Campus News

Simpson hosts events during RAGBRAI

July 21, 2009

Simpson College will host a variety of events when Indianola serves as an overnight host for RAGBRAI July 21. Simpson will also provide RAGBRAI riders with many options for food and a chance to catch up with the world with free Internet access in a variety of locations. All events are open to the public.

The Simpson Welcome Center will be located on C Street in front of the Cowles Athletic Center. It will be open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center will provide the latest information on campus events as well as a few free goodies. Simpson College President John Byrd (also riding RAGBRAI as a member of Team Simpson) will be at the center from 3 to 5 p.m.

See a campus map.


EVENTS

Free Movie: The Final Season
Camp Lounge of the Brenton Student Center
Three showings Tuesday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.

The Paintpushers: An Art Display of 13 Local Artists
Farnham Galleries in Mary Berry Hall
 Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Simpson Alumni Event
Red and Gold Tent in front of College Hall
Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Karaoke 

Great Hall
(above Pfeiffer Dining Hall)
 Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. 

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Nite-Glo  
McBride Field
Tuesday at sunset
Three tethered hot air balloons will light up the night as Indianola shows off the sights that made the city known around the world. Weather permitting. Concessions will be available.  


FOOD

Concession Stands 

Locations at Bill Buxton Football Stadium (extended hours), McBride Baseball Field and the Simpson Softball Field

Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 5 a.m. to noon
Items include baked potato bar, walking tacos, smoothies and assorted beverages. Morning fare will include muffins, fruit and coffee.

All You Can Eat Buffett
Pfeiffer Dining Hall (next to main campground in Buxton Park)
Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., $9.95 per person
Wednesday from 6 to 8 a.m.,   $6.95 per person
Dinner menu will include pasta bar, carved roast beef, baked potato bar, pizza, salad bar and dessert. Breakfast menu will include fresh fruit, ham, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, egg sandwich with croissants, blueberry pancakes, waffle bar and yogurt bar with assorted pastries. Beverages and snacks will also be available through Pfeiffer Express on Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m.


INTERNET ACCESS

Internet Café 

Dirlam Lounge, Smith Chapel

 Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon 

C offee shop has access to computers and TV. Starting at 5 a.m. Wednesday, a golf cart from the café will be roaming the campgrounds with coffee, newspapers and other necessities.

Computer Labs 

Carver Science Center

Tuesday from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. 




Dunn Library
Tuesday from 8 a.m. to midnight and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Last Updated: 7/16/09