2021 Simpson College Welcome Week - Saturday, August 28 - Monday, August 30
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2021 Simpson College Welcome Week
Saturday, August 28 – Monday, August 30
Welcome to Simpson College! The entire Simpson Community is excited to have you on campus.
Below is the schedule for Welcome Week, along with a key for what is mandatory (though we
would love to see you at everything).
Due to the spike in the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, Simpson College has
implemented mandatory masking for all individuals inside college buildings. To align with
updated CDC guidance, this mandate applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Simpson is currently in Phase Yellow:
• Campus community vaccination rates between 60% and 79%.
• Indoor mask use is required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. Specifically:
• Masks are required in classrooms.
• Masks are required for campus housing public spaces.
• Masks are required when inside all non-residential buildings.
• Masks are required when in private offices when not all present are vaccinated. If all are
vaccinated, masks are recommended but not required.
• Masks are not required for employees working in shared office space if all have submitted
proof of vaccination; masks must be put on when others enter office space.
• Masks are optional outdoors including events; social distancing is encouraged.
• Indoor events are held at up to 100% room capacity with mask use required.
• 35% of unvaccinated full-time students are required to be tested every week.
Visit https://simpson.edu/covid19-plan for updated phase and plan information.
Schedule Key:
❖: Mandatory event for new first-year students
: Mandatory event for new transfer students
1Saturday, August 28
❖ 8:00am – 1:00pm: Residence Hall Move-In and Welcome Week Check-In
Detailed move in information for new and transfer students can be found here:
https://simpson.edu/campus-life/residence-life/move-information
Upon checking in, all students will check in and receive a Welcome Week packet. Make sure to look
over all the contents of your packet thoroughly as it contains your mailbox combination and
student ID.
Open Offices
Storm Cellar Bookstore (Kent) 10:00am – 4:00pm
Business Office (First Floor Hillman) 9:00am – 1:00pm
Dunn Library 10:00am – 2:00pm
Mailroom (First Floor Kent) – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Financial Assistance (College Hall) 9am - 1:00pm
Security/Parking (First Floor - Hillman) - Open 24/7
Contact chris.frerichs@simpson.edu or Jennifer.milani@simpson.edu with general
security/ parking questions.
Information Technology Services (Garden Level - McNeill) 11:00am – 2:00pm
Student Development (Second Floor - Kent) 9:00am – 3pm
Brunch at Pfeiffer Dining Hall 10:30am – 1:00pm ($7.79)
Holy Grounds Coffee Shop (Smith Chapel) 8:00am – 12:00pm
10:00am – 3:30pm: Take a picture with the Iconic Simpson Red Couch!
Pedestrian Plaza Sculpture – Rainsite: Kent Atrium
Take a picture with your family/guests to mark your start at Simpson College. A Simpson tradition
you don’t want to miss!
11:30am – 1:00pm: Alumni Legacy Luncheon – By Invite Only
Kent Campus Center – Principal Black Box
Contact Andy English at andy.english@simpson.edu with questions.
11:30am – 1:00pm.: Welcome Softball Players and Their Families
Carver Science Center – Jordan Lecture Hall
Contact Brett Matthias at brent.matthias@simpson.edu with questions.
❖ 1:00pm – 1:45pm: New First-Year Commuter Student Check-In
Kent Atrium
Make sure to look over all the contents of your packet thoroughly as it contains your student ID and
other important items.
1:45pm –2:30pm: Parent to Parent Panel
Carver Science Center – Jordan Lecture Hall
Engage with a panel of Simpson faculty and staff who have sent a student to college.
2❖ 1:45pm – 2:45pm: Meet your SC Leader
Pedestrian Plaza – Rainsite: Hopper Gym
Meet your SC Leader (SCL) and your Foundations class. Look for your SCL or professor’s name
below to find out your meeting location. Students and staff will be around to help you find the right
location! Your SC Leaders will each have a color-coded sign – look for their color next to their name
below.
