Globetrotters Reunion

Globetrotters Reunion

Globetrotters Reunion

A reunion for international student and I-Club alumni

A reunion for international student and I-Club alumni

A reunion for international student and I-Club alumni

Northwestern Homecoming + Family Weekend
Oct. 2-3, 2026

Northwestern Homecoming + Family Weekend
Oct. 2-3, 2026

Northwestern Homecoming + Family Weekend
Oct. 2-3, 2026

For more information, please contact [email protected], or call Ross Fernstrum at 712-707-7416.

For more information, please contact [email protected], or call Ross Fernstrum at 712-707-7416.

For more information, please contact [email protected], or call Ross Fernstrum at 712-707-7416.

Friday, Oct. 2

Friday, Oct. 2

Friday, Oct. 2

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 South 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 South 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

Optional informal social time and cultural exchange in Ramaker Center.

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Option B: Orange City “Then + Now” tour

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

Host: Brad and Kathy (Vander Werff ’89) Gabel

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Meet us downtown at Brad’s Bakery Bistro for a guided tour of Orange City, as well as coffee and desserts at the bistro. Tour groups will depart the bistro at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

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.

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 South 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 South 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

Optional informal social time and cultural exchange in Ramaker Center.

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Option B: Orange City “Then + Now” tour

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

Host: Brad and Kathy (Vander Werff ’89) Gabel

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Meet us downtown at Brad’s Bakery Bistro for a guided tour of Orange City, as well as coffee and desserts at the bistro. Tour groups will depart the bistro at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

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.

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 South 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 South 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

Optional informal social time and cultural exchange in Ramaker Center.

---

Option B: Orange City “Then + Now” tour

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

Host: Brad and Kathy (Vander Werff ’89) Gabel

---

Meet us downtown at Brad’s Bakery Bistro for a guided tour of Orange City, as well as coffee and desserts at the bistro. Tour groups will depart the bistro at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Saturday, Oct. 3

Saturday, Oct. 3

Saturday will be a mix of traditional Homecoming activities and specific events for those attending the Globetrotters Reunion.

Saturday will be a mix of traditional Homecoming activities and specific events for those attending the Globetrotters Reunion.

Saturday will be a mix of traditional Homecoming activities and specific events for those attending the Globetrotters Reunion.

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.

Classes of ’76, ’86, ’90 to ’99, and ’06 reunions

Ramaker Center

 

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: Title TBA

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

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.

Classes of ’76, ’86, ’90 to ’99, and ’06 reunions

Ramaker Center

 

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: Title TBA

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

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.

Classes of ’76, ’86, ’90 to ’99, and ’06 reunions

Ramaker Center

 

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: Title TBA

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

Ramaker Center is available until 10 p.m. for alumni who want to continue hanging out.