June 2007 E-News

Alumni Weekend 2007 is June 22 and 23
Online registration is now available at www.simpson.edu/alumni/weekend/index.html

Alumni Weekend is just around the corner and our schedule is filled with activities. A few of the highlights include:

Our Alumni Recognition Luncheon on Friday, June 22 at 11:30 a.m. Please join us as we present our Alumni Awards, the Faculty Service Award and induct the Class of 1957 into the Half-Century Club. The luncheon is $10.50 per person.

The 11th annual Simpson Cup golf tournament is Friday, June 22 at Deer Run Golf Course in Indianola and starts at 1:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. Advance registration is required for this two-person, best shot tournament and the cost is $50 per person. Call your Simpson friends and make your reservations today!

On Friday evening it’s the President’s Picnic on the patio of the Brenton Student Center. This annual event draws alumni, parents and friends of all eras and is the perfect opportunity to get together with your Simpson friends. The picnic begins at 6:30 p.m. and is $8.50 per person, $4 for children 6-12, children 5 and under are free.

The dedication of the Dick and Nancy Buxton Tennis Complex, featuring a new playing surface, bleachers and landscaping, will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the complex on E Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Our classes celebrating milestone reunions this year include the classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967 and 1976-77-78. All reunions will be held on Saturday evening.

Alumni College classes are scheduled throughout the weekend – attend as many classes as you like for only a $10 registration fee.

Please visit our web site for our complete schedule and register by Wednesday, June 13.

Save the Date for the Minnesota Send-Off
Our annual Minnesota Send-Off will be held on Sunday, August 19, at the Centrum Building at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina, MN from 4-6 p.m. Please help us welcome the newest members of the Simpson family as we gather for a light supper and an opportunity to meet other area alumni. Invitations will be mailed in July. If you would like additional information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

Football Reunion
Saturday, June 23 - Simpson Football Reunion – Dave Kaestner ’97 is organizing a football reunion on Saturday, June 23. Activities include lunch at Deer Run Golf Course in Indianola at 11:30 a.m., a best shot golf outing with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. and post-golf party in the evening. Contact Dave at ddkaestner@hotmail.com with questions and to confirm your attendance at the golf outing.

Admissions
Iowa Private College Week - August 6-10, 2007
Iowa Private College Week is a great way for those starting the college search process to take a first look at Simpson College! During the week informational sessions are held daily at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The schedule includes a tour of the campus, opportunities to meet faculty, students and coaches as well as learn more about admissions and financial assistance. For more information please contact the office of admissions at admiss@simpson.edu or check out www.simpson.edu/admissions/news

Share your story with a prospective student
Prospective students and parents enjoy hearing about the wonderful opportunities the Simpson Experience can provide from those who actually lived it. We know many of you have great stories to tell about your Simpson Experience and your successes since graduation. The office of admissions is looking for volunteers to help with various recruitment activities. If you think you might be interested in spreading your “Simpson Spirit”, please contact admissions counselor Tiffany Hummel at tiffany.hummel@simpson.edu.

During Alumni Weekend, there will be an informational table near the registration area with admissions information and student recommendation forms. If you know a bright and talented high school student who would enjoy the Simpson Experience, stop by the table and fill out a form.

Simpson Women Win IIAC Trophy
For the fourth time, the Simpson College women’s athletic teams won the IIAC Giles Women’s Sports Championship Trophy for 2007. Schools earn points in the trophy standings based on its finish in each of the Conference’s sports. With Iowa conference titles in golf and soccer, a tie in volleyball and a runner up in basketball, the Storm finished two points ahead of the Wartburg women’s teams.


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June 2007 E-News Alumni Weekend 2007 is June 22 and 23 Online registration is now available at www.simpson.edu/alumni/weekend/index.html Alumni Weekend is just around the corner and our schedule is filled with activities. A few of the highlights include: Our Alumni Recognition Luncheon on Friday, June 22 at 11:30 a.m. Please join us as we present our Alumni Awards, the Faculty Service Award and induct the Class of 1957 into the Half-Century Club. The luncheon is $10.50 per person. The 11th annual Simpson Cup golf tournament is Friday, June 22 at Deer Run Golf Course in Indianola and starts at 1:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. Advance registration is required for this two-person, best shot tournament and the cost is $50 per person. Call your Simpson friends and make your reservations today! On Friday evening it’s the President’s Picnic on the patio of the Brenton Student Center. This annual event draws alumni, parents and friends of all eras and is the perfect opportunity to get together with your Simpson friends. The picnic begins at 6:30 p.m. and is $8.50 per person, $4 for children 6-12, children 5 and under are free. The dedication of the Dick and Nancy Buxton Tennis Complex, featuring a new playing surface, bleachers and landscaping, will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the complex on E Street. This event is free and open to the public. Our classes celebrating milestone reunions this year include the classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967 and 1976-77-78. All reunions will be held on Saturday evening. Alumni College classes are scheduled throughout the weekend – attend as many classes as you like for only a $10 registration fee. Please visit our web site for our complete schedule and register by Wednesday, June 13. Save the Date for the Minnesota Send-Off Our annual Minnesota Send-Off will be held on Sunday, August 19, at the Centrum Building at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina, MN from 4-6 p.m. Please help us welcome the newest members of the Simpson family as we gather for a light supper and an opportunity to meet other area alumni. Invitations will be mailed in July. If you would like additional information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations. Football Reunion Saturday, June 23 - Simpson Football Reunion – Dave Kaestner ’97 is organizing a football reunion on Saturday, June 23. Activities include lunch at Deer Run Golf Course in Indianola at 11:30 a.m., a best shot golf outing with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. and post-golf party in the evening. Contact Dave at ddkaestner@hotmail.com with questions and to confirm your attendance at the golf outing. Admissions Iowa Private College Week - August 6-10, 2007 Iowa Private College Week is a great way for those starting the college search process to take a first look at Simpson College! During the week informational sessions are held daily at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The schedule includes a tour of the campus, opportunities to meet faculty, students and coaches as well as learn more about admissions and financial assistance. For more information please contact the office of admissions at admiss@simpson.edu or check out www.simpson.edu/admissions/news Share your story with a prospective student Prospective students and parents enjoy hearing about the wonderful opportunities the Simpson Experience can provide from those who actually lived it. We know many of you have great stories to tell about your Simpson Experience and your successes since graduation. The office of admissions is looking for volunteers to help with various recruitment activities. If you think you might be interested in spreading your “Simpson Spirit”, please contact admissions counselor Tiffany Hummel at tiffany.hummel@simpson.edu. During Alumni Weekend, there will be an informational table near the registration area with admissions information and student recommendation forms. If you know a bright and talented high school student who would enjoy the Simpson Experience, stop by the table and fill out a form. Simpson Women Win IIAC Trophy For the fourth time, the Simpson College women’s athletic teams won the IIAC Giles Women’s Sports Championship Trophy for 2007. Schools earn points in the trophy standings based on its finish in each of the Conference’s sports. With Iowa conference titles in golf and soccer, a tie in volleyball and a runner up in basketball, the Storm finished two points ahead of the Wartburg women’s teams.
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