Simpson College

Simpson College Basketball Summer Camps
2026-05-19 17:30 - 2026-05-29 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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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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 Cup Golf Tournament
2026-06-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Deer Run Golf Club, 2305 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
**Advanced Registration using the link below is required**
Tee it up at the 2026 Simpson Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, June 5 at Deer Run Golf Course in Indianola! Join fellow Simpson alumni and friends for 18 holes with a 10:00 am shotgun start and a great day of friendly competition on the links. Registration inclues 18 holes of golf, lunch on the course, cart, two mulligans, two drink tickets, and the chance to compete for flighted tournament prizes, pin prizes, and the coveted Simpson Cup.
https://access.simpson.edu/register/SimpsonCup2026

Simpson Socials: Pedal In at SingleSpeed Brewing Co
2026-06-06 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | SingleSpeed Brewing Co – DSM TapRoom, 303 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50125, United States
Join us on June 6 at SingleSpeed Brewing Company, conveniently located right along the bike trail in downtown Des Moines (no bike required!). This is a casual, drop-in style gathering, so feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.
We’ll have drink tickets and light food available, plus plenty of time to catch up, meet new faces, and enjoy a great local spot together. See you on the trail!

Simpson College Night at the Iowa Cubs
2026-06-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Join us for a fun summer evening at the ballpark with fellow Simpson alumni, faculty, and staff!
We’re heading to Principal Park on June 18 for a Night at the Iowa Cubs. President Sue Stuebner will be throwing out the first pitch, making this a special opportunity to cheer on the Cubs and celebrate all the great things happening at Simpson together.
We’ll kick things off with a casual, drop-in tailgate before the game. Stop by when you can, enjoy some food (provided!), and connect with the Simpson community before we head in for the first pitch.
Alumni and current faculty/staff receive a free game ticket, and additional tickets in our reserved block are available for just $9 each, so feel free to bring family and friends along for the fun. Reserve your free ticket and purchase additional tickets HERE.
Come for the tailgate, stay for the game, and enjoy a relaxed night out with the Simpson community—we’d love to see you there!

Presidential Connections: Denver Edition
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Barb Miller’s Home
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming Presidential Connection event in Denver—an opportunity to gather with fellow Denver-area alumni and friends for connection and conversation.
These regional events are designed to bring our community together in a relaxed setting, where you can reconnect with Simpson, meet other alumni nearby, and hear directly from our new president, Sue Stuebner. Sue is eager to connect, share her vision, and learn more about the alumni and friends who continue to shape Simpson’s story. We’ll gather at the home of Barb Miller ’64 (Directions sent to attendees directly).
Learn more and register HERE.

Presidential Connections: Chicago Edition
2026-07-09 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Sketchbook Brewing Co, 4901 Main St, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming Presidential Connections event in Chicago, an opportunity to gather with fellow Chicago-area alumni and friends for connection, conversation, and fun!
These regional events are designed to bring our community together in a relaxed setting, where you can reconnect with Simpson, meet other alumni nearby, and hear directly from our new president, Sue Stuebner. Sue is eager to connect, share her vision, and learn more about the alumni and friends who continue to shape Simpson’s story.
Learn more and register HERE.

Summer Camps
2026-07-13 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Simpson College Cowles Gym, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Day Camps are designed to emphasize fundamental play in conjunction with modified games. An emphasis on ball handling is worked on each day. In additional, we expose campers to the following fundamentals during the week: passing, shooting, individual moves, offensive concepts, and defensive concepts. In addition to the fundamentals being taught, we offer 5 on 5 games, 4 on 4 games, 3 on 3 games, and individual skill contests.

Simpson Football Alumni Golf Outing
2026-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Indianola Country Club, 1610 Country Club Rd, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Join us for the 2026 Simpson College Football Alumni Golf Outing!

Learn more and register HERE.

Presidential Connections: Minneapolis Edition
2026-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Fulton Beer Taproom, 414 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming Presidential Connections event in Minneapolis—an opportunity to gather with fellow Denver-area alumni and friends for connection, conversation, and fun!
These regional events are designed to bring our community together in a relaxed setting, where you can reconnect with Simpson, meet other alumni nearby, and hear directly from our new president, Sue Stuebner. Sue is eager to connect, share her vision, and learn more about the alumni and friends who continue to shape Simpson’s story.
Learn more and register HERE.

Simpson Night at the National Balloon Classic
2026-08-03 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | National Balloon Classic, 1136 150th Ave, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Join us Monday, August 3 at the National Balloon Classic and experience one of Indianola’s favorite summer traditions alongside fellow Simpson alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.
In addition to 100+ hot air balloons with pilots from around the world participating in the evening mass ascension from the balloon field, August 3 is “Mascot Night,” and you can bet Thunder will be there competing against other mascots in a friendly target toss from a balloon! You’ll also enjoy the colassal kite display and live music by DJ Nick, plus other entertainment. Vendors will be on site with a variety of food and drinks available for purchase.
Alumni and current faculty/staff receive a free ticket, and additional tickets in our reserved area are available for just $12 each, so feel free to bring family and friends along for the fun.
Event Details:
National Balloon Classic
Monday, August 3
Gates open and live music begins at 4:00 pm, but feel free to come and go as you’re able
Register and purchase additional tickets HERE.
More specific guest information and policies can be found in the National Balloon Classic’s guest guide.

Presidential Connections: DC Edition
2026-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mission Dupont Circle, 1606 20th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20009
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming Presidential Connections event in Washington, D.C., an opportunity to gather with fellow DC-area alumni and friends for connection, conversation, and fun!
These regional events are designed to bring our community together in a relaxed setting, where you can reconnect with Simpson, meet other alumni nearby, and hear directly from our new president, Sue Stuebner. Sue is eager to connect, share her vision, and learn more about the alumni and friends who continue to shape Simpson’s story.
Learn more and register HERE.

Presidential Connections: Kansas City Edition
2026-09-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Denise and Leon’s Home
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming Presidential Connection event in Kansas City, an opportunity to gather with fellow Kansas City-area alumni and friends for connection and conversation.
These regional events are designed to bring our community together in a relaxed setting, where you can reconnect with Simpson, meet other alumni nearby, and hear directly from our new president, Sue Stuebner. Sue is eager to connect, share her vision, and learn more about the alumni and friends who continue to shape Simpson’s story.
Directions to Denise and Leon’s home will be shared directly with registered attendees closer to the event.

Internship, Career, & Volunteer Fair
2026-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Kent Campus Center, 701 N. C St. Indianola, IA 50125, United States
Simpson’s annual Internship, Career, & Volunteer Fair will host employers from all industries seeking students for opportunities and conversations. This event is a must for students who are still exploring and for students who are actively seeking opportunities during or after college.

Homecoming 2026
2026-10-17 | Simpson College, 701 N C St, Indianola, IN, 50125, United States
Save the date and check HERE for more information about events and programs throughout the weekend.

Teacher Education Mock Interview Event
2026-11-11 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Kent Campus, IA
This event is required for certain classes for teacher education classes. School administrators from around the state will host mock interviews for students to grow their interview skills and confidence.
