Tryouts will be held in mid-September, all are welcome. The Drake Democrats offer volunteer support and learning as well as job opportunities for students. Members have the opportunity to register voters, volunteer or intern on campaigns, and attend Democratic retreats, conferences and functions. The Drake Gospel Choir is open to all Drake students. The choir performs regularly on campus, at area churches, Big 12 Leadership conference and during Black History Month celebrations.
Music ranges from spiritual to contemporary gospel music.
The choir holds an annual Gospel Extravaganza for the Des Moines community in the spring. Activities include tours of pharmacies, activities with Blank Children's Hospital, clinical skills competition and activities with the other pharmacy groups on campus. Leadership opportunities are available. This organization promotes an awareness of historical issues and matters by bringing together students who share an academic interest in the field. Film viewings, presentations, discussions about articles from history journals, and field trips to historical sites throughout Des Moines are the primary activities the organization makes available to students.