UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.            )

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Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE)

Your vote makes a difference. Please vote TODAY!

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URGENT NOTICE – UPCOMING SHAREHOLDER MEETING

Dear Shareholder:

We mailed you proxy materials outlining important proposals for your Fund.

After careful consideration, your Fund’s Board recommends that you vote FOR the proposals. The proposals have the support of an independent, nationally-recognized proxy advisory firm.

We urge you to vote before October 23, 2020, the date of your Fund’s

Special Shareholder Meeting.

Voting takes only a few minutes and can be done over the phone. Please call:

1- 866-963-6126 (toll-free)

Hours:    9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (ET) – Monday through Friday

 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET) – Saturday         

You will connect with a representative of Computershare, the firm helping your Fund gather votes, who will:

• Use the reference number above to locate your voting record.

• Take your vote over the phone, quickly and easily – it only takes a few moments.

• Ensure the line is recorded for your protection.

• Send you a confirmation of your vote by mail.

Thank you for your consideration of this proposal and for investing with Nuveen Funds.

Sincerely,

Gifford R. Zimmerman

Vice President and Secretary

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund