Pizza & Policy: The Russia – Ukraine War and “Peace”
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Political Science Professor Scott Feinstein of Iowa State University discusses the latest developments in the Russia – Ukraine War and prospects for cessation of hostilities. Stick around after pizza for an informational session on ISU’s new MA programs in political science.

Pizza & Policy: Immigration Enforcement
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
A conversation with Mike Tupper, retired Chief of Police of Marshalltown, Iowa. Moderated by Mark Ruelas, Instructor of Criminal Justice. Co-sponsored by the Culver Public Policy Center and Student Justice Association. FREE PIZZA!

The Gun Show
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Barnum Studio Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N.D Street, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
“The Gun Show”, by award-winning playwright E.M. Lewis, tells the story of America’s relationship with guns through the prism of her own personal experiences. She starts during her youth in a rural farming community where she learns about guns from her dad, has her first date with a special person at a shooting range, and then, as life’s journey takes her to ‘big cities’ like Los Angeles and New York, finds herself in more complicated, less upbeat, and sometimes dangerous, gun situations. Using a light, often hilarious touch, Lewis takes us on a 45-mintue journey across the wide social and political terrain of America’s most dangerous pastime with brutal honesty and keen understanding. Leaning neither right nor left, The Gun Show jumps into the middle of the gun control debate and asks, “Can we just have a conversation about this?”

Legal Careers Alumni Panel & Dinner
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
For students interested in learning more about law school and legal careers. Co-sponsored by Pre-Law Society and Culver Public Policy Center.
Business attire
Advance registration required on Handshake. Full dinner served.
Alumni Panelists:
Carson Cummings ’25
Brian Damman ’08
Will Keck ’23
Shaniah Temple ’25
Kolby Warren ’15

Noah Smith, Organist
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Smith Chapel, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Performing works by Vierne, Bach, Hurd, and a new composition by Iowa Composer Josyph Glasebrook.

Data Centers & Public Resources
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Lekberg Hall, Amy Robertson Music Center, 503 N Buxton St., Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
A panel discussion on Data Centers & Public Resources, co-sponsored by the John C. Culver Public Policy Center and the Interdisciplinary Studies Program.
Moderator:
Kathie Obradovich, Editor, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Panelists:
Jay Ceperley ‘25, Advocacy Coordinator, Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
Christina Murphy, General Manager, West Des Moines Water Works
Chad Quick, Economic Development Director, City of Altoona
Sami Scheetz, Linn County Board of Supervisors
Brian Waller, President, Technology Association of Iowa

Women in America lecture | The Sociology of Gas Lighting
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Hubbell Hall, 701 N C St, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Speaker:
Dr. Paige Sweet, associate Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan

15th Annual Culver Lecture - Douglas Brinkley
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Blank Performing Arts Center, Pote Theatre, 513 North D Street, Indianola, Iowa, United States
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and professor of history at Rice University, delivers the 15th Annual Culver Lecture at Simpson College. Brinkley is the author of 24 books on American history and the presidency. He appears regularly as a history commentator for CNN and is a contributing editor to the magazine Vanity Fair.

Campus Day
2026-04-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Indianola Community
A day of no class, where students, staff and faculty spend time volunteering in the greater Indianola community.

Simpson productions presents The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Pote Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N D Street, Indianola, IA 50125, United States
Simpson Productions 2025-26 Season

Rumor. Scandal. Destruction. Set in a school for girls run by two unmarried women, this 1934 play examines the destructive force of a homophobic moral panic. Once a malicious youngster starts a rumor about the two women, the community shuns them, leading to tragedy.

Simpson Productions presents The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Pote Theatre, Blank Perdorming Arts Center, 513 N D St Indianola, IA, United States

Simpson Productions presents The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Pote Theatre, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 N D Street, Indianola, IA 50125, United States
Rumor. Scandal. Destruction. Set in a school for girls run by two unmarried women, this 1934 play examines the destructive force of a homophobic moral panic. Once a malicious youngster starts a rumor about the two women, the community shuns them, leading to tragedy.

Internship, Career, & Volunteer Fair
2026-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Kent Campus Center, 701 N. C St. Indianola, IA 50125, United States
Simpson’s annual Internship, Career, & Volunteer Fair will host employers from all industries seeking students for opportunities and conversations. This event is a must for students who are still exploring and for students who are actively seeking opportunities during or after college.

Teacher Education Mock Interview Event
2026-11-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Kent Campus, IA
This event is required for certain classes for teacher education classes. School administrators from around the state will host mock interviews for students to grow their interview skills and confidence.
