Homecoming & Family Weekend

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March on Simpson | October 11 – 13, 2024

We look forward to welcoming our #ONESimpson Family to campus for Homecoming festivities!

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11:

  • Back to Class with Clarence Stennes
    • 10 a.m.
    • Hubbell Hall II
  • Inauguration
    • 2 p.m.
    • Smith Chapel
    • Reception to follow
  • Red & Gold Celebration (Athletics Awards Reception)
    • 6 p.m. | Social
    • 6:30 p.m. | Program
    • $25/person
    • Hubbell Hall, Kent Campus Center
  • Yell Like Hell
    • 9 p.m.
    • Cowles Fieldhouse

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12:

  • Simpson College Alumni Association Awards Presentation 
    •  9 – 10 a.m.
    • Kent Campus Center
  • Tailgates with Live Music from Sonny Humbucker Band
    • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Hillman/McNeill Parking Lot
    • Bring your own food and beverages (no glass please)
  • Little Stormchasers Children’s Activities
    • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Hillman/Carver Lawn
    • Includes FREE bounce house, mini golf, cotton candy, balloon art, face painting, and sand art
  • Simpson Couch Photos
    • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Pedestrian Plaza Sculpture
  • Storm Football vs. Nebraska Wesleyan
    • 1 p.m. Kickoff
    • Buxton Stadium
  • Women’s Storm Soccer vs. BVU
    • 5 p.m.
    • Buxton Stadium
  • Men’s Soccer vs. BVU
    • 7:30 p.m.
    • Buxton Stadium
  • Theatre Simpson Reunion Reception
    • 9:00 p.m., following the performance
    • Blank Performing Arts Center main lobby
    • No reservation is required for the reception

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13:

  • All-Campus & Community Church Service with First United Methodist Church
    • 10:15 a.m.
    • First United Methodist Church, Indianola
  • Pi Beta Phi 150th Anniversary Celebration
    • 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    • Hubbell Hall
    • $60/person
    • Get Tickets
  • Simpson College Alumni Association Board of Directors Annual Meeting
    • 1 p.m.
    • Student Senate Room, Kent Campus Center

 

For questions or more information, contact Mady Nachtman, Director of Alumni Relations, at mady.nachtman@simpson.edu or 515-961-1547.

REGISTER

Campus Events:

  • Simpson Blood Drive
    • Monday, October 7
    • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    • Black Box, Kent Campus Center
    • Register Here
  • Simpson College Gallery Reception
    • Tuesday, October 8
    • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
    • Howard St. Gallery
    • Gallery is open 9 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
  • Simpson Productions’ performances of The Moors by Jen Silverman 
    • Oct. 10-12 at 7:30 p.m.
    •  Barnum Studio Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center.
    • Purchase Tickets Here