FRIDAY, JAN. 23
Greater Chicago Alumni Event at the Drake Hotel (Gold Coast Room), 140 E. Walton Place, 6-9 p.m. Join us for hors d’ouevres and an update on the University from President Maxwell. Cost is $25 per person ($10 per person for Young Alumni from the classes of 2004-2008) RSVP: Call 800-44-DRAKE, x3147
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4
“Let’s DU Lunch” featuring Des Moines Airport General Manager Craig Smith and Marketing Director Roy Criss, 11:30 a.m., AllPlay, 615 Third St., Des Moines. Cost is $17. For reservations, contact Betty See at betty.see@drake.edu.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11
Greater Kansas City Young Alumni Event at the Boulevard Brewery (Tasting
Room), 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 6:00-8:00pm. Join us for an opportunity to tour the brewery and taste Boulevard’s different beers while reconnecting with fellow Drake alumni. Cost: $15 per person RSVP: Call 800-44-DRAKE, x3147 (Space is limited)
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25
Chicago Area Bulldog Bashes, 7 p.m. (7:35 p.m. tip-off)
Cheer the Bulldogs to victory as they play Southern Illinois!
Bulldog bashes will be held at the following locations:
• Downtown: Jimmy Fig’s Tavern and Restaurant, 160 N Franklin, Chicago, IL, 312-263-0260
• Suburbs: Wildwood, 477 S 3rd Street, Geneva, IL, 630-377-8325
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
“Let’s DU Lunch” featuring J. Barry Griswell, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, 11:30 a.m., AllPlay, 615 Third St., Des Moines. Cost is $17. For reservations, contact Betty See at betty.see@drake.edu.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5- SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Men’s MVC Basketball Tournament pre-game party, J Bucks, 1000 Clark St., St. Louis, Mo. More details to come in late February. Questions? Contact: John Brown at john.brown@drake.edu.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12-SUNDAY, MARCH 14
Women’s MVC Basketball Tournament pre-game party, J Bucks, 1165 Technology Dr., O’Fallon, MO. More details to come in late February. Questions? Contact: John Brown at john.brown@drake.edu.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
“Let’s DU Lunch” featuring Drake President David Maxwell, 11:30 a.m., AllPlay, 615 Third St., Des Moines. Cost is $17. For reservations, contact Betty See at betty.see@drake.edu.
2009 REUNIONS
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Ten Year Cluster Reunion — Classes of 2000, 1999, 1998; Dessert reception, 8-11 p.m., Parents Hall South in Olmsted Center. Questions? Contact Jonathan Brendemuehl, JO’08, at jonathan.brendemuehl@drake.edu.
Forty Year Cluster Reunion — Classes of 1970, 1969, 1968; 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place. For information, contact John Brown at john.brown@drake.edu.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Plan to attend the All Greek Reunion during Relays
The All Greek Reunion will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in conjunction with the 100th running of the Drake Relays. For more information, contact Jonathan Brendemuehl, JO’08, assistant director for Alumni & Parent Programs, 515-271-3935, jonathan.brendemuehl@drake.edu