Mark your calendars, Bulldogs! From Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, enjoy 20% off (almost) everything online at drake.ecampus.com.
It’s the perfect time to stock up on Bulldog gear for the season ahead. Treat yourself to that hoodie you’ve been eyeing, grab gifts for friends and family, or refresh your gameday lineup with something new.
Deals this good only come around once a year. Shop early, save big, and show your Drake pride all season long!
— Bulldog Shop
Attend GroupX classes now through Thursday, Nov. 20, and be entered into a raffle to win prizes!
Whether you’re powering through cycling, finding your flow in yoga, or building strength in kettbell and barre, every class offers its own energy, its own community, and its own prize.
Join as many classes as you’d like—the fun (and the chances to win) start every time you step through the studio doors.
Show up. Sweat. Enter to win. Repeat. See you all week long!
— Gail Witte, Rec Services
Join us this Thursday, Nov. 20, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for an exclusive virtual mid-day conversation with Cain Hayes, BN’92, and Wanda Everage, LA’72, two pioneering Black Drake alums and leaders. Please go here to register to receive the zoom link. Their decades of leadership experience in education and healthcare have left them with a wealth of wisdom and lessons that we are privileged to witness. This event is hosted by the Black Alumni Association, but all members of the Drake University community are encouraged to attend to hear from these legends. The conversation will be facilitated by Black Alumni Association Board Member, Greg Jones, LA’81, MBA’83.
Everyone in the Drake community is encouraged to attend to learn from two individuals whose names are all across campus, but that you may have never met. Wanda Everage, LA’72, is a Drake University legend. She worked for 24 years at Drake University, retiring in 2012 as Drake’s vice provost for student affairs and academic excellence. Among many other accolades, she is the namesake for the Wanda E. Everage Peer Mentor Award of the Adams Leadership Awards and the Wanda Everage Academic Success Symposium. Cain Hayes, BN’92, has forged an exceptional career marked by a deep commitment to equitable healthcare as the former President and CEO of Point32Health. You may have seen his name on the Hayes Commons room in Johansen Student Center and he is a current Drake University Trustee.
For questions, contact Greg Lin at gregory.lin@drake.edu.
— Greg Lin, Alumni Relations
Tune into Everclass on Friday, Nov. 7, at 12 p.m. and step inside the world of high-stakes investigations with Utley Noble, LA’85, JD’88, a retired FBI agent whose career spanned some of the nation’s most consequential cases. From leading a multi-state search in a nationally known student abduction to collecting evidence at Ground Zero after 9/11, Noble has seen it all. In this Everclass session, he shares how investigators uncover truth amid chaos—revealing lessons in ethics, leadership, and problem-solving that extend far beyond law enforcement. Whether you’re drawn to forensic science or the mindset behind major investigations, you’ll gain rare insights from a life dedicated to uncovering the truth.
The conversation will be held on Zoom and registration is free.
— Andy Verlengia, Alumni Relations
University Communications and Marketing will hold professional headshot sessions Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Old Main, Room 115. The sessions are free to all students, faculty, and staff. Sign up for a session.
— James Hoover, University Communications and Marketing
At Cowles Library, we are committed to curating a diverse range of materials, both digital and physical, for the entire campus community to explore. Each month, our librarians highlight collections that connect with current topics and reflect the wide range of academic and personal interests across campus.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Cowles Library is featuring a collection celebrating the voices and stories of Indigenous authors. This selection includes both fiction and nonfiction works that span traditional tales, contemporary narratives, and historical accounts.
Visit Cowles Library or explore our Featured Collections page online to discover these and other highlighted materials.
— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 award year (Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027) is now available at studentaid.gov.
U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens should complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA to be considered for need-based grants, federal work-study, or to take advantage of federal student loan programs.
— Kristi Fuller, Financial Aid Office
The Drake Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the final mainstage show of the fall semester, Julius Caesar. Adapted and directed by Professor Michael Rothmayer, this show follows Caesar, his ultimate assassination, and the events that ensue. The show runs Nov. 20–23 with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online or in person at the FAC box office.
The Ides of March are upon us!
— Ella Appelbaum, College of Arts & Sciences
Nov. 8 is National First-Generation Student Day. A first-generation student is a college student whose parents/legal guardians have not received a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university. At Drake, first-generation students make up 25% of Drake’s new student population. This includes 28% of new EFR students.
The Office of New Student and Family Programs, Drake First Gen Bulldogs (student organization), and college and school academic offices are partnering to celebrate Drake first-generation students, staff, and faculty.
Visit our website or see the image below for ways you can participate in the celebration.
We will have a table set up in Olmsted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to create awareness and pass out snacks and First Gen Bulldog stickers/buttons. We hope you can stop by to show your support and pick up a sticker. We also encourage you to follow us on Instagram.
— Marina Verlengia, New Student Programs
You’re invited to a fireside chat Thursday, Oct. 23, in Cartwright Hall at 3 p.m. featuring:
A reception will follow at 4 p.m.
— Dawn Brown, Law School
