Fun Facts
This is a major annual fall tradition where student groups compete in high-energy spirit performances.
What is Yell Like Hell?
Built in 1949, this four-story building holds the title of the largest residence hall on the Simpson campus.
What is Kresge Hall?
Appointed as the college's 26th president in November 2025, she previously led Colby-Sawyer College before arriving in Indianola.
Who is Dr. Susan D. Stuebner?
This online platform, managed by the Career Development office, is where students apply for on-campus jobs, including leadership roles like SARA or SC Leaders
What is Handshake?
Prior to 1992, Simpson's athletes competed under this nickname, which was replaced by 'The Storm'.
What is the Redmen?
Legend says it is bad luck to step on this specific object embedded in the sidewalk outside College Hall.
What is the Simpson Seal?
These freshman residential building used to be one building for male one building for women, which was which?
What is Barker for boy?
What is Kresge for Girl?
This staff member serves as the Director of Student Activities and primary advisor for CAB, helping students plan everything from BINGO nights to the annual "Stand Around.
Who is Steven Strope?
Starting in recent years, the college offers the _________ , which covers 100% of tuition for Iowa families with an income of $100,000 or less.
What is the Simpson Promise?
This is the home stadium for Simpson football, soccer, and track; it is named for a prominent local family and was the site of a 61–21 playoff rout in 1997.
What is Buxton Stadium?
This Fall tradition is held when students return to campus and has acquired a new nickname by Simpson's students.
What is Stand Around? (Nickname: Stumble around)
In 1935, this 22-year-old freshman tragically fell to her death after tripping on a staircase in what was then the Old Chapel and now is the ghost of what is now called College Hall.
Who is Mildred "Millie" Hedges?
She oversees the SC Leaders (Simpson College Leaders), a team of peer mentors who guide incoming students through their transition to college life.
Who is Taylor Keitzer?
Located in the Dunn Library, this resource center provides academic coaching, tutoring, and accessibility services to all students.
What is CARS? (Center for Academic Resources)
The 1991 ________ achieved the program's first undefeated regular season since 1893.
What is the Simpson Football team?
This annual tradition, dating back to at least 1911, involves cancelling classes for a day of community service and campus-wide projects.
What is Campus Day?
This building is home to the Science Center, named after Simpson’s most famous alumnus who studied art and piano here in 1890.
What is Carver?
As the previous Director of Athletics, he leads Simpson’s 20+ NCAA Division III varsity sports teams
Who is Marty Bell?
If you need to sign up or register for classes you would use this website.
What is Self-Service?
The ______________ program is a staple of postseason play, with 14 conference championships and 14 NCAA Tournament appearances in its history.
What is Women's Basketball?
The college's namesake, __________ , was a renowned Methodist preacher who delivered the eulogy at President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral in 1865.
What is Bishop Matthew Simpson
once its only academic building, was originally built as a chapel in 1870 but was destroyed by a storm in 1871 before being rebuilt.
What is College Hall?
This staff member serves as the SARA Advisor, guiding the student advocates who provide 24/7 confidential support for sexual misconduct.
Who is Jenny Vargas?
This facility, located on the second floor of the Kent Campus Center, provides students with free, confidential medical care and does not bill insurance.
What is Health Services?
This acronym is often used when any Simpson Sports team plays against a certain rival.
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