Defender Days

5:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs Presentation, De Witt

7:30 p.m.

Fall Theatre Production: Our Town - Tickets

• This beloved drama follows two small town families brought together through the monumental and the mundane, illuminating both the beauty and heartache of life lived simply. A poignant reminder of the eternal in the now.
  

6:45 a.m.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration, Campus Center Lobby

• Pick up your name tags (free passes into some events), the latest schedule and get your questions answered.

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visit classes, location varies

11 a.m.

Chapel, B.J. Haan Auditorium

• Watch live
  

3 p.m.

• A day of shooting with a fundraising meal, a freewill donation, prizes for the best shooters, and Annie Oakley and other games to follow the shoot. For more information, please check the Defender Clay Dusters Facebook page.
  

• The artist talk will be at 4:45 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

Defender Nation Dinner, De Yager Student Activity Center in the Campus Center

• Ticket purchase and online RSVP necessary. Tickets are not available at the door

7 p.m.

Fall Music Festival: Instrumental Ensembles, B.J. Haan Auditorium

• Featuring Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, and Campus-Community Band. Free will offering.

• Featuring Concert Choir, Chorale, Canons of Dordt, and Bella Voce. Free will offering.

7 p.m.

Hockey vs. University of Nebraska-Omaha, All Seasons Center

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration, Campus Center Lobby

8:45 a.m.

President’s Brunch, Rec Center

• Complimentary with online RSVP. This sit-down meal is for alumni, parents, grandparents and adult friends and relatives. It is a great place to meet other parents and friends and includes a welcome and campus update from President Erik and Dr. Barb Hoekstra.

• Note: This is not a come and go event.

10:30 a.m.

Hymn Festival, B.J. Haan Auditorium

• Featuring Dordt’s Casavant organ, brass, and other instruments. All are welcome to come and sing beloved hymns of our faith!

11 a.m.

Football vs Jamestown, Football Field

• Dance & Cheer will also be performing

2 p.m.

Fall Theatre Production: Our Town - Tickets

• This beloved drama follows two small town families brought together through the monumental and the mundane, illuminating both the beauty and heartache of life lived simply. A poignant reminder of the eternal in the now.
  

4:15 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs Hastings, Soccer Field

5 p.m.

Women’s Varsity Volleyball vs. NWC, De Witt Gymnasium

5:45-7 p.m.

25th Reunion (from 1995 to 1998), Founder’s Room (located in the President’s Home)

• Complimentary to any ’95 through ’98 grads and one guest. RSVP required. Enjoy a light meal and reconnect with old friends at a standing reception hosted by President Erik and Dr. Barb Hoekstra.

7:30 p.m.

Fall Theatre Production: Our Town - Tickets

• This beloved drama follows two small town families brought together through the monumental and the mundane, illuminating both the beauty and heartache of life lived simply. A poignant reminder of the eternal in the now.