Homecoming

Homecoming 2023 Highlights

We had the best time welcoming the Central College family back to campus for Homecoming 2023.

Welcome Home, Dutch!

We can’t wait to welcome you back to campus Oct. 4-6 for Homecoming 2024!

Pella’s got it going on! When you’re not enjoying the weekend’s events, take a stroll through town, recently named one of the Best Small Towns in the Midwest by Travel and Leisure. You read that right!

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Homecoming 2024 Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 3

7 p.m. Theatre Performance of “A Body of Water”
Kruidenier Theatre
The Visual and Performing Arts department will perform the play, “A Body of Water” by Lee Blessing.
Tickets are available for purchase.

Friday, Oct. 4

7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Global Café at Geisler is open
Visit Central’s coffee shop on the ground floor of Geisler Library and enjoy a variety of beverages and snacks.
8 a.m. The Dutch Masters Golf Tournament
Pella Golf & Country Club

  • Check-in begins at 8 a.m.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mills Gallery is open
9:45 a.m. Legacy Visit Day
Do you have a student interested in Central College? Join us during Legacy Visit Day and learn more about the admission process before kicking off Homecoming weekend!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop in Pella
Boutiques, bakeries, meat markets and more
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Central Spirit Shoppe is open
First floor of Maytag Student Center
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Spirit Day
Maytag Student Center
1–5 p.m. Homecoming Welcome Center is open
Dave and Ardie Pals Sutphen Common Room, Graham Annex
1–3 p.m. Connections and Coffee
Paul Poppen Room, Graham Conference Center
The communication studies department is hosting a Connections and Coffee event for communications alumni to connect with current students.
2-4 p.m. Geisler Library Open House
Celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Geisler Library! Enjoy refreshments, tour the library and see displays of its history.
3 p.m. Campus Tours
Beginning at the Homecoming Welcome Center
4 p.m. Central Women’s Tennis vs. Wartburg — FREE!
Pella High School tennis courts, 210 E. University St.
4:30–6 p.m. Happy Hour
Join us for a drink on Fred’s Patio outside Maytag Student Center — the perfect location to watch the Lemming Race!
(Rain location: Boat and Moore rooms in Maytag Student Center)
6–7 p.m. Street Party & Pep Rally — FREE!
Central Market Lawn by Broadway Street (Rain location: Central Market)
Enjoy dinner with classmates and celebrate Homecoming with Central cheerleaders, dance team and Dutch Boom. Stay for the concert with Fresh Cookie Tuesday at 7 p.m.
6 p.m. Central Volleyball vs. Luther
P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium
Tickets can be purchased at the door. $8 for adults; $5 for seniors (62+) and non-Central students and staff. Central students and employees free with their ID.
6 p.m. Lemming Race
A Central tradition since 1977. Come watch the fun on Peace Mall — but stay back so you don’t take a swim!
6:30 p.m. Athletics Hall of Honor Banquet
Harry and Bernice Vermeer Banquet Hall, Graham Conference Center. Open to all but reservations are required. Call 641-628-5226.
7 p.m. Theatre Performance of “A Body of Water”
Kruidenier Theatre
The Visual and Performing Arts department will perform the play, “A Body of Water” by Lee Blessing.
Tickets are available for purchase.
7 p.m. Fresh Cookie Tuesday Concert
Central Market Lawn by Broadway Street
Student and young alumni band with a Central inspired name!

Saturday, Oct. 5

8 a.m. Central Women’s Triathlon vs. Coe — FREE!
Lake Red Rock, Roberts Creek
9 a.m. Dutch Dash — FREE!
A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex Parking Lot
1.853 mile walk/run around and through campus. T-shirts available first come day of event
9 a.m. to Noon Homecoming Welcome Center is open
East side of Kuyper Athletics Complex parking lot.
Mills Gallery is open
10 a.m. Central Women’s Tennis vs. Coe — FREE!
Pella High School tennis courts 210 E. University St.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Central Spirit Shoppe is open
First floor of Maytag Student Center
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids Zone — Family Activities and Games
East side of Kuyper Athletics Complex parking lot.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tailgate in “The Red Zone” — FREE!
East side of Kuyper Athletics Complex parking lot. Check in at the Welcome Center when you arrive on campus for a free gift! If the Welcome Center is closed, please join us at our other events. (Rain location: Central Market)
1 p.m. Football vs. Simpson
Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium
Tickets can be purchased at the gate. $8 for Adults; $5 for seniors (62+) and kindergarten through college students. Children 5 and younger get in free as well as Central students and employees with their ID. Can’t make it in person? Watch from wherever you are on Central Dutch Network!
Post-Game to 6:30 p.m. Post-Game Party in “The Red Zone” FREE!
East side of Kuyper Athletics Complex parking lot. Reconnect with classmates and friends. Pizza and cash bar.
6–8 p.m. Class of 1974 50-Year Reunion Dinner
Boat, Moore and Weller rooms in Maytag Student Center
7 p.m. Theatre Performance of “A Body of Water”
Kruidenier Theatre
The Visual and Performing Arts department will perform the play, “A Body of Water” by Lee Blessing.
Tickets are available for purchase.
7 p.m. Central Parties
Join alumni and friends for evening celebrations.

Sunday, Oct. 6

11 a.m. Sunday Brunch in Central Market — FREE!
1 p.m. Flying Pans Alumni Steel Band — FREE!
Douwstra Auditorium
The Flying Pans Alumni Steel Band present their 20th anniversary concert of AEROSTEEL: A tribute to Aerosmith. All Flying Pans alumni are invited to perform in the concert. Contact Stan Dahl, senior lecturer of music and Central Music Academy instructor, if interested in performing.
2 p.m. Theatre Performance of “A Body of Water”
Kruidenier Theatre
The Visual and Performing Arts department will perform the play, “A Body of Water” by Lee Blessing.
Tickets are available for purchase.

 

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