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. Jonathan 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 AND OPEN HOUSE
4 p.m. | Christy Suites
The dedication of Northwestern’s newest building will be followed by tours of the residence hall.
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. 20 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. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 20.
VOLLEYBALL VS. DOANE
7:30 p.m. | Bultman Center
Event tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance of the event at nwcraiders.com/tickets * Digital ticket is required*
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. 23 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.
WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. MOUNT MARTY
9 a.m. | NWC Tennis Courts
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.
CAMPUS TOUR
10:30 a.m. | Campus Green
Meet at the red tent in front of Zwemer Hall.
HYMN SING
10:45 a.m. | Christ Chapel
Raise your voice in joyful praise with traditional hymns featuring Northwestern’s pipe organ.
CAMPUS TOUR
11 a.m. | Campus Green
Meet at the red tent in front of Zwemer Hall.
FAREWELL TO COLY
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Colenbrander Hall
Did you live in “Coly” during your time at NWC? Then you might want to take advantage of this final opportunity to visit your old haunt before it’s decommissioned and razed in December.
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
Come cheer the Raiders as they take on the Concordia University Nebraska Bulldogs. During halftime, the 2024 Northwestern Distinguished Alumni Award winners will be recognized and the dance team will perform.
Event tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance of the event at nwcraiders.com/tickets * Digital ticket is required*
WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. BUENA VISTA
3 p.m. | NWC Tennis Courts
RAIDERS RECONNECT
4 to 6 p.m. | 109 Central Ave. NE (Downtown Orange City)
Stop by Orange City’s newest event venue, Gezellig, for some informal social time. Come and go between 4 and 6 p.m. to grab a quick bite between Homecoming events. Complimentary appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available.
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 purchase children’s play tickets, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 20.
VOLLEYBALL VS. HASTINGS
5 p.m. | Bultman Center
Event tickets will go on sale two weeks in advance of the event at nwcraiders.com/tickets * Digital ticket is required*
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
