Raider Nation Celebration (Homecoming & Parents Weekend)

When:
Friday, Sep 28 - Saturday 29, 2018
Where:
Northwestern Campus

Friday, Sept. 28

Chapel: Dr. Joanna Jackson Scherer '02 
10:05 a.m. | Christ Chapel

Dr. Scherer serves as a White House physician.

Nursing Alumni Reunion  
2:30 p.m. | Ramaker Center Fireside Room

Nursing alumni are invited back for a reunion to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the program.

Jack & Mary DeWitt Family Science Center Dedication
4 p.m. | DeWitt Family Science Center

The dedication of Northwestern's newest building will be followed by tours of the facility.

Celebration Banquet
5 p.m. Student showcase & appetizers; 6 p.m. dinner | Rowenhorst Student Center

Everyone's invited to the Celebration Banquet as we recognize the generosity of donors and achievements of our students. Enjoy food and fellowship with each other and students, as well as musical and dramatic entertainment. Donors previously notified will receive complimentary tickets at the door. All others are welcome to attend at a cost of $15 each. Reserve your tickets by Sept. 20 by contacting Aletha Beeson at events@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7134.

Children's Theatre:  Junie B. Jones is not a Crook 
7 p.m. | DeWitt Theatre Arts Center

The whole family's invited! Reserve tickets starting Sept. 18 at  nwciowa.edu/tickets. Alumni and their family members may attend for free.

Raider Volleyball vs. Doane
7:30 p.m. | Bultman Center

Saturday, Sept. 29

Red Raider 2003 Football Team  
8:15 a.m. | Bultman Center

In celebration of their 15-year anniversary, members of this Red Raider playoff team are invited to join the current Red Raider football team at its 8:15 a.m. team meeting and 9 a.m. breakfast. Campus tours will be available, as well as Morning on the Green and the tailgate lunch in the tent on the campus green.

A cappella Choir Reunion  
8:45 a.m. | DeWitt Music Hall

Visit  nwciowa.edu/RaidersSing for information and to register for the day's choir reunion socializing, rehearsals and performances.

Athletic Training Reunion
9 a.m. | Bultman Center Classroom

Biology & Chemistry Departments Reunion
9 a.m. | DeWitt Family Science Center

Graduate School Reunion
9 a.m. | Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons

Math Department Reunion
9 a.m. | Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons

Sociology Department Reunion
9 a.m. | Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons

Men's Basketball Alumni Game
9 a.m. | Bultman Gym  

To play, contact  Kara Smit: kara.smit@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7280.

Red Raider Road Race (5K run & 1-mile walk)
9 a.m. | Registration fee: $25/runner; $30 day of race; $15 to walk

Register at  nwciowa.edu/raider-road-race

The 25th annual Red Raider Road Race starts on the boulevard between Christ Chapel and the DeWitt Learning Commons.

Baseball and Softball Alumni Games 10 a.m. | Baseball | NWC/MOC-FV Diamonds
10 a.m. | Softball | Juffer Athletic Fieldhouse

To play, contact  Kara Smitkara.smit@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7280.

Business Department Reunion
10 a.m. | Ramaker 2nd Floor Lounge

Morning on the Green
10 a.m. to noon | Campus green

Bring the kids to our family-friendly carnival. Booth proceeds benefit student clubs and organizations.

Class of 1968 and 1978 Registration and Tours 
10 a.m. | Ramaker Center

Nametags and a schedule of the day's events will be available.

Parent Check-in & Reception
10 a.m. | Ramaker Center

Nametags and a schedule of the day's events will be available.

Hall of Fame Luncheon
11 a.m. | Vermeer South Dining Room

Family and friends of Red Raider Hall of Fame inductees are invited to celebrate their honor. Tickets are $10 per person. Contact  Kara Smitkara.smit@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7280.

Tailgate Picnic & Class Reunions
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Campus green
$6/adult; $4/child, 6-10; children 5 and under free

All alumni, parents and campus visitors are invited to a catered tailgate picnic before the Raider football game. Space under the tailgate tent will be designated for alumni from the classes of 1968 and 1978. 

Raider Football vs. Doane
1:30 p.m. | Korver Field

Parents can get into the football game for free by showing your student's ID at the SW corner pass gate. During halftime, the 2018 Northwestern Distinguished Alumni Award winners will be recognized and the Dance Team will perform.

Football Team Reception   
Post-game | East of the concession stand

Current and former members of the Red Raider football team and their family members are invited to enjoy light refreshments following the game.

Children's Theatre:  Junie B. Jones is not a Crook  
4 p.m. | DeWitt Theatre Arts Center

The whole family's invited! Reserve tickets starting Sept. 18 at  nwciowa.edu/tickets. Alumni and their family members may attend for free.

Raider Volleyball vs. Hastings
5 p.m. | Bultman Center

Distinguished Alumni Banquet
5:30 p.m. | Vermeer Dining Room

Celebrate with Northwestern's three Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for 2018. To reserve tickets, contact Aletha Beeson:  events@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7134.

Concert and Alumni Choir & Parents' Reception
7 p.m. | Christ Chapel
Post-concert reception for music parents | Vogel Community Room

Enjoy a concert featuring Northwestern's music ensembles and A cappella Choir alumni. A reception for choir alumni and the parents of students involved in music at Northwestern will follow the concert.

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