Raider Nation Celebration  Homecoming and Family Weekend | Oct. 4–5, 2024

Schedule of Events

STADSCENTRUM
Open Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon
While you’re in Orange City, visit the Stadscentrum—or city center—on the corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street to view wooden shoe carving demonstrations and to enjoy music by the Dutch street organ. Photos and exhibits that share the history of Orange City are also on display.

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
Saturday
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.

DUTCH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM
Open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon
Stop by our wonderful museum and learn more about Orange City history—not just of the Dutch, but also of Native Americans. The newly renovated Annex houses exhibits with artifacts from area veterans. 120 3rd Street SW (south of the Sioux County Courthouse); $5 admission fee ($1 for students)

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

CHAPEL
10:05 a.m. | Christ Chapel
Come hear Rev. Jon Opgenorth ’88, president of Words of Hope in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

CLASSES OF ’74 AND ’84 COFFEE
3:30 p.m. | The Hub Raider Grille

CHRISTY SUITES DEDICATION
Time to be determined.

CELEBRATION BANQUET
5:15 p.m. Appetizers
6 p.m. Dinner | 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 musical entertainment.
Reserve your tickets by Sept. 27 by contacting Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.

CHILDREN’S PLAY: “THE PERFECT DOG”
7 p.m. | DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
Sam, a 12-year-old perfectionist, searches for a flawless dog to enter in the town’s dog contest. Unable to find a canine that measures up, she resorts to training the family dog, Max, who is less than eager to obey commands. In the end, Sam and Max learn there is no such thing as perfect—but there is such a thing as being perfect for each other.
This play lasts approximately 60 minutes. To purchase children’s play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets.

VOLLEYBALL VS. DOANE
7:30 p.m. | Bultman Center
$8 per person; $3 for students; children 5 and under are free.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

RED RAIDER ROAD RACE
8:30 a.m. registration
This year’s Red Raider Road Race will be a 5K race or a 1-mile walk. The race will begin on campus between Christ Chapel and the Learning Commons. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., with the race starting at 9. Registrations received by Sept. 27 are guaranteed an event t-shirt. Cost is $30. Register online.

RAIDER BASEBALL ALUMNI GAMES
9 a.m. | MOC-Floyd Valley High School Baseball Field
Former Raider baseball players are invited back to NWC to enjoy some friendly competition.
Contact Coach Brian Wede to register at bwede@nwciowa.edu.

MORNING ON THE GREEN
10 a.m. to noon | Campus Green
Bring the kids to our family-friendly carnival. Student-run booths cost 3 to 4 tickets at 25¢ per ticket.

CLASSES OF ’74, ’84 AND ’04 REUNIONS AND TOURS
10 a.m. | Ramaker Center (’74 and ’84) and Vogel Community Room in the DeWitt Learning Commons (’04) 
Nametags and a schedule of the day’s events will be available.

WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. GRAND VIEW
10 a.m.  | NWC Tennis Courts

HYMN SING
10:45 a.m. | Christ Chapel
Raise your voice in joyful praise with traditional hymns featuring Northwestern’s pipe organ.

TAILGATE PICNIC & REUNIONS
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 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 ’74, ’84 and ’04.
$9 per person; $7 for children 6–10; children 5 and under are free. Cash only.

FOOTBALL VS. CONCORDIA
1:30 p.m. | Korver Field
Parents can get into the game for free by showing your student’s ID. During halftime, the 2024 Northwestern Distinguished Alumni Award winners will be recognized and the dance team will perform.

CHILDREN’S PLAY: “THE PERFECT DOG”
4 p.m. | 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 reserve tickets for alumni and family members, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets.

WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. MOUNT MARTY
4 p.m. | NWC Tennis Courts

VOLLEYBALL VS. HASTINGS
5 p.m. | Bultman Center
$8 per person; $3 for students; children 5 and under are free.

WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. HASTINGS
5 p.m. | NWC Soccer Complex

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI BANQUET
5:30 p.m. | Vermeer Dining Room
Join us as we honor Northwestern's four Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for 2024.
To reserve tickets, contact Carrie Anderson at codell@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7110.

FALL MUSIC SHOWCASE
7 p.m. | Christ Chapel
Enjoy the sounds of Northwestern’s band, choir and various ensembles during their first concert of the 2024–25 school year.

MEN’S SOCCER VS. HASTINGS
7:15 p.m. | NWC Soccer Complex