SCL Location Professors
Cam – light green Kent Campus Center west entrance (outside). This is the Downey/Lerseth
side that faces Buxton, Picken and the Fraternities.
Donni – yellow Kent Campus Center east entrance (outside). This is the Meyers/Nutgrass
side of Kent Campus Center that faces Kresge Hall.
Ethan – blue Pedestrian Plaza by sculpture Timm/Steffen
Kaya – orange Kresge courtyard – grass area between Kresge & Mary Harrigan/Lyons
yellow Berry
Robbie – dark green Fire Pit between Barker and Kresge Peck/Eckerty
Susmita – red Dunn Library outdoor seating area Vance/Doling
Scott – light pink Bill Buxton Stadium north entrance (ticket booth that faces Walden/Brodie
the weight room)
Shelby – hot pink Grass area between Buxton Park and Kresge Hall Poulsen
Tempest – purple Barker basketball court (Dunn Library side) Bardwell/Pauley
❖ 2:45pm – 3:15pm: Welcome Service for New Students and Guests
Campus Quad - Outside College Hall – Rainsite: Cowles Fieldhouse
Join representatives from all areas of Simpson College as we officially welcome you to the college.
All new students are expected to attend.
3:15pm – 3:45pm: Family Farewell – Time to Say Goodbye
It is time to say goodbye and prepare for Welcome Week festivities!
❖ 3:45pm – 5:30pm: Community Building with your Foundations Class
Connect with your Foundations class. Look for your professor’s name below to learn your schedule.
Group 1: Downey, Meyers, Steffen, Harrigan, Peck, Walden, Poulsen, Vance, Bardwell
3:45 – 4:30pm Meeting with your SC Leader (SCL)
Your SCL will communicate your meeting location.
4:45 – 5:30pm College Song Workshop
Lekberg Hall located in the Amy Robertson Music Center (ARMC). Look
for enthusiastic students and sidewalk chalk to help lead you to ARMC.
Group 2: Lerseth, Nutgrass, Timm, Lyons, Eckerty, Brodie, Doling, Pauley
3:45 – 4:30pm College Song Workshop
Lekberg Hall located in the Amy Robertson Music Center (ARMC). Look
for enthusiastic students and sidewalk chalk to help lead you to ARMC.
4:45 – 5:30pm Meeting with your SC Leader (SCL)
Your SCL will communicate your meeting location.
3❖ 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Simpson College Kick-Off BBQ
Pedestrian Plaza – Rainsite: Kent Campus Center Atrium
Meet new friends as you enjoy dinner. Meal plan begins - don't forget your student ID! Meal tickets
will be given to commuter first year students.
❖ 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Connect with your CA to find out your meeting location
With your residence hall floor and CA, discuss aspects of living in the first-year community.
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Transfer and Commuter Student Get Together
Smith Chapel Patio
9:00pm – 11:30pm: First Night Activities
9:00pm: Glow Party, Smith Chapel Patio
Sponsored by Religious Life Community – Rainsite: Hopper Gym
9:45pm: BINGO, Kent Campus Center: Hubbell Hall
Co-Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life and Campus Activities Board (CAB)
10:30pm: Bonfire at the Fire pit
Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life
Sunday, August 29
Open Offices
Storm Cellar Bookstore (Kent) 10:00am – 4:00pm
Mailroom (1st Floor-Kent) 3pm – 5pm
Dunn Library 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Security/Parking (First Floor - Hillman) - Open 24/7
Contact chris.frerichs@simpson.edu or Jennifer.milani@simpson.edu with general
security/ parking questions.
Student Development (2nd Floor - Kent) 9am - 3pm
❖ 8:15am – Breakfast Tacos in Kent Atrium
Eat in the Kent Campus Center or on the Pedestrian Plaza
Barker Residents 8:15am – Kresge Residents 8:45am
❖ 9:30 – 11:30am Community & Inclusion at Simpson
Engage with Simpson College students in a small group discussion about how our diversity helps us
create an inclusive and welcoming community.
