2017-18 Campus Life Brochure

CAMPUS

LIFE

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD Campus Activities Board is the programming organization in charge of providing entertainment for all of campus. CAB members organize campus events and work with various artists, agents and entertainment companies.

CAB members attend a national booking conference each year to preview more than 50 live performances and book 15-20 acts ranging from comedians to hypnotists.

“I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH CAB SINCE MY SOPHOMORE YEAR. I’VE MET MANY GREAT PEOPLE THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE, AND THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS GIVEN ME A CHANCE TO DIRECTLY IMPACT THE STUDENT BODY.” -TRE LOGE

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With options ranging from athletics to opera, Simpson offers something for everyone. Whether it’s joining a Greek organization, landing a part in a Theatre Simpson production or making a difference through the Student Government Association, there are plenty of opportunities to shine at Simpson.

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CAB Programs include late-night and weekend entertainment.

In addition to live entertainers, CAB offers discounted movie tickets, karaoke, midnight breakfast and bingo. Bingo games get competitive as students play for TVs, mini-fridges, iPods and gift cards.

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Storm Squad is a group of enthusiastic Storm athletic fans. They organize tailgates, sell themed t-shirts and promote Storm Spirit.

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Homecoming week activities including the “Yell Like Hell” pep rally, skits, street-painting competitions and royalty elections.

The Hump Day Ha’s Committee organizes comedians for students once a month on Wednesday nights.

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Family Weekend events include picnics, tailgating, free football tickets and family-friendly entertainers such as mentalists and jugglers.

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THE NUMBER OF CAMPUS EVENTS CAB ORGANIZES EACH YEAR

INTRAMURALS & RECREATION

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OF SIMPSON STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTRAMURALS

SIMPSON’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IS A GREAT PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO GET INVOLVED IN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP.

SIMPSON INTRAMURALS GIVE STUDENTS A CHANCE TO BE COMPETITIVE IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT. INTRAMURALS

Student Government Association (SGA) is a centralized, representative body for student government on campus. The association oversees the budgets for organizations and events while acting as a liaison between the college and its students. The Executive Branch is comprised of the president and vice president, as voted on by the student body, as well as appointed positions of student body manager and treasurer. Each class also votes on four senators and a class president. Weekly meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff.

The Simpson College intramural program offers more than 60 activities to give students an outlet for fun, exercise and relaxation. THE INTRAMURAL CUP competition enhances the intramural program while fostering a spirit of cooperation and competition among housing units. Teams compete in a variety of intramural events and points accumulate for designated activities from September through March. The overall winners in both the men’s and women’s leagues are the winners of the annual Intramural Cup. The winning teams have their housing units’ names engraved on a plaque displayed on campus. All participating members receive Intramural Cup prizes at the end of the year. There are also opportunities for students to participate as officials, scorekeepers and supervisors.

Campus Outreach, Internal Affairs, Finance and the Judicial Board are just a few of the sub-committees SGA members may become involved in or lead. Prexy Club is a leadership organization directed by the Simpson College President and the Student Body President.

CAMPUS DAY

OFF-CAMPUS RECREATION

SGA also organizes Campus Day, one of Simpson’s oldest traditions and most beloved service projects. Campus Day began in 1889 as a day when classes were canceled so students could clean up campus, plant flowers and rake leaves. Eventually this tradition turned its focus from cleaning campus to more of a community outreach day, providing the same services to the residents of Indianola. SGA organizes students, faculty and staff each Campus Day into service teams.

If you are interested in venturing out, there are many things to do in the area, including destinations such as Lake Ahquabi, a new YMCA facility, Summerset bike trail, Iowa Cubs at Principal Park (Triple-A baseball), Adventureland Amusement Park, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and the Iowa Events Center.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 3-on-3 Basketball 3 Point Contest Badminton Bags Tournament Basketball Best Shot Golf Bocce Ball

Cards & Games Croquet Darts Dodgeball Eclipse Ball Fishing Flag Football

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Frisbee Golf Indoor Hockey Indoor Soccer Jamball Kickball Kinball Mini Golf

Mud Volleyball Outdoor Soccer Pickleball Ping-Pong Pool Quidditch Racquetball

Sabkiball Sand Volleyball Softball Swimming Tchoukball Tennis Tetherball

Ultimate Frisbee Walleyball Water Volleyball Wiffleball

“BEING PART OF CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS ALLOWS YOU TO MAKE REAL, IMPACTFUL DECISIONS - AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHY I AM A MEMBER OF SGA. THERE ARE MANY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN SGA, AND IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.” -SYDNEY SAMPLES | SGA President |

MULTICULTURAL & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS

STUDENT MEDIA THE SIMPSONIAN

SEQUEL

The Simpsonian is a weekly campus newspaper produced entirely by Simpson students. It has a circulation of approximately 1,700 and is distributed free of charge to the campus community.

