Simpson Celebrates Academic Success at 2017 Honors Convocation
Two faculty members also were honored. April Drumm-Hewitt and Heather Groben, both assistant professors of Psychology, received the 2017 Faculty Award for Distinguished Research. More…
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Simpson-Sponsored Event Showcases Rich Diversity in Iowa, Metro Area
The Iowa Interfaith Exchange is free and open to the public. Eboo Patel, IFYC’s founder and the author of several best-selling books, will give the keynote address at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 7. More than 45 different panels and presentations about religious diversity in Iowa will follow in the remaining day and a half, with Simpson students, faculty, staff, and alumni presenting at several of them. More…
Tuskegee President to Simpson Students: Follow Carver’s Lead
“Having a deeply personal faith does not absolve you from the work of climbing the ladder of reason,” Brian L. Johnson said in giving the Carver Lecture. “[Carver] felt integrity was not something that he could forsake in becoming something that he was not.” More…
A Veteran Reflects on His Time at Simpson
“I would tell (other veterans) they could try to find a better school, but they won’t have any luck. Simpson is an excellent school full of the most helpful people that want nothing but to see you succeed.” More…
Exhibit of Michael Adams Photography Featured in Farnham Feb. 20-March 23
“I love film,” Adams said in his artist’s statement. “I love its depth, granularity and challenge. Film cameras are old friends and they have a heft that is comforting. And when one is shooting film there is a tendency for one to be self-editing and judicious with resources. So it came as a bit of a surprise to me, someone who views the analog world as this mythic wondrous place, to find such pleasure in iPhone imagery.” More…
Research and Creativity Symposium: ‘The True Heart of Simpson’
“To me, this is not a showcase of Simpson research,” said Derek Lyons, co-chair of the Research and Creativity Symposium. “This is a showcase of the Simpson community. The true heart of Simpson.” More…
Make Plans to Attend 2017 Baccalaureate, Commencement
Simpson College will recognize the Class of 2017 during Baccalaureate…
Simpson Student, Family Collect $20K on “Family Feud” Show
“During designated commercial times, Steve Harvey would tell the audience about his life stories, which was awesome to hear about,” Tyler Smaha said. “Also, he took a lot of time to get to know each family beforehand, which made it easier to be comfortable and natural on stage for filming.” More…
Simpson Students Capture First National Championships in Shooting Event
“I knew they had the ability, but being the first trip to the big dance, you never know how kids will handle the pressure,” Coach Scott Moniot said. “They were very excited, and they certainly stepped up to the line and knocked down target after target in trap events.” More…
Work of Artist Thomas Jackson to be Featured in Farnham Galleries
A reception for artist Thomas Jackson will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Feb. 9. The exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. More…