Spilling the LGBTea on Drake: Celebrating 10-years of the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association

Celebrate a decade of connection and community of the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association with fellow alumni to reflect on more than 60 years of LGBTQ+ experiences at Drake. We'll celebrate all Drake experiences, from those who were proudly out on campus to those whose journeys unfolded later. Together, we’ll honor the Association’s beginnings at Drake Relays in 2016, share stories across generations, and celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community that continues to shape Drake.

In honor of our ten-year anniversary, please also help us enshrine that history at Drake. We know Drake has a rich LGBTQ+ history, but right now, our archives don’t fully reflect it. If you have photos, stories, or memorabilia tucked away, consider donating and helping us fill in the gaps (we promise to take great care of them!). Help us make sure future Bulldogs can see themselves in Drake’s story—because history is better when everyone’s in it. You can e-mail the Drake LGBTQ+ Alumni Association at lgbtq@drake.edu to donate your items. 

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement (2800 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311)

Questions? Contact Drake's Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@drake.edu or (515) 271-3152.