Raider Nation Celebration
Raider Nation Celebration
Raider Nation Celebration
Once a Raider, always a Raider.

Let's celebrate.

Let's celebrate.

Let's celebrate.

Northwestern College alumni and friends are welcome to join us for Homecoming + Family Weekend. You'll witness the achievements of current students, connect with friends both old and new, and experience how NWC is growing for the future.




Homecoming + Family Weekend
October 3-4, 2025

Homecoming + Family Weekend
October 3-4, 2025

Homecoming + Family Weekend
October 3-4, 2025




Schedule of events

Schedule of events

Schedule of events

Friday, Oct. 3

Time TBD

North Suites renaming ceremony

10:05 a.m.

Chapel
Christ Chapel

1 p.m.

Women's tennis vs. Mt. Marty
NWC tennis courts

2 to 5 p.m.

Stadscentrum open to visitors
101 2nd St. NE, corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street

Visit Orange City's Stadscentrum—or city center—to view wooden shoe carving demonstrations and enjoy music from the Dutch street organ. Photos and exhibits about Orange City’s history are also on display.

3:30 p.m.

Classes of '65, '75 and '85 coffee
The Hub Raider Grille, Rowenhorst Student Center

4 p.m.

Den Hartog Athletic Complex dedication
South side of Bultman Center

5:15 p.m.
Appetizers

6 p.m.
Dinner

Celebration Banquet
Rowenhorst Student Center

Everyone is invited to the Celebration Banquet as we recognize the generosity of donors and the achievements of our students. Enjoy food, fellowship and music entertainment. Reserve your tickets by Sept. 19 by contacting Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.

7 p.m.

Children's play: "Dragons Love Tacos"
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center

This play lasts approximately 60 minutes. To purchase children's play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 19.

7:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Hastings
Bultman Center Gym

Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.

Friday, Oct. 3

Time TBD

North Suites renaming ceremony

10:05 a.m.

Chapel
Christ Chapel

1 p.m.

Women's tennis vs. Mt. Marty
NWC tennis courts

2 to 5 p.m.

Stadscentrum open to visitors
101 2nd St. NE, corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street

Visit Orange City's Stadscentrum—or city center—to view wooden shoe carving demonstrations and enjoy music from the Dutch street organ. Photos and exhibits about Orange City’s history are also on display.

3:30 p.m.

Classes of '65, '75 and '85 coffee
The Hub Raider Grille, Rowenhorst Student Center

4 p.m.

Den Hartog Athletic Complex dedication
South side of Bultman Center

5:15 p.m.
Appetizers

6 p.m.
Dinner

Celebration Banquet
Rowenhorst Student Center

Everyone is invited to the Celebration Banquet as we recognize the generosity of donors and the achievements of our students. Enjoy food, fellowship and music entertainment. Reserve your tickets by Sept. 19 by contacting Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.

7 p.m.

Children's play: "Dragons Love Tacos"
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center

This play lasts approximately 60 minutes. To purchase children's play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 19.

7:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Hastings
Bultman Center Gym

Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.

Friday, Oct. 3

Time TBD

North Suites renaming ceremony

10:05 a.m.

Chapel
Christ Chapel

1 p.m.

Women's tennis vs. Mt. Marty
NWC tennis courts

2 to 5 p.m.

Stadscentrum open to visitors
101 2nd St. NE, corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street

Visit Orange City's Stadscentrum—or city center—to view wooden shoe carving demonstrations and enjoy music from the Dutch street organ. Photos and exhibits about Orange City’s history are also on display.

3:30 p.m.

Classes of '65, '75 and '85 coffee
The Hub Raider Grille, Rowenhorst Student Center

4 p.m.

Den Hartog Athletic Complex dedication
South side of Bultman Center

5:15 p.m.
Appetizers

6 p.m.
Dinner

Celebration Banquet
Rowenhorst Student Center

Everyone is invited to the Celebration Banquet as we recognize the generosity of donors and the achievements of our students. Enjoy food, fellowship and music entertainment. Reserve your tickets by Sept. 19 by contacting Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.

7 p.m.

Children's play: "Dragons Love Tacos"
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center

This play lasts approximately 60 minutes. To purchase children's play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 19.

7:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Hastings
Bultman Center Gym

Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.




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