Professor Location
Bardwell McNeill Hall 107
Brodie Carver Science Center 233
Doling Carver Science Center 312
Downey McNeill Hall 106
Eckerty Smith Chapel 101
Harrigan Wallace Hall 101
Lerseth Wallace Hall 103
Lyons Carver Science Center 215
4Meyers McNeill Hall – Pioneer Room
Nutgrass Carse Hall 174
Pauley Mary Berry Hall 120
Peck Wallace Hall 203
Poulsen Madsen Hall – Amy Robertson Music Center
Steffen Carse Hall 171
Timm Carse Hall 172
Vance Carver Science Center 231
Walden Wallace Hall 201
Transfers Blank Performing Arts Center 201
11:30am – 12:30pm: Lunch at Pfeiffer Dining Hall
Please follow the schedule below. You do not need to eat as a class.
11:30am: Downey, Meyers, Steffen, Harrigan, Peck, Walden, Poulsen, Vance, Bardwell
12:00pm: Lerseth, Nutgrass, Timm, Lyons, Eckerty, Brodie, Doling, Pauley
❖ 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Foundations Group Time
Look for your professor’s name below to find out your schedule.
Group 1: Downey, Meyers, Steffen, Harrigan, Peck, Walden, Poulsen, Vance, Bardwell
12:30 – 1:30pm Meeting with your SC Leader. Your SCL will communicate your meeting
location.
1:30 – 2:30pm Break time! Take time to settle into your residence hall room or to complete
your Safe Colleges Training.
Commuter Students –meet at Smith Chapel Patio for a Commuter Tour!
Group 2: Lerseth, Nutgrass, Timm, Lyons, Eckerty, Brodie, Doling, Pauley
12:30 – 1:30pm Break time! Take time to settle into your residence hall room or to complete
your Safe Colleges Training.
Commuter Students –meet at Smith Chapel Patio for a Commuter Tour!
1:30 – 2:30pm Meeting with your SC Leader (SCL). Your SCL will communicate your
meeting location.
12:30pm – 3:30pm: All Transfer Student Orientation
Kent Campus Center – Hubbell Hall II
Upon checking in, commuter transfer students will receive a Welcome Week packet. Make sure to
look over all the contents of your packet thoroughly as it contains your student ID.
Contact dawn.barnes@simpson.edu with questions.
2:15pm – 3:15pm: Vaccine Clinic
Hopper Gym
Our priority continues to be protecting our entire campus community. The most effective way to do
that is to raise our vaccination rate. Reaching a 60% vaccination rate means we can remain in the
Yellow Operating phase. Visit https://simpson.edu/covid19-plan for updated phase and plan
information. In order to get to that level, we need everyone’s help. Here’s what you can do:
5• Get the vaccine – win some green
Need another reason to get vaccinated? Students who have turned in their vaccine information
are eligible to win a $200 cash prize. Beginning the first week of classes, we’ll announce five
winners per week for 10 weeks. The sooner you submit your information, the better your
chances of winning.
• Submit your vaccination status
Future decisions regarding our response to the ever-changing nature of the pandemic will be
dependent upon accurate data. If you’ve received the vaccine and haven’t reported your status,
please email a photo of your vaccine card to the appropriate contact. Send your photo to
healthservices@simpson.edu. If you are not comfortable sending your information via email,
you can present your card in person.
❖ 3:30pm – 5:30pm: Agents of Change: It’s On Us Performance
This performance was developed by Simpson College students for Simpson College students. It is
designed to raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault in an effort to create a safe and
welcoming environment for all students.
Contact Jenny Vargas at jenny.vargas@simpson.edu with questions.
3:30pm – 3:45pm: Agents of Change: It’s On Us Pre-Performance Reflection
Location: Check with your CA for your meeting location
4:00pm – 5:00pm: It’s On Us Performance
Location: Blank Performing Arts Center, Pote Theater
5:00pm – 5:30pm: Post-Performance Reflection
Reflect on the performance and gain knowledge of campus resources through discussion
with a representative from SARA and an agent from the performance.
