You may now register online for Alumni Weekend 2008. If you have any questions, please contact the office of alumni relations at 800-610-6369, 515-961-1544 or by email at alumni.office@simpson.edu. Additional information is listed below.
Housing
On campus housing is available at our Station Square Apartments on Detroit Avenue. Each air conditioned, two bedroom apartment can sleep from one to four people. Unit rates are single/double: $40 or triple/quad: $65. Linens are provided. Please indicate if you require a handicapped accessible room.
Local Hotels
Apple Tree Inn: 515-961-0551
Garden and Galley B&B: 515-961-7749
Super 8 Motel: 515-961-0058
Woods Motel: 515-961-5311
Transportation
If you are traveling by air and need transportation from the airport to campus, we are happy to arrange pick up outside of the baggage claim area. Te request, please notify us on your registration or call.
Dietary Restrictions
Please include any dietary restrictions on your registration form.
Special Assistance
If you or someone in your party has difficulty walking distances, we can provide golf cart transportation to events. Please contact us in advance or contact the registration desk at any time throughout the weekend.
Activities
Opera Dress Rehearsal
On Thursday, June 19th at 7 pm; the Des Moines Metro Opera has given us special access to their dress rehearsal of Regina. Set in 20th century America, this score is filled with jazz, ragtime and spiritual flavor. Seats are $25 and by reservation only. Blank Performing Arts Center.Continental Breakfast
On Friday from 7:30-10 am, sponsored by Wesley-The Retirement Village. Special welcome by Wesley staff at 7:40 am. Dirlam Lounge, Smith Chapel.Alumni Classes
It's back to class and an opportunity to learn something new. A $15 registration fee gives you unlimited access to all alumni classes. Class list and presenters are listed on the schedule page.Walking Tours of Campus
Student Ambassadors will provide campus tours throughout the weekend. Tours in golf carts are available upon request.Capture the Flag - New!
Request a packet at the registration desk on Friday and follow the clues. Be the first to finish and you will capture a Simpson College flag to be awarded at the President's Picnic on Friday night.
Alumni Recognition Luncheon
Six of our finest alumni will be honored and we will induct the class of 1958 into the Half Century Club. Great Hall. Reservations required. $13 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.
The Simpson Cup
It will be a 1:30 pm shotgun start on Friday for the Simpson Cup Golf tournament held at Deer Run Golf Course, 2305 West 2nd Avenue. Advance registration and payment is required for this two person, best shot golf tournament. The cost is $60 per person which includes green fees, cart, vouchers for food and a ticket to the Presidents' Picnic at 6:30 pm.
Oh, What a Sight! - New!
Come early to the Presidents' Picnic on Friday. At 6pm, weather permitting, we will have two hot air balloons launching from campus. Kamie Haynes Downing '92 and Gary Downing '90 will launch their hot air balloon, Rayo del Sol. Tim Cloyd '82 and Elsie Cloyd will launch their balloon, Spitfire. Location: Soccer practice fields on E Street (by the fraternities.)Presidents' Picnic
The favorite annual event grows each year. Join us on the patio of the Brenton Student Center for a special evening. The Capture the Flag winners will be announced along with the Simpson Cup champions. President Byrd will also speak. (If weather is inclement, event will be inside BSC.) $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 years and 0-5 years are free.All Alumni Breakfast
This breakfast serves as the annual meeting of the college where President Byrd will give his semi-annual state of the college address. We will also vote on the slate for this year's alumni board of directors. Matthew Simpson Room on second floor of College Hall at 8 am. $9 per person.
Lunch & Learn: Simpson Athletics - New!
If you bleed red & gold, join Athletic Director John Sirianni at noon on Saturday in historic Hopper Gymnasium. Pre-ordered box lunches are available for $8.Annual Sorority Luncheons
These annual luncheon will be held at noon on Saturday. Please RSVP as indicated below.Alpha Chi Omega at Sigler House (the president's home), 703 West Ashland. Contact Kathy Nahnkunst Bell '81 at nahkunstbell@mchsi.com.
Delta Delta Delta at the chapter house. Contact Mandy Perkins VanderLinden at mandysue15@hotmail.com $10 per person.
Pi Beta Phi at the chapter house. Contact Kiersten Hendrickson '06 at Kiersten.Hendrickson@indianola.k12.ia.us $10 per person.
It Creeps! It Crawls! New!
Ever wonder what is in the labs at Carver? Come and see! Meet in the Hubbell Atrium of the Carver Science Center at 1:30 pm on Saturday, if you dare.D.J. the Giraffe - New!
Join us for nachos in the Hubbell Atrium of the Carver Science Center on Saturday at 2:45 pm and hear the amazing journey of our most unique gift. Bring your camera!
Simpson College Golf Shirts
Show your Simpson Spirit! Available by pre-order for only $25, these 65/35 poly/cotton silk touch golf shirts will keep you looking cool. Shirts are available in white with Simpson College embroidered on the front in red with a gold maple leaf below. Available in women's sizes XS-XXL, +1, +2 and men's sizes S-XXXL. Shirts ordered by noon on May 27th, can be picked up at the registration desk at alumni weekend. Shirts ordered after that date or per request will be mailed.
To order: Include request with alumni weekend registration, contact the office of alumni relations at alumni.office@simpson.edu or call (800) 610-6369 or (515) 961-1544.