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A group of Drake students of color who stand together to support each other's success, academic excel What is a “Crew”?

Crew |'Krü| - A group of Drake students of color who stand together to support each other's success, academic excellence, and leadership growth (while earning extra funds for college). Crew Scholar Anthony Pawnell at Drake’s 2014 Convocation
Don’t go it alone at Drake—consider joining the Crew Scholars Program. It’s a group of students who want to achieve great things at Drake, to support each other's success as students of color, and are passionate about effecting change in the community. The Crew Scholars Program offers a community in which you’ll build lifelong friendships, attend exciting events, and get involved in every aspect of campus life, all while cultivating academic and leadership skills and nurturing your passion for making a difference. Plus, the Crew Scholars Program makes a Drake education more financially feasible: Crew Scholars enrolled full-time in on-campus courses for the fall and/or spring semesters, receive Drake scholarships and grants totaling at least 50 percent of tuition. (Calculation of the 50 percent tuition support includes Drake scholarships and grants awarded separately from one's selection as a Crew Scholar with the exception of the need-based Drake Grant. In addition, NCAA and conference guidelines may require adjustments to any scholarship or grant--including a Crew Scholarship--if athletic scholarships are offered.)

10/23/2026

Submit Your Bulldogs Belonging Passport

Ready to enter the Bulldogs Belonging Week raffle?

Submit your completed Event Passport here!

To qualify, you must have attended at least two Bulldogs Belonging Week events, including the AJ Spitz keynote (swipe to see the session dates: you only have to go to one!)

Make sure your passport includes a email that you can be contacted at.

Once your passport is submitted, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a Drake prize.

Thank you for showing up, getting involved, and helping make Bulldogs Belonging Week a celebration of community and belonging!

10/23/2026

Friday is here! As we begin to wrap up Bulldogs Belonging Week (don’t forget Part 2 of AJ Spitz’s event tomorrow on Saturday Oct 24!), we hope you’ve gained a little more knowledge about our democracy and the rights we have, and that you’ve created fun, memorable experiences with stronger connections in our community

Today we have 3 more amazing events for you, and we hope you join us! It has been an incredible Bulldogs Belonging Week so far thanks to you all!

There is a lot happening in the 2026 election, and understanding it should require more than surviving your social media feed

Join the Olson Institute for Public Democracy for a day of learning, conversation, and civic engagement designed to help our campus better understand what is at stake, how our political systems work, and how we can participate

Make something. Meet somebody. Stay for five minutes or stay awhile. Join SAB for an afternoon of bracelet making, conversation, and low pressure community building. Create something for yourself, make one for a friend, or trade with someone new!

Come early! Enjoy free snacks and get entered into a raffle if you’re one of the first 10 attendees at each session

What does it mean to tell your own story before someone else tells it for you?

Drake alum, filmmaker, viral digital creator, musician, and former Bulldog football player AJ Spitz returns to campus for an interactive conversation about storytelling, identity, creativity, and finding your voice

This intimate conversation explores how the stories we tell about ourselves shape how we move through the world and how we can use creativity to make our mark. Limited spots available per session!

10/22/2026

Heading towards the end of the week with a bang! Join us for SAB’s wonderful annual Fall Fest! Bigger and better this year!

Culture in Motion has been postponed - but Belonging Week continues! Thank you for your support as we work towards finding a new future date for our special event! We will make it worth the wait!

Take a break at SAB’s Fall Carnival with an afternoon built for fun, community, and actually enjoying being on campus! Stop by with friends or come make some new ones as Bulldogs Belonging Week continues!

10/21/2026

Almost halfway through Bulldogs Belonging Week! A special educational tabling and one of the most epic drag shows ever. Don’t forget to bring your Bulldogs Belonging Passport!

Knowing your rights is part of knowing how to advocate for yourself and your community

Stop by for practical information, resources, and opportunities to learn more about the protections and resources available to you

Come with questions. Leave with information you can actually use!

Big performances. Big energy. Absolutely no boring Wednesday afternoon behavior

Rainbow Union and the Coalition of Black Students are taking over Parents Hall for a Bulldogs Belonging Week Drag Show celebrating q***r expression, creativity, performance, and community. Come ready to cheer loudly!

10/20/2026

Enter the first Innovation Challenge on Drake’s campus! Students will create teams and work together to solve a problem facing Des Moines, Drake, or students as a whole

The winning team will receive a $ 1,000 grand prize, and there will be food at the event!

Contact: [email protected]

10/20/2026

One special event for Tuesday!

No artistic talent required. Join La Fuerza Latina for a relaxed Sip & Paint centered on creativity, culture, and community. Grab a drink, pick up a paintbrush, meet somebody new, and leave with something you made yourself!

10/19/2026

Hello Beautiful Belonging Bulldogs! Culture in Motion event has been POSTPONED!

All other events for Belonging Week will continue as usual! We hope you can join us for those, and we’ll keep you updated on a future date for our cultural dance!

10/19/2026

Kicking off Bulldogs Belonging Week with 3 incredible events!

We are so excited to celebrate together, create more connections, and learn more about our community. We hope you can join us throughout this week!

Don’t forget to pick up your Passport from 11AM-1PM in Olmsted Breezeway to document at least 4 events for a potential prize. Make sure you attend the closing keynote with Drake alum AJ Spitz to be entered (counts as an event)!

Democracy is more than Election Day

Join the Olson Institute for Public Democracy for an afternoon of community, civic engagement, and opportunities to get involved

Whether you are deeply plugged into politics or just figuring out where you fit, come hang out, learn something, and find your way into the conversation!

Grab a snack and connect with DISCO, Drake’s Disability Coalition

Stop by for conversation, resources, and opportunities to learn more about disability, accessibility, and the work of building a campus where disabled students can fully belong

Come for the movie - stay for everything it gives us to talk about

Join us for a screening of Sinners, a film that brings together horror, history, music, community, spirituality, and Black cultural life. Bring a friend, grab some snacks, and settle in for one of Bulldogs Belonging Week’s coziest nights

10/16/2026

Introducing , where we want to celebrate and share our lovely Crew Scholar students, instructors, mentors, and alumni!

Whether you have an event you want people to attend, are reaching milestones we can celebrate, or have anything else at all you want to share with people, please let us know!

You all are constantly achieving wonderful things and participating in the best activities. We are so proud of our community and want to show up for you, because that is what Crew does. !

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Address

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

Website

http://crew.wordpress.drake.edu/

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