First-Year Residents: Check with your CA for your meeting location
All Commuter & Transfer Students: Blank Performing Arts Center Room 201 and 203
5:30pm – 9:00pm: Vocal Auditions for Simpson Choirs and The Enchanted Pig
Amy Robertson Music Center – Duncan Hall
5:30pm – 7:00pm: Back Together Block Party
Pedestrian Plaza (All dining locations are closed for dinner)
Join the campus community for food, fun and activities as we welcome new and returning students
to campus!
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Religious Life Community (RLC) Sundae Funday
Smith Chapel Patio – Rainsite: Dirlam Lounge
8:00pm – 10:30pm: Stand Around
Pedestrian Plaza
The Stand Around is a campus-wide celebration of the start of the school year hosted by the
Campus Activities Board (CAB).
6Monday, August 30
7:00am – 8:45am: Breakfast
Pfeiffer Dining Hall & Kent Campus Center venues
❖ 9:00am – 11:30am: Service Conference
Meet up with your SCL at 8:45am! Ask SCL for meeting location.
Service is core to Simpson College’s mission and educational philosophy. Our student service
conference will explore opportunities to serve, facilitate individual reflection, and give you the
chance to engage in service. Transfer students are encouraged to participate.
Contact tayler.ketizer@simpson.edu with questions.
❖ 9:00am – 9:15am: Introduction to Service
Blank Performing Arts Center – Pote Theatre
❖ 9:15am – 9:30am: Meet with your Foundations Class
Students will be dismissed by class and engage in the Service Conference together.
❖ 9:30am – 11:15am: Service Rotations
Group One: Downey, Steffen, Peck, Poulsen, Bardwell Group Two: Meyers, Harrigan, Walden, Vance
9:30-9:50 – Service Speaker (Pote) 9:30-10:15 – Service Project (Cowles)
9:55-10:15 – Community Partner Fair (Hubbell) 10:30-10:50 – Community Partner Fair
10:30-11:15 – Service Project (Cowles) (Hubbell)
10:55-11:15 – Service Speaker (Pote)
Group Three: Lerseth, Timm, Eckerty, Pauley Group Four: Nutgrass, Lyons, Brodie, Doling
9:30-9:50 – Community Partner Fair (Hubbell) 9:30-10:15 – Service Project (Cowles)
9:55-10:15 – Service Speaker (Pote) 10:30-10:50 – Service Speaker (Pote)
10:30-11:15 – Service Project (Cowles) 10:55-11:15 – Community Partner Fair
(Hubbell)
11:20am – 12:15pm: Lunch
Pick up box lunches in Black Box. Enjoy a meal outside or in Kent Atrium with friends and
classmates.
❖ 12:15pm – 1:00pm: Meet with your Foundations Faculty
Professor Location
Bardwell McNeill Hall 107
Brodie Carver Science Center 233
Doling Carver Science Center 312
Downey McNeill Hall 106
Eckerty Smith Chapel 101
Harrigan Wallace Hall 101
Lerseth Dunn Library 202
Lyons Carver Science Center 215
Meyers McNeill Hall – Pioneer Room
Nutgrass Carse Hall 174
Pauley Mary Berry Hall 120
Peck Wallace Hall 203
7Poulsen Madsen Hall – Amy Robertson Music Center
Steffen Carse Hall 171
Timm Carse Hall 172
Vance Carver Science Center 231
Walden Wallace Hall 201
Transfers Blank Performing Arts Center 201
1:00pm – 2:00pm: All Music Majors Meeting
Amy Robertson Music Center – Lekberg Hall
1:00pm – 3:00pm: All faculty will be in their offices and available for questions
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Vocal Auditions for Simpson Choirs and The Enchanted Pig
Amy Robertson Music Center – Duncan Hall
❖ 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Org Fest and Resource Fair
Kent Campus Center: Black Box
Excited to get involved? Have questions that can be answered by campus departments? Drop by
this fair to find a club or organization to join. Simpson College has more than 70 student
organizations, many of which will be present at this fair. Various administrative departments will
also be available for questions and paperwork.
