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SUMMARY:SC Gallery of Art and Design: Andrew B. Clark - Photography and Poetry: The Quiet and Profound
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Exhibition at Simpson College Gallery of Art and Design – through October 9\, 2026
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/sc-gallery-of-art-and-design-andrew-b-clark-photography-and-poetry-the-quiet-and-profound/
LOCATION:Simpson College Gallery of Art and Design – Howard Street between Clinton and Detroit.\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culver,Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Justin Nostrala":MAILTO:justin.nostrala@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Hanna Rumora\, Guest Artist Cello Recital
DESCRIPTION:The Simpson College Department of Music is pleased to announce the SC 2026 Guest String Artist\, Dr. Hanna Rumora\, cellist. Dr. Rumora will present a free\, hour-long recital on Sunday\, Oct. 4th\, at 2:00 pm in Lekberg Hall. Dr. Rumora will be joined by collaborative pianist Craig Jordan to perform works by Janacek\, Florence Price\, Beethoven\, Nadia Boulanger\, and Libby Larsen. Dr. Rumora earned her doctorate at the University of Iowa and is the cello professor at Del Mar University in Corpus Christi\, Texas. Mr. Jordan is finishing his doctorate at the University of Iowa\, and is a piano instructor and collaborative pianist at the University of Wisconsin\, Eau Claire. A dessert reception will follow the recital. School-age children are welcome to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/simpson-college-music-department-guest-string-artist-recital/
LOCATION:Lekberg Hall in ARMC
CATEGORIES:Music at Simpson,Simpson Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Benoit":MAILTO:linda.benoit@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T190000
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SUMMARY:Physics Club First Meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Meeting for Physics Club. Will feature brief introduction about club from executives\, the goals the club has\, and finally a fun acoustics demo for students to easily grasp the physics of instruments
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/physics-club-first-meeting/
LOCATION:Carver 231
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations
ORGANIZER;CN="Ethan Drake":MAILTO:ethan.drake@my.simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260911T211745Z
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SUMMARY:Little Red Riding Hood-a children's opera in 1 act
DESCRIPTION:Simpson Productions presents a delightful 50-minute children’s opera where Little Red outwits a not-so-fearsome Wolf in a lively retelling of the classic fairy tale. Perfect for families and young audiences. \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/little-red-riding-hood-a-childrens-opera-in-1-act/
LOCATION:Barnum Studio Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N.D Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Music at Simpson,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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SUMMARY:Little Red Riding Hood- a children's opera
DESCRIPTION:A delightful 50-minute children’s opera where Little Red outwits a not-so-fearsome Wolf in a lively retelling of the classic fairy tale. Perfect for families and young audiences. \n  \nTicketing Website \nEvent Website
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/little-red-riding-hood-achikdrens-opera/
LOCATION:Barnum Studio Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N.D Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Music at Simpson,Simpson Productions
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Kirkendall":MAILTO:nancy.kirkendall@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260921T190916Z
CREATED:20260918T204809Z
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SUMMARY:Simpson College 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Concert
DESCRIPTION:Music by some of our great American composers featuring performances by the Simpson College Music Department Band\, Jazz Band and Choir.
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/simpson-college-250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence-concert/
LOCATION:Pote Theatre\, Blank Performing Arts Center\, 513 N D Street\, Indianola\, IA 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music at Simpson
ORGANIZER;CN="Renae Loomis":MAILTO:renae.loomis@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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DTSTAMP:20260701T140424Z
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SUMMARY:Homecoming 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date and check HERE for more information about events and programs throughout the weekend.
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/homecoming-2026/
LOCATION:Simpson College\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IN\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni
ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse Morris":MAILTO:elyse.morris@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T172959Z
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SUMMARY:Majors & Minors Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Majors & Minors Fair\, scheduled for October 20th from 12-2pm in Hubbell Hall\, is designed primarily for first-year and second-year students who are exploring their academic and career options. Upper-class students may also attend if they are considering a new path. This is a great opportunity to learn about what the various academic departments have to offer!
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/majors-minors-fair/
LOCATION:Hubbell Hall\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Tayler Keitzer":MAILTO:tayler.keitzer@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T130000
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SUMMARY:World Food Prize Foundation Guest Lecture: Dr. Hale Ann Tufan
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Life Sciences and the John C. Culver Public Policy Center present the 2026 World Food Prize Foundation guest lecture by Dr. Hale Ann Tufan\, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science\, Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University. Tufan leads the Equitable Agricultural Research (EQUAL) Lab. In her work with plant breeders\, social scientists\, and research institutions\, Tufan explores how agricultural research processes and outputs can positively contribute to gender equality and social inclusion. Tufan is the 2019 recipient of the Norman Borlaug Field Award. She completed her Ph.D. in molecular biology from the John Innes Centre\, UK. \nSpeaker Website
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/world-food-prize-foundation-guest-lecture-dr-hale-ann-tufan/
LOCATION:Hubbell Hall\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culver lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Andersen":MAILTO:seth.andersen@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T183000
DTSTAMP:20261026T212327Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T212327Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Ghost the Polls!
DESCRIPTION:Vote Everywhere at Simpson College invites all students to decorate cookies and make a plan to vote early!
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/dont-ghost-the-polls/
LOCATION:Black Box Theater\, Kent Campus Center\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Andersen":MAILTO:seth.andersen@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T191313Z
CREATED:20260817T191312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T191313Z
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SUMMARY:All Iowa Reads
DESCRIPTION:About the event Join the Dunn Library and Indianola Public Library Evening Book Club for a lively discussion of this year’s All Iowa Reads selection\, The Quiet Librarian. Established in 2003\, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same calendar year. The 2026 All Iowa Reads selection for adults is The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens. The discussion will be led by Jeremy Griffin\, Assistant Professor of English at Simpson College.
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/all-iowa-reads/
LOCATION:Indianola Public Library\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Brangers":MAILTO:jill.brangers@simpson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T182837Z
CREATED:20261007T182836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T182837Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza & Policy - Examining Curriculum Standards for Teaching History: The Case for Standards Minimalism
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Stephen Jackson\, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Kansas\, will discuss his research on state curriculum standards for teaching history and his advocacy for a minimalist approach. FREE PIZZA at 6pm\, followed by presentation and Q&A. \nSpeaker Website
URL:https://www.simpson.edu/event/pizza-policy-examining-curriculum-standards-for-teaching-history-the-case-for-standards-minimalism/
LOCATION:Black Box Theater\, Kent Campus Center\, 701 N C St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culver lecture,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Andersen":MAILTO:seth.andersen@simpson.edu
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