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Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 13 - 15, 2023

Homecoming 2023

March on Simpson | October 13 - 15, 2023

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

Homecoming Storm the Night Festival locations have changed
Trainwreck in concert has moved to Principal Black Box Theatre. The food trucks and beer garden will be on pedestrian plaza. The hot air balloon site is based on weather, Ladke Field for full glow or Pedestrian Plaza for candlestick glow.
 

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13:

  • Red & Gold Celebration (Athletics Awards Reception)
    • 6 p.m. | Social
    • 6:30 p.m. | Program
    • $25/person
    • Hubbell Hall, Kent Campus Center
    • 2023 Inductees and Award Recipients:
      • Zac Anthony, Jessica Boltinghouse ’10, Troy Plummer ’92, Erin Putrah
        ’04 (HOF), Barb Ramos, & Katie Smith ’13 (HOF)
  • Yell Like Hell
    • 7-8:30 p.m.
    • Cowles Fieldhouse


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14:

  • President’s Mimosa Reception
    • 9 – 10 a.m.
    • Kent Campus Center Atrium
  • Simpson College Alumni Association Awards Presentation 
    • 10 – 11 a.m.
    • Principal Black Box Theatre, Kent Campus Center
    • 2023 Award Recipients:
      • Diogenes Ayala ’07 and ’12, Mary Huff ’11, Chris Jones ’83, Bob Lane
        ’81, Barbara Miller ’64, Emily Salberg ’08, & Joe Sorenson ’12
  • Tailgate with Live Music from Jordan Beem ’17 
    • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Hillman/Carver Lawn
    • Bring your own food and beverages (no glass please)
  • Affinity Tailgates in 2023
    • Baseball Alumni
    • Football Alumni
    • Greek Life
    • Men’s Basketball Alumni
    • Track & Field and Cross Country Alumni
    • Women’s Basketball Alumni
  • Continuing & Graduate Program Food Drive to Benefit the Simpson Food Pantry
    • 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    • East side of Tailgate Lot under Simpson Tent
    • Receive a raffle ticket for a Simpson Swag basket including game tickets, apparel and more for each non-perishable food item you bring
  • Little Stormchasers Children’s Activities
    • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Hillman/Carver Lawn
    • Includes FREE bounce house, mini golf, cotton candy, face painting, balloon twisters, sand art and Frisbee art
  • Simpson Couch Photos
    • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Pedestrian Plaza Sculpture
  • AXO Annual Celebration of Sisterhood
    • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • $20 payable at the door
    • Duncan Hall, Amy Robertson Music Center
  • Storm Football vs. Coe College
    • 1 p.m. Kickoff
    • Buxton Stadium
  • Homecoming Storm the Night Festival
    • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Trainwreck in Concert
    • 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Hot Air Balloon Glow (weather permitting)
    • 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Trainwreck in Concert
    • 5 – 9 p.m. | Food Trucks and Beer Garden
      • Trainwreck moved to Principal Black Box Theatre
      • Hot Air Balloon Site TBD based on weather (Ladke Field for full glow or Pedestrian Plaza for candlestick glow)


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15:

  • All-Campus & Community Church Service with First United Methodist Church
    • 10:15 a.m.
    • Smith Chapel
  • Simpson College Alumni Association Board of Directors Annual Meeting
    • 1 p.m.
    • Student Senate Room, Kent Campus Center
  • Simpson College Choir Concert
    • 3 p.m.
    • Smith Chapel

Discounted golf will be available to all Homecoming guests at the Indianola Country Club ($40 for 18 holes and ½ cart). You must contact Jason Marvelli to arrange tee time based on availability at jason@indianolacountryclub.com or 515-961-3303.

For questions or more information, contact Andy English ’05, director of alumni relations, at andy.english@simpson.edu or 515-961-1547.

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