Sequel is Simpson’s annual literary and artistic magazine. Serving as a forum for the entire campus community, Sequel allows students, staff and faculty members to share their literary and artistic talents through poetry, prose and all forms of visual art.

Students have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of different job responsibilities — from selling ads to graphic design, management, writing/reporting, photography, layout and editing. All students are encouraged to participate by either joining the staff or using the newspaper as an outlet for editorials, guest columns or letters to the editor. The Simpsonian provides a wide coverage of campus news, sports and features. Writers also cover national and international events as they relate to campus.

The opportunity to earn course credit serves as a great incentive for students of all majors to join the Sequel staff.

KSTM RADIO KSTM is Simpson’s student-run radio station. The station is home to student talk shows and a wide selection of popular collegealternative music. All students on campus, regardless of major, are encouraged to get involved.

ID MAGAZINE ID Magazine is a literary mirror of the collegiate culture at Simpson. ID seeks to entertain and unite the diverse identities on campus through content of popular culture, music, events and everything else in-between.

ID Magazine is a biannual publication produced by students working for the Simpson Student Media organization, with the option to earn course credit.

THE SIMPSONIAN HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS AN OUTSTANDING COLLEGE NEWSPAPER BY THE AMERICAN SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION, AND JOURNALIST STEFFI LEE RECEIVED THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS. LEE ALSO PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE WITH USA TODAY.

MULTICULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMS SERVE TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE AND ENHANCE CROSS-CULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS. Students can participate in numerous organizations, including the Multicultural Student Alliance (MSA), International Student Organization (ISO), Iowa International Fellows Program, Carver Cultural Center (CCC), personal development workshops, career seminars and off-campus excursions.

Whether students are looking for leadership positions or just a fun way to spend an evening, they can take advantage of a number of multicultural programs. Recent events include the Kickoff Barbeque, Culture Fest, fall break service trips, the George Washington Carver Lecture, the International Food Festival, Kwanzaa Feast, Living the Dream: “End the Isms” March, Salsa Night, Soul Food Sampler and spring break service trips. In addition, numerous events are planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, the Chinese New Year and Hispanic/ Latino Heritage Month.

“I HAVE ENJOYED MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT SIMPSON WHICH HAS FOSTERED A WONDERFUL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY.” -ANDRE THOMAS

RELIGIOUS LIFE COMMUNITY

SERVICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

A WIDE VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ARE OPEN TO SIMPSON STUDENTS THROUGH THE RELIGIOUS LIFE COMMUNITY (RLC).

Christian (Protestant, Catholic and non-denominational) and Interfaith programs provide numerous opportunities for worship, service, discipleship, outreach and fellowship. Studentled campus worship is a popular event for those students looking for a contemporary, casual, non-denominational worship opportunity each week.

One popular option for students looking for volunteer opportunities are the fall and spring break service trips hosted

by RLC. Each year, RLC sends students across the country to serve communities in need. In recent years, students have traveled to Canada, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, New York, New Hampshire and several other destinations on the East Coast.

Community service and academic service-learning are at the heart of Simpson’s Career Development and Civic Engagement program. Students can explore career choices as they reflect on who they are called to be in order to live a life filled with meaning and purpose.

