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The October 14 and 15 weekend will be a time of reunion and reminiscing with your
Dordt College friends. We hope you’ll meet old friends and find new ones in this
weekend packed with activities, food, and fellowship opportunities for alumni and
parents.
We are humbled to lead at Dordt College, and we consider it a great privilege to live,
serve, work, and worship with the students who call our campus home. During Defender
Days, you’ll be able to share in that joy with us as you experience music, theatre,
athletics, academics, great food, and camaraderie with us.
See you in October!
President Erik and Dr. Barb Hoekstra
thursday
3–5 p.m.
early bird registration, Campus Center lobby
5 p.m.
Dordt College engineering society Dinner Meeting, science and technology Center
atrium. More information and registration details to follow. please email Justin Vander
werff with questions at [email protected].
7:30 p.m.
fall theatre production: Much Ado About Nothing, te paske theatre (located in sioux
Center high school)
10 p.m.
praise and worship, science and technology Center atrium
friday
6:45 a.m.
Business Connections Breakfast, Campus Center. Dordt alumnus Dave Van Belle
(’94), president of Van Belle nursery, abbotsford, BC, will be speaking on the great
game of Business (ggoB). one of the biggest challenges Van Belle nursery faced
was building a cohesive company culture for its diverse employee group, most of
whom speak english as their second language. Using the ggoB concept, (sharing
business information with employees and enabling everyone to use the information
to improve the company) Van Belle nursery transformed its business, both for
employees and customers.
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
registration, Campus Center lobby. You’ll want to do this early in the day so that
you can get your questions answered and pick up your nametag (free pass into many
events) and an updated schedule of events.
GOOD THINGS ARE GROWING AT VAN
BELLE NuRSERY IN ABBOTSFORD, BC
Dave Van Belle (’94)
8 a.m.–3 p.m. Visit classes. Professors are expecting you; just
walk in.
9:30 a.m. Campus Tour. Meet at registration desk in the
Campus Center lobby.
11 a.m. Chapel, B.J. Haan Auditorium
2 p.m.
Campus Tour, meet at the registration desk in
the Campus Center.
3 p.m. Small Music Festival, B.J. Haan Auditorium.
Concert includes Jazz Band, Kantorei, and Bella
Voce.
4:30 p.m. The Goheen Gallop 5k Fun Run. Location to
be announced. Participants receive a free race
t-shirt. Awards given to age group winners.
Refreshments provided. Entrance fee is $20.
Pre-register online on the registration form.
4:30 p.m. Blades Hockey Alumni vs. Alumni, All Seasons
Center. Tentative, please sign up on the
registration page.
5:30 p.m. Classes of ’91–’94 25-Year Class Reunion,
Founders Room in the President’s House. Are
you an alumnus or alumna from the classes of
1991 to 1994? Be our guest at the 25th class
reunion, reminisce with old friends, and take
in the ever-changing campus community.
President Erik Hoekstra will host a reception for
class members and a guest. RSVP is requested
via online registration.
7 p.m. Men’s Varsity Volleyball, De Witt Gymnasium
7 p.m. Fall Music Festival, B.J. Haan Auditorium.
Concert includes Campus-Community Band,
Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra, Chorale,
and Concert Choir. A freewill offering will be
received.
7:30 p.m. Blades Hockey vs. Northern Illinois, All Seasons
Center. Tickets can be purchased at the Blades
table in the Campus Center or at the door.
10 p.m. Late Night with the Defenders, De Witt
Gymnasium. Watch an inter-squad women’s
and men’s basketball scrimmage plus half-time
entertainment, introduction of players, and
more. The women will begin at 10 p.m. and the
men follow. Admittance is $1, with proceeds
going to charity.
Saturday
8 a.m.–noon Registration, Campus Center lobby
8:45–10:15 a.m. President’s Brunch, Recreation
Center. This sit-down meal is for
alumni, parents, grandparents, and
adult friends/relatives of our current
students. It’s a great place to meet
other parents and friends and includes
a welcome from President Erik
Hoekstra and Dr. Barb Hoekstra.
Fall Theatre Production: Much Ado About Nothing, Te Paske Theatre (located
in Sioux Center High School). In Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Much Ado
About Nothing, wit, romance, and broken trust intermingle to create one of
literature’s most charming plays that has entertained audiences for more
than 400 years. You won’t want to miss the Dordt theare arts production
of the play set in the lush tropical retreat of 1950s Hawaii. Tickets can be
purchased online at www.dordttickets.com or at the door.