4:00pm: Multicultural Reception
Smith Chapel – Dirlam Lounge
Contact Walter Lain at walter.lain@simpson.edu with questions.
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Dinner
Pfeiffer Dining Hall and Kent Campus Center Venues
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Simpson Productions Open House
Lobby of Blank Performing Arts Center
6:00pm – 7:00pm: TRIO Orientation
McNeill Hall – Pioneer Room
8:00pm: Comedian/Juggler Marcus Monroe
Black Box
Hosted by Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Don’t forget to complete the required Safe Colleges Training and Handbook Quiz!
8Tuesday, August 31
❖ 8:00am: Fall Classes Begin
❖ 6:30pm – 8:00pm: Welcome Ice Cream Social
Pedestrian Plaza – Rainsite: Black Box
Join us for a casual ice cream break in Black Box with your Foundations section. Transfer students
are encouraged to attend.
6:30pm – 7:15pm: Downey, Meyers, Steffen, Harrigan, Peck, Walden, Poulsen, Vance,
Bardwell
7:15pm – 8:00pm: Lerseth, Nutgrass, Timm, Lyons, Eckerty, Brodie, Doling, Pauley
6:00pm – 8:30pm: Speech, Debate & Mock Trial Optional Orientation
McNeill Hall – Pioneer Room
6:00pm – 8:30pm: Auditions for As You Like It
Blank Performing Arts Center – Pote Theatre
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Chamber Singers Callbacks
Wednesday, September 1
❖ 1:00pm – 2:00pm: All-College Convocation
Smith Chapel
Join us for Simpson College’s ceremonial beginning to the academic year. All-College Convocation
includes welcomes from the college president and the student body president as well as the formal
processional of the college faculty.
6:00pm – 8:30pm: Speech, Debate & Mock Trial Optional Orientation
McNeill Hall – Pioneer Room
6:00 – 9:00 pm: Callbacks for The Enchanted Pig and As You Like It
Amy Robertson Music Center – Duncan Hall
6:00pm: Campus Activities Board (CAB) Interest Session
Kent Campus Center – Senate Room
7:00pm: Student Government Association (SGA) Interest Session
Kent Campus Center – Senate Room
7:00pm: Volleyball vs. Grinnell
Cowles Fieldhouse
7:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Augustana
Bill Buxton Stadium
9Thursday, September 2
5:30pm – 7:00pm: Culver Fellows Picnic
Culver Center house on Girard Avenue between D and E Streets
All Culver Fellows are invited to gather in the back yard of the Culver Center house for an opening
picnic and welcoming session for new first-year Fellows. Full dinner will be served.
Labor Day Weekend
Be on the lookout for Residence Life events in Barker and Kresge!
Contact your CA for more information.
Simpson Campus Activities Board (CAB) Presents: Free Streaming Movies on Campus!
Connect to the college network at the following link: https://cabandchill.simpson.edu
Friday, September 3
5:30pm: Cross Country Bill Buxton Invitational
Pickard Park
Free Late-Night Movie at The Paramount
Showtime and movie TBD
Saturday, September 4
10:00am – 4:00pm: Adventureland
Sign up for one free ticket to Adventureland/Adventure Bay! Shuttle leaves campus at 10am and
pick up from Adventureland at 4pm. RSVP required by September 2. Email
tayler.keitzer@simpson.edu with your reservation, questions, and transportation options.
1:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Benedictine
Bill Buxton Stadium
Free Late-Night Movie at The Paramount
Showtime and movie TBD
Monday, September 6
Class day!
Questions about Welcome Week?
Contact firstyear@simpson.edu or call Student Development at 515-961-1592
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