SATURDAY, JULY 10 — BULLDOG BASH— TWIN CITIES
Calling All Bulldogs in the Twin Cities!
Your summer Bulldog Bash is just around the corner. Join us for an afternoon at the races and an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni.
- Time: 1-5 p.m.
- Location: Wild Horse Saloon at Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
Questions? Contact Ashley Nichols at ashley.nichols@drake.edu or 515-271-1947.
MONDAY, JULY 12 — 16TH ANNUAL WINDY CITY CLASSIC
Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington, Il.
- Golf Registration: 10 a.m.; Shotgun Start: 11 a.m.
- Reception (Cash Bar): 5:30 p.m.; Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
- Program, Raffle and Live Auction: 7:15 p.m.
- Golf Registration: $150/Dinner only $40
Please RSVP as soon as possible by calling 515-271-3147.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 ““ BULLDOG BASH — CHICAGO
Summer Bulldog Bash Returns to Chicago!
The next Chicago Bulldog Bash is right around the corner. Join fellow Bulldogs after work for a chance to reconnect and make new friends!
- Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, 1206 N. State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
SATURDAY, AUG. 14 ““ DRAKE DAY AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR — DES MOINES
Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair will showcase many ways for fair-goers to “Capture Your Love for Drake” from 9 a.m. to 8 pm. on Saturday, Aug. 14.
Fair visitors can participate in their very own photo shoots with Drake props at the Drake University tent on Rock Island Avenue just east of the Bill Riley Stage.
The Drake tent will feature three different photo stations in which people can interact with Drake props and have their photos taken by photographers. Photos will be uploaded on the University’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
Fair-goers can also pick up a Drake pennant to incorporate in their own snapshots around the fair and then enter their pictures in Drake’s photo contest. The contest, which will include a panel of alumni judges, features the following categories:
- Best Food on a Stick
- Most Creative
- Something Blue
- Favorite Fair Landmark
Fans can also meet Bulldog athletes and get their autographs and take photos with Drake’s mascot, Spike.
Drake student-athletes and coaches will visit the tent at various times to sign free, limited-edition sports posters.
In addition to Drake Day on Aug. 14, the University will have a display in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building throughout the fair, which runs from Aug. 12-22.
For more information about Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair, contact Tory Olson at 515-271-1834 or tory.olson@drake.edu.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 — Hollywood Bowl Concert and Picnic — Los Angeles
Drake alumni are invited to pack a picnic dinner and attend an upcoming Hollywood Bowl concert featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The event will provide attendees with the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new Drake alumni, all while enjoying a night of music, food and fireworks.
- Time: Pre-concert picnic at 6 p.m., concert at 8:30 p.m. followed by fireworks.
- Location: Parking Lot D — South Fairfield Lot — between Milner Road and Odin Street. The Bowl is located at 2301 N. Highland Ave., just off the Hollywood Freeway. Information is available at www.hollywoodbowl.com.
- Cost: Concert tickets cost $33 per person.
- RSVP: Tickets are limited, so RSVP by Monday, Aug. 2 (tickets will be mailed) to the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, 515-271-3147 or alumni@drake.edu.
- For more information, contact Laurie Woken Manny, BN’82, at 661-428-6578 or ljatbbk@aol.com, or Brian Harms, AS’89, at 310-993-6443 or bfharms@gmail.com
FRIDAY, OCT. 15 — CONNECT 2010 — Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis
SAVE THE DATE: Set aside time this fall to network with Drake students in the College of Business & Public Administration. Alumni are invited to meet with the new generation of business professionals in a fast-paced, speed-networking event.
- Chicago — The Westin Chicago Northwest — Itasca, Il.
- Kansas City — The Overland Park Convention Center — Overland Park, Kan.
- Minneapolis — Radisson Plaza Hotel — Minneapolis
Watch your mail and email for additional information. Questions? Contact Ashley Nichols at ashley.nichols@drake.edu or 515-271-1947.
FRIDAY, OCT. 22 – SATURDAY, OCT. 23 — ALL THEATRE REUNION — Des Moines
All alumni who lent their talents to theater at Drake during their time at the University are invited back to campus for a two-day reunion.
For more information, visit www.drake.edu/alumni or contact John Brown at john.brown@drake.edu or 515-271-3378.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 29 – MAY 1, 2011 — ALL PHARMACY REUNION — Des Moines
The Drake University All Pharmacy Reunion will include a tent event, tours of campus, a reception and continuing education events. For more information, visit www.drake.edu/alumni or contact John Brown at john.brown@drake.edu or 515-271-3378.