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Sunday Skills with Simpson Women's Basketball
2026-05-31 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Simpson College Cowles Gym, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Sunday Skills at Simpson College with Simpson Women’s Basketball. Campers will work on the basics of the game including dribbling, shooting, and footwork, while also learning how to play with confidence and purpose. Each session is taught in a fun, positive environment with hands-on coaching to help build strong basketball skills and a love for the game.
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Simpson College Basketball Summer Camps
2026-05-19 17:30 - 2026-05-29 19:30 | Cowles Gym (Fieldhouse), 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
The Simpson College Men’s & Women’s Coaching Staff & Current Players are excited to offer an exciting lineup of camps during the Summer of 2026! Our summer camps provide expert coaching, structured drills & competitive play to improve the fundamentals, skills & confidence of our camp participants. Whether a camper is a beginner to basketball or an advanced player, our camps provide a valuable experience to everyone, promoting growth on the court & love for the game.
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Alumni Test Event
2026-05-08 12:00 | Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States

2026 Spring Commencement
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Cowles Gym (Fieldhouse), 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Simpson College, Cowles Fieldhouse
Indianola Campus

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100 Days of Seniors Graduation Party
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | West Hill Brewing Company
The Class of 2026 is invited to celebrate one final time before Commencement. Join us at West Hill Brewing Company on Friday, May 1 from 8-10pm for a graduation party hosted by the Simpson College Alumni Association.

Simpson College Community Orchestra
2026-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Blank Performing Arts Center, Pote Theatre, 513 North D Street, Indianola, Iowa, United States
The Simpson College Community Orchestra will perform its spring concert this Sunday, April 26th, at 7:00 pm in the Blank Performing Arts Center. The free, one-hour performance will be followed by a dessert reception. The well-known “Triumphal March” from Aida by Verdi will begin the program, followed by the lyric “Spring Song” by Sibelius. Fuga Y Misterio, a saucy tango for strings by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, will follow. The “Reformation” Symphony by Mendelssohn will finish the program. Audience members may recognize the hymn, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”, composed by Martin Luther, introduced in the fourth movement of the symphony. There is something for everyone on this program!

Spring Band Concert
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Pote Theatre, Blank Perdorming Arts Center, 513 N D St Indianola, IA, United States
Simpson College Department of Music presents The Simpson College Symphonic Band

Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
2026-04-23 | IA
The annual Simpson College Research and Creativity Symposium (RCS) is a multi-disciplinary event that showcases outstanding student work through the presentation of papers, performances, posters and panel discussions. The symposium gives students an opportunity to share their knowledge with instructors and peers in a scholarly, supportive environment that thrives on inquisitiveness and interaction.
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Graduate Programs Preview
2026-04-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Gain a glimpse into Simpson Online Graduate Degrees!
Graduate Program Preview

Simpson Productions presents The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Pote Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N D Street, Indianola, IA 50125, United States
Rumor. Scandal. Destruction. Set in a school for girls run by two unmarried women, this 1934 play examines the destructive force of a homophobic moral panic. Once a malicious youngster starts a rumor about the two women, the community shuns them, leading to tragedy.

Simpson Productions presents The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Pote Theatre, Blank Perdorming Arts Center, 513 N D St Indianola, IA, United States
Simpson Productions 2025-26 Season

Rumor. Scandal. Destruction. Set in a school for girls run by two unmarried women, this 1934 play examines the destructive force of a homophobic moral panic. Once a malicious youngster starts a rumor about the two women, the community shuns them, leading to tragedy.

Simpson productions presents The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Pote Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N D Street, Indianola, IA 50125, United States

Spring Choir Concert
2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Smith Chapel, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
“Let My Love Be Heard” featuring the Simpson College Choir and Chamber Singers

Heartland Marimba Quartet
2026-04-07 19:00 | ARMC Lekberg Hall
Free Admission Concert at Lekberg Hall 7:00 P.M.

Campus Day
2026-04-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Indianola Community
A day of no class, where students, staff and faculty spend time volunteering in the greater Indianola community.

15th Annual Culver Lecture - Douglas Brinkley
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Blank Performing Arts Center, Pote Theatre, 513 North D Street, Indianola, Iowa, United States
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and professor of history at Rice University, delivers the 15th Annual Culver Lecture at Simpson College. Brinkley is the author of 24 books on American history and the presidency. He appears regularly as a history commentator for CNN and is a contributing editor to the magazine Vanity Fair.

Gallery Reception for Aswati Subramanian at SC Gallery of Art and Design
2026-03-26 16:30 | Simpson College Gallery of Art and Design – Howard Street between Clinton and Detroit., 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Gallery Reception to celebrate Aswati Subramanian’s art exhibit. Aswati’s show is titled Space Coast and features 21 works of art created using various media. Her exhibition runs until April 24, 2026. Regular gallery hours are M-F, 9AM to 4:30PM.

