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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

November 9, 2024
Drake vs. St. Thomas Football Tailgate
Drake University Alumni Relations invites area alumni, parents and the families of Drake football players to join us at Davanni’s for a pre-game tailgate. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

November 16, 2024
Celebrate 50 Years of Drake Women's Basketball
You are invited to celebrate 50 years of Drake women’s basketball at a special event on Saturday, November 16, from 3:00-5:30pm at Willow on Grand. Join us for an afternoon honoring the incredible legacy of Drake women’s basketball, featuring current and former players, coaches, and support staff. Former Drake head coach Lisa Bluder, and former Drake player and assistant coach Jan Jensen, will be in attendance and included in a celebratory program. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Doors open at 3:00pm, with the program beginning at 4:00pm.

November 21-24, 2024
Drake Men's Basketball at the Charleston Classic
The Men's Basketball team is headed to the Charleston Classic in November. Don't miss this chance to watch the new look Bulldogs in a rematch of their 2023 NCAA Tournament game against the University of Miami, and other games in bracket play, while enjoying historic Charleston. Hosted at TD Arena, the tournament runs November 21-24. Join us for an official Drake Alumni & Friends pre-game gathering before each game of the tournament, with timing set for each gathering dependant outcomes in bracket play.

December 17, 2024
Drake Men's Basketball vs. Kansas State Pre-Game Gathering
Join us at No Other Pub in the Power & Light District for an official Drake Alumni & Friends pre-game gathering. Then, head over to T-Mobile Arena to watch the Drake Men's Basketball team take on the Kansas State Wildcats at 7pm. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Basketball tickets are sold separately.

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 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.