Students, faculty, and staff are invited to the fifth annual Raise the Purse fundraiser to benefit Drake student-athletes. The event is a unique celebration of women, connection, and of course purses.

This year’s event is virtual. A silent auction will open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, and close at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 14. It is free to access. The silent auction will include gently used designer handbags and purses, as well as some sport-specific gear provided by various Drake Athletic teams.

A live webinar featuring Suzie Glazer Burt and Allison Pohlman, Drake’s new women’s basketball head coach, will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at godrakebulldogs.com/raisethepurse. All proceeds directly benefit Drake University student-athletes through the Bulldog Club.

Find more information. Thank you for your support!

— Shannon Saunders, Athletics