8:45–10:15 a.m. Siblings Brunch, Campus Center.
This activity is designed for pre-school
to high school weekend guests.
Meet promptly at 8:45 a.m. in the
lower level of the Campus Center.
The group will walk together for a
complimentary breakfast in the
Commons and then participate in
age-appropriate activities (crafts
and game room). Please pick up
younger children by 10:30 a.m. in the
lower level of the Campus Center.
Reservations are appreciated.
11:15-noon DC Broader Vision Seminars
11:30 a.m.
Campus Tour. Meet at registration desk in the Campus Center lobby.
12-1 p.m.
Tailgate (donations go to support PLIA), football field
1 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Alumni vs. Alumni Match, De Witt Gymnasium
1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Concordia, soccer field
1 p.m.Football Game vs. Northwestern, football field
2 p.m. Fall Theatre Production: Much Ado About Nothing, Te Paske Theatre (located in Sioux Center High School)
2 p.m. Organ Showcase Recital, B.J. Haan Auditorium. This concert is presented by students and faculty.
3 p.m. Blades Hockey, All Seasons Center. Tickets can be purchased at the Blades table in the Campus Center or at the
door.
3:15 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Concordia, soccer field
3:30 p.m. JV Women’s Volleyball vs. Concordia, De Witt Gymnasium. White out game (fans are encouraged to wear white)
4-5 p.m. Art Reception for Naomi Friend, with an artist talk at 4:15
5 p.m. Defender Nation Dinner, Campus Center.
Join us to celebrate Defender Nation! Get
updates from alumni chapters and council
members and learn how alumni are working for
Christ-centered renewal around the world. The
featured speakers are our 2016 Distinguished
Alumni, Yvonne (Vaags) Kimm (’98) and Jason
Kimm (’98). Alumni, students, faculty, parents,
grandparents, and friends are encouraged to
attend. Dress is business casual; tickets are $10.
5 p.m. Women’s Varsity Volleyball vs. Concordia, De
Witt Gymnasium. White out game (fans are
encouraged to wear white)
5 p.m. Sowers Lacrosse Alumni Game, football field
7 p.m. Men’s Basketball Alumni Games, De Witt
Gymnasium
7:30 p.m. Fall Theatre Production: Much Ado About
Nothing, Te Paske Theatre (located in Sioux
Center High School)
7:30 p.m. Blades Hockey vs. Alumni, All Seasons Center.
Tentative, please sign up on the registration page.
9 p.m. Praise and Worship, Campus Center.
9–10:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Commons. One final
opportunity to visit with parents, grandparents,
alumni, and friends.
2016 distinguished alumni
award recipients
This year’s distinguished alumni are Jason and Yvonne Kimm, from
Manhattan Montana, who opperate Kimm Seed Potatoes and Kimm’s
Organic Potatoes.
In 2000, Jason began Kimm TEA LLC, a business that produces soil
organisms that benefit the plants grown on the family farm. Kimm TEA LLC
also sources and supplies specialty fertilizers to other farmers and ranchers
in Montana.
In 2006, Yvonne and Jason began Kimm’s Organic Potatoes, a business
that sells organic produce locally and seed potatoes throughout the Western
United States.
The Kimms have developed a philosophy of agriculture that strives to wisely
implement today’s best technology.
They strive to glorify God by “producing high quality seed and food, utilizing
long standing wisdom and forward looking science, providing work for
community and family, and praying we have the ability to enjoy the labor of
our hands and that God will establish it.”
GOOD THINGS ARE GROWING AT KIMM SEED
POTATOES IN MANHATTAN, MONTANA
Yvonne (Vaags) Kimm (’98) and Jason Kimm (’98)
The Kimms say that Dordt’s educational core focus which is rooted in
Christianity and relationships has proved lastingly formative. “If we had to
make that decision again, both of us would choose Dordt,” agree Jason and
Yvonne. “The personal care and individualized instruction, particularly in
the higher level courses, given by the professors is still bearing the fruit of
relationships and passion for learning,” says Jason.