“THE RLC COMMUNITY PROVIDES A SPACE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FAITH, EXPLORE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, AND EXPERIENCE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AT SIMPSON.” - K A I T LY N LO U K

RLC GROUPS AND CHAPEL PROGRAMS: Fall & Spring Break Trips After Hours Alternative Saturday Nights Bible Studies Breakfast Club Catholic Mass Catholic Worker House

Fall and Spring Retreats Fellowship of Christian Athletes Food for the Soul Freedom for Youth Global Ministries Habitat for Humanity Haven Club

Holy Grounds Interfaith Fellowship Praise Band Quench Wild Card Saturdays

Career Development and Civic Engagement helps students integrate their liberal arts education with their vocational identity and the demands of the workplace. In partnership with the local community, faculty, staff and alumni, the center encourages vocational exploration by broadening students’ vision of the world and its needs. Through reflection and mentorship, students discover how they can serve the common good through specific career options and in consideration of life’s big choices. At Simpson we call this vocation, defined by American author and theologian Frederick Buechner as, “WHERE YOUR DEEP GLADNESS AND THE WORLD’S DEEP HUNGER MEET.” Among the services provided are vocational exploration through volunteer service (including fall and spring break service trips), civic engagement, service-learning, career counseling, internships, job expos and fairs (job, graduate school and volunteer). We provide ongoing alumni networking and support, as well as an extensive resources library for students, alumni, faculty and staff.

SIMPSON HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE PRESIDENT’S HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOR ROLL EVERY YEAR SINCE THE AWARD’S INCEPTION. EACH YEAR, SIMPSON STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF CONTRIBUTE OVER 35,000 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

ATHLETICS A TRADITION OF SUCCESS Simpson College is a longtime member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC). With 19 intercollegiate varsity sports — nine for women and ten for men — competing in what many acknowledge as one of the most competitive Division III conferences in the United States, there are countless opportunities for our athletes to excel. Recently our teams have competed in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New York and Nevada during fall, winter and spring breaks.

“I HAVE HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE AT SIMPSON AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE. I’VE BECOME A LEADER ON THE FIELD AND LEARNED TO MANAGE MY TIME IN ORDER TO COMPLETE MY STUDIES. FURTHERMORE, COACHES AT SIMPSON COLLEGE REALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO PERFORM YOUR BEST NOT ONLY IN COMPETITION BUT ALSO IN THE CLASSROOM.” - LO U I S J O S LY N

SIMPSON OFFERS 19 INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS WOMEN

MEN

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field Wrestling

The goal of Simpson College is to provide students with some of the finest indoor and outdoor athletic facilities of any liberal arts college in the nation. The Simpson Athletic Complex (completed spring 2014) features the Steven Johnson Fitness Center. This $6 million renovation is highlighted by a 4,500-square-foot cardiovascular deck overlooking a 5,500-square-foot strength and conditioning room. This stunning facility overlooks Bill Buxton Stadium with an all-glass exterior, providing an impressive view both inside and outside.

Other facilities include Hopper Gymnasium, host to Simpson’s intramural sports, physical education classes and practices.

Buxton Stadium, used by Storm football, soccer and track and field teams, was recently improved with the installation of stateof-the-art turf and is surrounded by a new eight-lane Beynon synthetic track. Just north of the intramural field is the Dick and Nancy Buxton Tennis Complex. In 2010 the baseball and softball fields underwent numerous renovations, including the addition of stadium-style seating.

CHEER SQUAD & DANCE TEAM SIMPSON’S DANCE AND CHEER TEAMS FIRE UP THE FANS AND LEAD THE STORM TO VICTORY! CHEER SQUAD The Storm Cheer Squad performs at all home football and basketball games and travels to various playoff and tournament games. Storm cheerleaders participate in numerous spirit activities including Simpson’s Homecoming pep rally “Yell Like Hell,” a watermelon feed for the football team and a cheer camp for elementary students. Tryouts are held each March and incoming students may audition.

DANCE TEAM The Storm Dance Team entertains fans with energy and school spirit at all home football and basketball games, the Homecoming pep rally and several other appearances throughout the year. In recent years, the team has performed at a Minnesota Timberwolves halftime show, the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Championships and high school dance team spring shows.

The team performs various styles of dance such as jazz, hip-hop, kick and pom. Tryouts are held in March and incoming students are eligible to audition. The Simpson dance team also hosts a children’s dance clinic.

“CHEERING ON THE STORM HAS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE SIMPSON EXPERIENCES! I’VE ENJOYED BEING A PART OF THE CHEER SQUAD AND MAKING LIFELONG FRIENDS.” -LUCY DEBISSCHOP

THEATRE SIMPSON

MUSIC WHETHER IT’S PLAYING, SINGING, PERFORMING OR LISTENING, SIMPSON ATTRACTS TALENTED VOCALISTS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS TO LEARN AND GROW FROM HIGHLY RESPECTED FACULTY.

