9 a.m.

Welcome, meet + greet

Ramaker Center

Host: Ross Fernstrum ’12, alumni office

Reconnect with Raider friends from around the world over coffee and pastries.

10 to 10:30 a.m.

Chapel

Christ Chapel

11:15 a.m. to

12:45 p.m.

Lunch with current international students

Vermeer Dining Room, De Witt Cafeteria

Host: NWC Bridge Center staff and students

Enjoy food and fellowship with current international students and I-Club members. The alumni office will cover the cost of lunch for all non-student attendees.

1 to 2 p.m.

Campus tour

An NWC student ambassador will lead the tour, beginning at the Vermeer Dining Room and ending at the Vogel Welcome Center, where alumni can sign our alumni wall.

2:15 to 5 p.m.

Option A: Free time

Ramaker Center

Optional informal social time and cultural exchange.

2:15 to 3:45 p.m.

Option B: Orange City “Then + Now” tour and afternoon coffee

Brad’s Bakery Bistro, 101 Central Ave. NE, Orange City

Tour guide: Kathy (Vander Werff ’89) Gabel

Meet us downtown at Brad’s Bakery Bistro for a guided tour of Orange City followed by afternoon coffee at the bistro. The tour group will leave the bistro at 2:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Colenbrander Plaza dedication and stadium renovation groundbreaking

Colenbrander Plaza, west of football stadium

5:15 p.m.

Appetizers

6 p.m.

Dinner + program

Celebration Banquet

Rowenhorst Student Center

Northwestern’s Celebration Banquet is a special evening for alumni and friends, during which the college honors its supporters and celebrates its successes. Reunion groups are seated together.

10 a.m. to noon

Morning on the Green

Campus green

Take in the energetic atmosphere of our family-friendly carnival, offering games and prizes for children of NWC alumni and friends. You’ll also enjoy performances by the Raider Athletic Band and cheer team.

10 to 10:30 a.m.

Class reunions and tours: ’76, ’86, ’90 to ’99 (all ’90s alumni), and ’06

Ramaker Center (’76, ’86 and ’06) and Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Learning Commons (’90s)

Nametags, light refreshments and a schedule of the day’s events will be available.

11 a.m. to noon

Globetrotters Reunion

Ramaker Center

A reunion for all international students, I-Club members and host families.

Noon to 1 p.m.

Tailgate picnic

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 reunion groups. Lunch is approximately $10 per person.

1 to 3 p.m.

Free time

Football game starts at 1:30 (advance ticket purchase required) or visit other campus or community spots. Ramaker Center is available for relaxing and socializing.

1:30 p.m.

Football vs. Concordia

Korver Field, De Valois Stadium

Digital tickets (required) will go on sale starting Sept. 18 at nwcraiders.com/tickets.

3 to 4:30 p.m.

Cultural story time

Ramaker Center

International and I-Club alumni, friends and host families will gather by era.

4 p.m.

Children’s play: “Squirrelock Holmes, the Musical”

DeWitt Theatre Arts Center

This play lasts approximately 60 minutes.  To reserve tickets starting Sept. 18, visit nwciowa.edu/tickets.

5:30 p.m.

1985-1992 International alumni dinner

American Reformed Church, 407 Albany Ave. SE, Orange City

This dinner is specifically for international and I-Club alumni from 1985-1992.

7 p.m.

Fall music showcase

Christ Chapel