Defender Days

7:30 p.m.

Fall Theatre Production: "Fiddler on the Roof", Te Paske Theatre

• Get your tickets here: www.dordt.edu/theatre/tickets
  

10:00 p.m.

6:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration, Campus Center Lobby

• Pick up your name tags (required as passes into some events) and the latest schedule. Get your questions answered by staff members.

8:10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Visit classes, location varies

• Dordt offers six master's degrees that are 100% online. Stop by the Graduate Studies Info Booth to learn more about the programs.

11:10 a.m.

Chapel, B.J. Haan Auditorium

• Watch live
  

3:10 p.m.

• Join us to hear several Dordt professors share about their recently published books, the process of getting their work published, and more

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Meet the senior engineering students and hear about the early stages of this year’s design projects.

• Artist talk will be at 4:45 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

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

Sold Out! Waitlist spots are available.

• Tickets are available for purchase with online RSVP.

• New this year: Mobile or printed ticket required for entry. Tickets will not be available at the door.

• Features recognition for Dave Rozenboom, 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient; V.J. Hachaba, 2024 Horizon Award recipient; and Dr. Fred and Geralyn Sick, 2024 Ambassador Award recipients.

7:00 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. Freewill offering.

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

7:00 p.m.

Hockey vs. Creighton, All Seasons Center

7:00 p.m.

Varsity Men's Basketball vs. Loras, De Witt Gymnasium

• The Women's Basketball 2024 National Championship Banner will be revealed during halftime.

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration, Campus Center Lobby

8:45 a.m.

President’s Brunch, Rec Center

Sold out! Waitlist spots are available.

• Complimentary tickets are available with online RSVP.

• New this year: Mobile or printed ticket required for entry. Tickets will not be available at the door.

• This sit-down meal is for alumni, parents, grandparents, 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.

• Bring your family to the dome for bouncy houses, corn hole, kubb, giant jenga, frisbee, soccer, football, and more! Please register for a General Admission ticket to access this event. Alumni and friends are welcome to check out the American State Bank Sports Complex during this time as well.

10:30 a.m.

Hymn Festival: Praise God in His Sanctuary: A Festival of Psalms and Hymns, 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!

12:00 p.m.

Football vs. Morningside, Football Field

• Dance & Cheer will also be performing

2:00 p.m.

Fall Theatre Production: "Fiddler on the Roof" Te Paske Theatre

• Get your tickets here: www.dordt.edu/theatre/tickets
  

3:30 p.m.

JV Women's Volleyball vs. Waldorf, De Witt Gymnasium

5:00 p.m.

5:45-7:00 p.m.

25th Reunion (from 1997 to 2000), Founder’s Room (located in the President’s Home)

• Complimentary to any ’97 through ’00 Dordt graduates 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: "Fiddler on the Roof" Te Paske Theatre

• Get your tickets here: www.dordt.edu/theatre/tickets