Capital City Pride Parade - Des Moines, Iowa

Drake at the 2023 Capital City Pride Parade

June 11, 2023

The Capital City Pride Parade is a celebration of community and culture that honors LGBTQ+ social and self-acceptance, legal rights, achievements and pride. Come join Drake University and walk in the Pride Parade to support the LGBTQIA+ community in Des Moines. We encourage all attendees to wear your Drake Blue!

 

 

Upcoming Alumni Events
Conversation with Sandy Bretzlauf Young, JO'02


Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, Event Recording, 2023
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Sandy (Bretzlauf) Young

Discussing her career path from Drake to an executive role with the Denver Broncos in the NFL.

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Created by: Kelsey Faybik


Monday, May 1, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Conversation with Bruce Odle, LW’94


Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, Event Recording, 2023
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Bruce Odle

His experience leading overall management at A USA Today Sports Media Group Company.

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Created by: Kelsey Faybik


Sunday, April 30, 2023 10:10:00 AM

Conversation with John Meise August, JO'92


Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, Event Recording, 2023
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John Meise August, JO'92

How curiosity has been a driving force in leading him from Drake to Hollywood.

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Created by: Kelsey Faybik


Sunday, April 30, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Conversation with Joseph LeValley, JO'76


Event Date(s) / Time: Friday, Event Recording, 2023
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Joseph

Discussing his history as a journalist, covering crime, including eight murders.

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Created by: Kelsey Faybik


Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00:00 AM

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Drake Alumni in the News

2023 Alumni Awards

Drake University announces winners of the 2023 Alumni Awards

 

March 28, 2023

The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors today announced the 2023 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards.

Mark Ernst

Mark Ernst named chair of Drake University Board of Trustees
 

June 30, 2022

The Drake University Board of Trustees has named alumnus and business executive Mark Ernst, BN’80,...

Drake University Awards Honorary Degree to Mediacom CEO Rocco B. Commisso

Drake University Awards Honorary Degree to Mediacom CEO Rocco B. Commisso

 

June 27, 2022

Drake University today announced it has awarded Rocco B. Commisso, the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Mediacom...

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