Women in America lecture | The Sociology of Gas Lighting
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Speaker:
Dr. Paige Sweet, associate Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan

Data Centers & Public Resources
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Lekberg Hall, Amy Robertson Music Center, 503 N Buxton St., Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
A panel discussion on Data Centers & Public Resources, co-sponsored by the John C. Culver Public Policy Center and the Interdisciplinary Studies Program.
Moderator:
Kathie Obradovich, Editor, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Panelists:
Jay Ceperley ‘25, Advocacy Coordinator, Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
Christina Murphy, General Manager, West Des Moines Water Works
Chad Quick, Economic Development Director, City of Altoona
Sami Scheetz, Linn County Board of Supervisors
Brian Waller, President, Technology Association of Iowa

Noah Smith, Organist
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Smith Chapel, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Performing works by Vierne, Bach, Hurd, and a new composition by Iowa Composer Josyph Glasebrook.

Legal Careers Alumni Panel & Dinner
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
For students interested in learning more about law school and legal careers. Co-sponsored by Pre-Law Society and Culver Public Policy Center.
Business attire
Advance registration required on Handshake. Full dinner served.
Alumni Panelists:
Carson Cummings ’25
Brian Damman ’08
Will Keck ’23
Shaniah Temple ’25
Kolby Warren ’15

The Gun Show
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Barnum Studio Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N.D Street, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
“The Gun Show”, by award-winning playwright E.M. Lewis, tells the story of America’s relationship with guns through the prism of her own personal experiences. She starts during her youth in a rural farming community where she learns about guns from her dad, has her first date with a special person at a shooting range, and then, as life’s journey takes her to ‘big cities’ like Los Angeles and New York, finds herself in more complicated, less upbeat, and sometimes dangerous, gun situations. Using a light, often hilarious touch, Lewis takes us on a 45-mintue journey across the wide social and political terrain of America’s most dangerous pastime with brutal honesty and keen understanding. Leaning neither right nor left, The Gun Show jumps into the middle of the gun control debate and asks, “Can we just have a conversation about this?”

Pizza & Policy: Immigration Enforcement
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
A conversation with Mike Tupper, retired Chief of Police of Marshalltown, Iowa. Moderated by Mark Ruelas, Instructor of Criminal Justice. Co-sponsored by the Culver Public Policy Center and Student Justice Association. FREE PIZZA!

Pizza & Policy: The Russia – Ukraine War and “Peace”
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Political Science Professor Scott Feinstein of Iowa State University discusses the latest developments in the Russia – Ukraine War and prospects for cessation of hostilities. Stick around after pizza for an informational session on ISU’s new MA programs in political science.

Simpson Productions presents The Old Maid & the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti
2026-02-22 02:00 - 15:30 | Barnum Studio Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N.D Street, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Originally commissioned for radio in 1939, The Old Maid and the Thief is a witty and satirical tale of gossip, deception, and the facades we maintain in the name of propriety. Set in a quiet American town, the opera follows the lives of Miss Todd and her housemaid Letitia as they take in a charming wanderer only to find themselves entangled in increasingly outrageous moral compromises.
This production brings Menotti’s lively score and sharp humor to life in a clever recreation of that first radio play that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining

Simpson Productions presents The Old Maid & the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Barnum Studio Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N.D Street, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Originally commissioned for radio in 1939, The Old Maid and the Thief is a witty and satirical tale of gossip, deception, and the facades we maintain in the name of propriety. Set in a quiet American town, the opera follows the lives of Miss Todd and her housemaid Letitia as they take in a charming wanderer only to find themselves entangled in increasingly outrageous moral compromises.
This production brings Menotti’s lively score and sharp humor to life in a clever recreation of that first radio play that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

Simpson College Student Exhibition
2026-02-19 09:00 - 16:30 | Simpson College Gallery of Art and Design – Howard Street between Clinton and Detroit., 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
The Simpson College Student Exhibition is an open call to all Simpson students to share their personal creations. The show is curated and organized by the Graphic Design program’s Undergraduate Assistant, Jade Sprague.

Pizza & Policy: Sports Gambling
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
The Culver Public Policy Center presents a Pizza & Policy panel discussion on sports gambling, featuring FREE PIZZA and speakers from multiple disciplines:
Travis Hines – Iowa State Cyclones Columnist, Des Moines Register & Ames Tribune
Prof. Don Evans – Psychology
Prof. Matt Garrett – Sport Science & Administration
Tara Rehmeier – Assistant Athletic Director
Moderator:
Ellee Mortensen ’26 – Data Science / Culver Fellow

Majorpalooza
2026-02-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Majorpalooza is a chance to meet faculty from all academic departments. If you are ready to declare your major, you can do so during Majorpalooza. This is a great opportunity to make connections with faculty teaching in the academic majors/minors you are interested in pursuing.
