck yourself out in your best blue and white, and bring your friends & family to cheer on our Bulldogs! Click the city for more information and to register: Chicago I Twin Cities I Naples I Southern California

February 20
Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Alumni Social & Women's Basketball Game Watch Party
Join alumni and allies at the LGBTQ+ Social & Women's Basketball Watch Party in Minneapolis at A Bar of Their Own. Mix and mingle with alums of all eras who share your LGBTQ+ identity and come together to cheer on the Drake Women's Basketball team in their game against the Southern Illinois Salukis.

March 6-9, 2025
Men's MVC Basketball Tournament Pre-Game Gatherings
Join us for Arch Madness, the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball tournament and cheer on the Bulldogs. Fans are invited to a pre-game get-together at Ballpark Village, located a few blocks from the Enterprise Center where the tournament is being held, before each Drake game during the tournament.

March 13-16, 2025
Women's MVC Basketball Tournament Pre-Game Gatherings
Join us for the Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball tournament and cheer on the Bulldogs. Fans are invited to a pre-game get-together at a soon to be announced location.

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.