Defender Days

Campus Center
Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
6:45 AM - 9:30 PM
A group of Dordt fans during a game

Defender Days is Scheduled for October 27-28, 2023.

Defender Days is the biggest event on campus as students, alumni, and parents celebrate Dordt and reunite on campus for home sporting events, concerts, the fall theatre production, and much more.

Registration will open August 1

Register now

Schedule for the weekend

Thursday, Oct. 26

Event

7:30 p.m.

Fall Theatre Production: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Tickets

  • This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia.

10 p.m.

Praise & Worship, Campus Center

Friday, Oct. 27

Event

6:45 a.m.

Business Connection Breakfast, Campus Center

  • Featuring speaker Julie Peterson.

  • RSVP’s appreciated.

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

3 p.m.

4th Avenue Jazz concert, B.J. Haan Auditorium

  • Featuring 4th Avenue Singers and 4th Avenue Band. Free will offering.

4 p.m. - 8 p.m.Trapshooting Club Event, The Rock Valley Gun Club
  • Address: 2378 310th Street, Rock Valley, IA
  • For more info check @defenderclaydusters on Facebook or Instagram
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Featured Artist Reception with guest Misty Bedwell

  • The reception will be held in the Campus Center Art Gallery next to the Eckardt Lounge.

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. - 8:15 p.m.

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

  • Featuring the Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, and Campus-Community Band. Free will offering.
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.Fall Music Festival: Choral Ensembles, B.J. Haan Auditorium
  • 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

7 p.m.Men's Basketball vs. Central College, DeWitt Gymnasium


Saturday, Oct. 28

Event

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.

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.Family Fun Zone, American State Bank Sports Complex

10:30 a.m.

Hymn Festival: As People called by God, B.J. Haan Auditorium

  • Featuring Joan Ringerwole Recital Series guest artist Jeffrey Brillhart on Dordt's Casavant organ. All are welcome to come and sing beloved hymns of our faith!

11:00 a.m.

B.J. Haan Auditorium Expansion and Commons Ground Breaking, between the B.J. Haan and the Campus Center

12:00 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Waldorf, Soccer Field

1:00 p.m.

Football vs. Briar Cliff, Football Field

  • Dance & Cheer will also be performing

2:00 p.m.

Fall Theatre Production: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Tickets

  • This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia.
2:15 p.m.Women's Soccer vs. Waldorf, Soccer Field

5:00 p.m.

Women's Varsity Volleyball vs. Dakota Wesleyan, De Witt Gymnasium

5:45-7 p.m.

25th Reunion (from 1996 to 1999), Founder’s Room (located in the President’s Home)

  • Complimentary to any ’96 through ’99 Dordt 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: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Tickets

  • This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia.

A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers