We invite you to join Rainbow Union, Drake Alumni Relations, and the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association at our annual welcome and celebration of LGBTQ+ students, faculty/staff, and alumni. It's important to ensure that our entering and returning LGBTQ+ students feel supported on campus by the LGBTQ+ and allied community on campus. Food and drink are provided, and there's always a chance to snap a photo with Griff! Please come and go as you are able.

All LGBTQ+ and allied students, alumni, faculty/staff are invited to come to get to know each other and be in community. If you are interested in attending, we encourage you to register here to let us know how many to expect.

If you can't make it, that's okay! Please leave words of advice, encouragement, and inspiration for our students here. Let our LGBTQ+ students know the fierce and fabulous network of alums, students, faculty, and staff that have their back!

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (short welcome at 6 pm)

Where: Drake University Alumni House (2700 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311)