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Simpson hosts Alumni Weekend

June 26, 2009

Simpson College will welcome graduates and friends of the college to campus during Alumni Weekend June 26-27.

Simpson will host events throughout the weekend. Alumni are welcome to attend one event or several. See a complete schedule of events. Highlights include:

  • Alumni Recognition Luncheon: June 26 at 11 a.m. in Great Hall. $14 for adults, $7 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. Reservations required. Six of Simpson’s finest alumni will be honored at the luncheon:
    • Alumni Loyalty Award: Debra Moore '81
    • Alumni Achievement Award: Sam "Chic" Born '67 and John Norris, Jr. '81
    • Humanitarian Service Award: Dorothy Hodges Kennett '59
    • Recent Alumni Achievement Award: Andy Priestly '00
    • Recent Alumni Loyalty Award: Dan Saar '05.
  • Simpson Cup Golf Outing: June 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Deer Run Golf Course in Indianola. $65 per person, includes green fees, cart, vouchers for food, a great giveaway and a ticket to the Presidents’ Picnic. Advance registration is required for this two-person best shot golf tournament.
  • Presidents’ Picnic: June 26 at 6:30 p.m. on the patio of Brenton Student Center. $12 per person, $5 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. Former Simpson College President Richard Lancaster (1972-79) and his wife, Reta, will be in attendance as we unveil his presidential portrait.
  • Alumni College Classes: June 26-27. $20 for unlimited classes. Come and learn about activities at the college or expand your horizons with classes lead by Simpson faculty and alumni. Classes are offered throughout the weekend at various times and locations. See a list of classes.
  • All-Alumni Breakfast: June 27 at 8 a.m. in the Matthew Simpson Room. $9 per person. President John Byrd will give his annual State of the College address. All alumni will vote on new members for the alumni board of directors.
  • Class Reunions: June 27. All alumni are welcome to attend any reunion on Saturday evening. Times, locations and costs for reunions vary. Find out who is coming to your reunion. Classes holding reunions are:

Register by June 10 for these or other events. Learn more about Alumni Weekend.

Last Updated: 6/3/09