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
Time TBD
| North Suites renaming ceremony
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10:05 a.m.
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Chapel
Christ Chapel
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1 p.m.
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Women's tennis vs. Mt. Marty
NWC tennis courts
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2 to 5 p.m.
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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.
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3:30 p.m.
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Classes of '65, '75 and '85 coffee
The Hub Raider Grille, Rowenhorst Student Center
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4 p.m.
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Den Hartog Athletic Complex dedication
South side of Bultman Center
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5:15 p.m.
Appetizers
6 p.m.
Dinner
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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.
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7 p.m.
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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.
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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. |
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
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|
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. |
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. |
9 a.m.
| Raider baseball alumni games
MOC-Floyd Valley High School Baseball Field
Former Raider baseball players are invited back to NWC to enjoy some friendly competition. Register with Coach Brian Wede at bwede@nwciowa.edu.
|
|
9 a.m. to noon
|
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.
|
|
9 a.m. to noon
|
Dutch American Heritage Museum open to visitors
120 3rd St. SW, south of Sioux County Courthouse
Stop by a local museum to learn more about Orange City's history—not just of the Dutch, but also of Native Americans. The newly renovated annex houses artifacts from area veterans. Admission is $5, or $1 for students.
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9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Northwestern College Bookstore open
Rowenhorst Student Center
The bookstore will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with merchandise also available at Korver Field from one hour before kickoff until the third quarter.
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9:30 to 11 a.m.
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Meet the authors of NWC's newly written history
Lobby area, DeWitt Learning Commons
Attend an open house reception and meet the authors of Pursuing the Light: A History of Northwestern (1882-2024). Principal author Dr. Doug Anderson will be signing books available to purchase for $25.
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9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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Netherlands Bike Trip reunion
Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons
Past participants of the Netherlands Bike Trip are invited to join Netherlands hosts James and Simone Kennedy for an informal reunion. Light refreshments will be served.
|
|
10 a.m. to noon
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Morning on the Green
Campus green
Bring the kids to our family-friendly carnival! Student-run booths cost three to four tickets at 25 cents per ticket.
|
|
10 a.m.
|
Classes of '65, '75, '85 and '05 reunions and tours
Ramaker Center ('65 and '75) and Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons ('85 and '05)
Nametags, light refreshments and a schedule of the day's events will be available.
|
|
10:45 a.m.
|
Hymn Sing
Christ Chapel
Raise your voice in joyful praise featuring Northwestern's 45-stop, 56-rank tracker action pipe organ, constructed by world-renowned organ builder Jan van Daalen.
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11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
|
Tailgate picnic and reunions
Campus green
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 '65, '75, '85 and '05. Cost is $10 per person and $8 for children ages 6–10. Children ages 5 and under are free. Cash only.
|
|
1:30 p.m.
|
Football vs. Hastings
Korver Field, De Valois Stadium
During halftime, the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners will be recognized and the dance team will perform.
Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.
|
|
3 p.m.
|
Women's tennis vs. Buena Vista
NWC tennis courts
|
|
4 to 6 p.m.
|
Raiders Reconnect
109 Central Ave. NE, Orange City
Stop by Gezellig, Orange City's newest event venue, for some informal social time. Come and go to grab a quick bite between Homecoming events. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.
|
|
4 p.m.
|
Children's play: "Dragons Love Tacos"
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
If you missed the Friday evening performance of this delightful children's play, make sure you catch its Saturday matinee.
This play lasts approximately 60 minutes. To purchase children's play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 19.
|
|
5 p.m.
|
Volleyball vs. Doane
Bultman Center Gym
Seniors will be honored before the game begins. Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.
|
|
5 p.m.
|
Men's soccer vs. Mt. Marty
NWC Soccer Complex
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|
5:30 p.m.
|
Distinguished Alumni Banquet
Vermeer Dining Room
Join us as we honor Northwestern's four Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for 2025. Reserve your tickets by Sept. 19 by contacting Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.
|
|
7 p.m.
|
Fall music showcase
Christ Chapel
Enjoy the sounds of Northwestern's music ensembles during their first concert of the 2025–26 school year.
|
|
7:30 p.m. |
Women's soccer vs. Mt. Marty
NWC Soccer Complex |
9 a.m.
| Raider baseball alumni games
MOC-Floyd Valley High School Baseball Field
Former Raider baseball players are invited back to NWC to enjoy some friendly competition. Register with Coach Brian Wede at bwede@nwciowa.edu.
|
|
9 a.m. to noon
|
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.
|
|
9 a.m. to noon
|
Dutch American Heritage Museum open to visitors
120 3rd St. SW, south of Sioux County Courthouse
Stop by a local museum to learn more about Orange City's history—not just of the Dutch, but also of Native Americans. The newly renovated annex houses artifacts from area veterans. Admission is $5, or $1 for students.
|
|
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
|
Northwestern College Bookstore open
Rowenhorst Student Center
The bookstore will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with merchandise also available at Korver Field from one hour before kickoff until the third quarter.
|
|
9:30 to 11 a.m.
|
Meet the authors of NWC's newly written history
Lobby area, DeWitt Learning Commons
Attend an open house reception and meet the authors of Pursuing the Light: A History of Northwestern (1882-2024). Principal author Dr. Doug Anderson will be signing books available to purchase for $25.
|
|
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
|
Netherlands Bike Trip reunion
Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons
Past participants of the Netherlands Bike Trip are invited to join Netherlands hosts James and Simone Kennedy for an informal reunion. Light refreshments will be served.
|
|
10 a.m. to noon
|
Morning on the Green
Campus green
Bring the kids to our family-friendly carnival! Student-run booths cost three to four tickets at 25 cents per ticket.
|
|
10 a.m.
|
Classes of '65, '75, '85 and '05 reunions and tours
Ramaker Center ('65 and '75) and Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons ('85 and '05)
Nametags, light refreshments and a schedule of the day's events will be available.
|
|
10:45 a.m.
|
Hymn Sing
Christ Chapel
Raise your voice in joyful praise featuring Northwestern's 45-stop, 56-rank tracker action pipe organ, constructed by world-renowned organ builder Jan van Daalen.
|
|
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
|
Tailgate picnic and reunions
Campus green
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 '65, '75, '85 and '05. Cost is $10 per person and $8 for children ages 6–10. Children ages 5 and under are free. Cash only.
|
|
1:30 p.m.
|
Football vs. Hastings
Korver Field, De Valois Stadium
During halftime, the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners will be recognized and the dance team will perform.
Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.
|
|
3 p.m.
|
Women's tennis vs. Buena Vista
NWC tennis courts
|
|
4 to 6 p.m.
|
Raiders Reconnect
109 Central Ave. NE, Orange City
Stop by Gezellig, Orange City's newest event venue, for some informal social time. Come and go to grab a quick bite between Homecoming events. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.
|
|
4 p.m.
|
Children's play: "Dragons Love Tacos"
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
If you missed the Friday evening performance of this delightful children's play, make sure you catch its Saturday matinee.
This play lasts approximately 60 minutes. To purchase children's play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 19.
|
|
5 p.m.
|
Volleyball vs. Doane
Bultman Center Gym
Seniors will be honored before the game begins. Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.
|
|
5 p.m.
|
Men's soccer vs. Mt. Marty
NWC Soccer Complex
|
|
5:30 p.m.
|
Distinguished Alumni Banquet
Vermeer Dining Room
Join us as we honor Northwestern's four Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for 2025. Reserve your tickets by Sept. 19 by contacting Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.
|
|
7 p.m.
|
Fall music showcase
Christ Chapel
Enjoy the sounds of Northwestern's music ensembles during their first concert of the 2025–26 school year.
|
|
7:30 p.m. |
Women's soccer vs. Mt. Marty
NWC Soccer Complex |
9 a.m.
| Raider baseball alumni games
MOC-Floyd Valley High School Baseball Field
Former Raider baseball players are invited back to NWC to enjoy some friendly competition. Register with Coach Brian Wede at bwede@nwciowa.edu.
|
|
9 a.m. to noon
|
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.
|
|
9 a.m. to noon
|
Dutch American Heritage Museum open to visitors
120 3rd St. SW, south of Sioux County Courthouse
Stop by a local museum to learn more about Orange City's history—not just of the Dutch, but also of Native Americans. The newly renovated annex houses artifacts from area veterans. Admission is $5, or $1 for students.
|
|
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
|
Northwestern College Bookstore open
Rowenhorst Student Center
The bookstore will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with merchandise also available at Korver Field from one hour before kickoff until the third quarter.
|
|
9:30 to 11 a.m.
|
Meet the authors of NWC's newly written history
Lobby area, DeWitt Learning Commons
Attend an open house reception and meet the authors of Pursuing the Light: A History of Northwestern (1882-2024). Principal author Dr. Doug Anderson will be signing books available to purchase for $25.
|
|
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
|
Netherlands Bike Trip reunion
Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons
Past participants of the Netherlands Bike Trip are invited to join Netherlands hosts James and Simone Kennedy for an informal reunion. Light refreshments will be served.
|
|
10 a.m. to noon
|
Morning on the Green
Campus green
Bring the kids to our family-friendly carnival! Student-run booths cost three to four tickets at 25 cents per ticket.
|
|
10 a.m.
|
Classes of '65, '75, '85 and '05 reunions and tours
Ramaker Center ('65 and '75) and Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons ('85 and '05)
Nametags, light refreshments and a schedule of the day's events will be available.
|
|
10:45 a.m.
|
Hymn Sing
Christ Chapel
Raise your voice in joyful praise featuring Northwestern's 45-stop, 56-rank tracker action pipe organ, constructed by world-renowned organ builder Jan van Daalen.
|
|
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
|
Tailgate picnic and reunions
Campus green
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 '65, '75, '85 and '05. Cost is $10 per person and $8 for children ages 6–10. Children ages 5 and under are free. Cash only.
|
|
1:30 p.m.
|
Football vs. Hastings
Korver Field, De Valois Stadium
During halftime, the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners will be recognized and the dance team will perform.
Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.
|
|
3 p.m.
|
Women's tennis vs. Buena Vista
NWC tennis courts
|
|
4 to 6 p.m.
|
Raiders Reconnect
109 Central Ave. NE, Orange City
Stop by Gezellig, Orange City's newest event venue, for some informal social time. Come and go to grab a quick bite between Homecoming events. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.
|
|
4 p.m.
|
Children's play: "Dragons Love Tacos"
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
If you missed the Friday evening performance of this delightful children's play, make sure you catch its Saturday matinee.
This play lasts approximately 60 minutes. To purchase children's play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 19.
|
|
5 p.m.
|
Volleyball vs. Doane
Bultman Center Gym
Seniors will be honored before the game begins. Digital ticket is required. Tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance at nwcraiders.com/tickets.
|
|
5 p.m.
|
Men's soccer vs. Mt. Marty
NWC Soccer Complex
|
|
5:30 p.m.
|
Distinguished Alumni Banquet
Vermeer Dining Room
Join us as we honor Northwestern's four Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for 2025. Reserve your tickets by Sept. 19 by contacting Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.
|
|
7 p.m.
|
Fall music showcase
Christ Chapel
Enjoy the sounds of Northwestern's music ensembles during their first concert of the 2025–26 school year.
|
|
7:30 p.m. |
Women's soccer vs. Mt. Marty
NWC Soccer Complex |
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