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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

January 16, 2025
Chicago LGBTQ+ Alumni Social
Join fellow LGBTQ+ alumni and allies for our very first LGBTQ+ Social in Chicago! We’ll gather at Punch Bowl Social (310 N Green St Chicago, IL, 60607) for an evening of fun, networking, and community. Reconnect with alumni from every era who share your LGBTQ+ identity and make new connections in a welcoming and vibrant space. Special guest Drew Gulley, AS’05, a member of the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Board, will be there to greet you.

January 17, 2025
St. Louis Board of Trustees Reception
You and a guest are cordially invited to join the Drake University Board of Trustees and President Marty Martin for an exclusive reception on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the historic St. Louis Union Station Hotel. This special event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, trustees, and friends of the University in a relaxed and elegant setting. A hosted bar and a variety of heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available throughout the evening with complimentary valet parking provided.

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.