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

Friday, Oct. 3 Saturday, Oct. 4

Friday, Oct. 3
10:05 a.m.	Chapel Christ Chapel
1 p.m.	Women's tennis vs. Mt. Marty NWC tennis courts
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
4 p.m.	Men's tennis vs. Mt. Marty NWC tennis courts
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.

Friday, Oct. 3
10:05 a.m.	Chapel Christ Chapel
1 p.m.	Women's tennis vs. Mt. Marty NWC tennis courts
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
4 p.m.	Men's tennis vs. Mt. Marty NWC tennis courts
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.

Friday, Oct. 3
10:05 a.m.	Chapel Christ Chapel
1 p.m.	Women's tennis vs. Mt. Marty NWC tennis courts
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
4 p.m.	Men's tennis vs. Mt. Marty NWC tennis courts
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.

Saturday, Oct. 4
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	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 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.
10:30 a.m. to noon	Celebrate NWC's new history book Main floor, DeWitt Learning Commons Attend an open house reception introducing Pursuing the Light: A History of Northwestern (1882-2024). Enjoy a brief program at 11 a.m. featuring readings from the book. Authors will be signing books, available to purchase for $25.
10:30 a.m.	Men's tennis vs. Augustana NWC tennis courts
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.
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.	Men's soccer vs. Mt. Marty NWC Soccer Complex Celebrate the 30-year anniversary of NWC varsity men's soccer with other alumni following the match. Gather in the northwest corner of the soccer stadium where light refreshments will be available. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Alex Schussman at alex.schussman@nwciowa.edu.
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.
5:30 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

Saturday, Oct. 4
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	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 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.
10:30 a.m. to noon	Celebrate NWC's new history book Main floor, DeWitt Learning Commons Attend an open house reception introducing Pursuing the Light: A History of Northwestern (1882-2024). Enjoy a brief program at 11 a.m. featuring readings from the book. Authors will be signing books, available to purchase for $25.
10:30 a.m.	Men's tennis vs. Augustana NWC tennis courts
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.
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.	Men's soccer vs. Mt. Marty NWC Soccer Complex Celebrate the 30-year anniversary of NWC varsity men's soccer with other alumni following the match. Gather in the northwest corner of the soccer stadium where light refreshments will be available. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Alex Schussman at alex.schussman@nwciowa.edu.
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.
5:30 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

Saturday, Oct. 4
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	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 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.
10:30 a.m. to noon	Celebrate NWC's new history book Main floor, DeWitt Learning Commons Attend an open house reception introducing Pursuing the Light: A History of Northwestern (1882-2024). Enjoy a brief program at 11 a.m. featuring readings from the book. Authors will be signing books, available to purchase for $25.
10:30 a.m.	Men's tennis vs. Augustana NWC tennis courts
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.
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.	Men's soccer vs. Mt. Marty NWC Soccer Complex Celebrate the 30-year anniversary of NWC varsity men's soccer with other alumni following the match. Gather in the northwest corner of the soccer stadium where light refreshments will be available. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Alex Schussman at alex.schussman@nwciowa.edu.
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.
5:30 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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