THEATRE SIMPSON ENCOURAGES STUDENTS OF ALL MAJORS TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND SHARE THEIR TALENTS BOTH ON-STAGE AND BEHIND THE SCENES. Theatre Simpson performs three faculty-directed productions and a festival of student directed one-acts each year. Whether it is an on-stage performance or behind-the-scenes technical work, students are encouraged to participate and pursue their passions. Performance, design, stage management and directing opportunities are available to all students regardless of major.

The Department of Music at Simpson College is internationally recognized as a top-tier vocal and instrumental music program with a long tradition of excellence.

Travel opportunities and scholarships are available through the theatre department.

Blank Performing Arts Center is home to the theatre department and includes two performance spaces: 500-seat Pote Theatre and the 125-seat Barnum Studio Theatre.

Students may audition to become part of one or more of the choirs, ensembles and/or bands. Scholarships based upon an audition are available to both majors and non-majors.

Recent music tours and trips have allowed students to travel to Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Great Britain, Scandinavia, Russia and Spain. Simpson music students have performed in well-known venues such as Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City and participated in regional tours to the Twin Cities, Kansas City and Chicago.

THEATRE SIMPSON PARTICIPATES IN THE KENNEDY CENTER

AMERICAN COLLEGE THEATER FESTIVAL, A NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY THEATRE SPONSORED BY THE KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

VOCAL ENSEMBLES

Symphonic Band Brass Ensemble Saxophone Quartet Jazz Ensemble Pep Band

Simpson College Choir Madrigal Singers Opera and Musical Theatre Women’s Chorale Chamber Singers

Saxophone Choir Flute Choir Wind Ensemble Orchestra

SIMPSON HAS A RICH AND STORIED MUSIC TRADITION. OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND FOR STUDENTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH MUSIC.

FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE TRADITION & HISTORY AT SIMPSON At Simpson, the ties of fraternity and sorority life run deep. Founded in 1874, just 14 years after the college, the Greek system at Simpson is home to some of the nation’s oldest sororities and fraternities.

BROTHERHOOD & SISTERHOOD The strong bonds of friendship and unity between students with varying interests are an important part of fraternity and sorority life at Simpson.

FRIENDSHIP, UNITY AND COMMUNITY ARE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE AT SIMPSON.

LEADERSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP

Greeks are highly involved in student leadership positions at Simpson.

Membership in fraternity and sorority life provides excellent opportunities to get involved, assume responsibility and develop leadership skills.

Chapter members at Simpson have consistently proven their academic commitment by their recognition and involvement in campus honor societies.

RESIDENCE LIFE YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME While each residence hall, apartment building, Greek house and theme house is different in size and structure, each is set up and furnished for your comfort, safety and convenience. Each residence hall and Greek house contains lounges and study areas, computer rooms, a large screen television, DVD player, laundry facilities, vending machines and a kitchenette. Apartments and theme houses also come furnished with a kitchen, kitchen table and chairs, beds, dressers and living room furniture. Usage of laundry machines is included with living at Simpson, so no need to bring quarters!

PHILANTHROPY Philanthropy plays a large role in the lives of chapter members. They actively support worthy causes, including children’s hospitals, cancer foundations and more.

% OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

All college housing is air-conditioned and fully carpeted. Every student has access to connect a personal computer to the campus computer network and internet. No matter where you live, you’ll enjoy 24/7 wireless internet access. Rooms vary in shape and size, but all are furnished with a desk and chair, lofted or bunked bed, dresser, closet space, window coverings, phone jack and smoke detector.

DINING Whatever you’re hungry for, you’ll find it at Simpson’s food service.

You’ll have plenty of nutritious choices at the Pfeiffer Dining Hall or Kent Campus Center, featuring everything from a full meal to sandwiches and snacks. All resident students are required to have a meal plan, which come in a variety of options to meet your needs.

Pfeiffer Dining Hall, newly renovated during the summer of 2012, offers several dining options, featuring a hearthstone pizza oven, MyPantry, Baker’s Crust, Fresh Market and The Kitchen, which showcases the craftsmanship of our chefs.

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