Online registration at dordt.edu/defenderdays is preferred. Otherwise,
please fill out this registration form and return it, along with your
remittance, to Dianne De Wit (498 4th Ave. NE, Sioux Center, IA 512501606) by October 7.
K-12 children attending
Write names as you want them to appear on nametags.
Names as you want them to appear on nametags.
If alumni, please include class year and maiden name (if applicable).
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The following events require advance registration.
n Gold events are open to alumni
n Black events are open to all
Business Connections Breakfast. Friday, 6:45 a.m. Complimentary to all
guests. Names of attendees:
n Participate in Blades Hockey alumni matches. Friday at 4:30 p.m. and/or
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Open to alumni of Dordt’s Blades Hockey team.
Name: _________________ Email: __________________________________________________
Goheen Gallop 5K Run. Friday, 4:30 p.m.
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________________
Years played at Dordt (yyyy-yyyy): ___________________________________________
Friday alumni vs alumni: _____ Saturday Blades vs alumni game: _____
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________
n Participate in Sowers Lacrosse Alumni game. Saturday at 5 p.m. Open to
alumni of the Sowers Lacrosse team.
Gender: __________ Age: __________ T-shirt size: Name: _________________ Email: __________________________________________________
Class of '91-'94 Reunion. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Names of attendees:
Years played at Dordt (yyyy-yyyy): ___________________________________________
n Participate in Alumni Men's Basketball Game. Saturday at 7 p.m. Open
to alumni of Dordt’s basketball team.
Defender Nation Banquet. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 each. Names
of attendees:
Name: _________________ Email: __________________________________________________
Years played at Dordt (yyyy-yyyy): ___________________________________________
Do you prefer to play vs. the junior varsity ____ or varsity _____?
President’s Brunch. Saturday, 8:45 a.m. Complimentary to all parents,
alumni, and grandparents of students. Sorry, no students.
n Participate in Alumni Women's Volleyball Game. Saturday at
1 p.m. Open to those who played volleyball at Dordt.
Number of reservations: ______
Name: _________________ Email: ___________________________
Kids Brunch. Saturday, 8:45 a.m. Complimentary to all K-12 kids on
campus for the weekend. Number of reservations: ______
Year you graduated: _________ T-shirt size: __________________
Entertainment
Complimentary use of Dordt’s game
room, featuring four bowling lanes, pool
table, and foosball tables, is available to
all weekend guests. Your nametag is your
pass. You and your family will also want
to take advantage of the All Seasons
Center’s indoor pool and ice skating rink,
located across the street, north of the Rec
Center.
Lodging
Sioux Center
Econolodge: (712) 722-4000
Holiday Inn Express: (712) 722-3500
Prairie Rose Inn: (712) 722-3420
Orange City (15 minutes southeast)
Super 8: (712) 737-2600
Hampton Inn: (712) 707-4100
Rock Valley (20 minutes northwest)
Knights Inn: (712) 476-9388
Le Mars (30 minutes south)
Baymont Inn: (712) 548-4910
Holiday Inn Express: (712) 546-1700
Econo Lodge: (712) 546-8800
Sheldon (30 minutes northeast)
Holiday Inn Express: (712) 324-3000
Super 8: (712) 324-8400
Rock Rapids (30 minutes north)
Four Seasons Motel: (712) 472-2565
Campgrounds and Cabins
Country Home Motel and Campground
(800)-919-2309
Children’s Park (712)-722-4386
The North Place Cabin (712)-441-2719
Sandy Hollow Campground
(712)-722-2491
Dining on Campus
Dordt College Dining Hall (Commons)
Defender Grille (Campus Center)
55th Avenue Coffee Shop
(Kuyper Apartments)
Bunsen Brew Coffee Shop
(Science Building)
Dining in Sioux Center
Bamboo Garden Chinese Restaurant
Butler’s Coffee Shop and Café
Casey’s Bakery (Centre Mall)
Culver’s
Dairy Queen
Godfather’s Pizza
Hardees
Hy-Vee Deli
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Los Tulipanes
McDonald’s
Olivia’s Bakery
Pizza Hut
Pizza Ranch (Centre Mall)
Season Chinese Buffet
Sioux County Livestock Co.
Subway
Taco John’s
The Fruited Plain Café
The Ridge Grille (Golf Course)
dordt college
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Sioux center, ia 51250
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