| | This article has been nominated to be checked for its neutrality. Discussion of this nomination can be found on the talk page. | Simpson College is a four-year, coeducational liberal arts institution situated in Indianola, Iowa, USA, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Simpson is a small school with approximately 1,500 full-time students and nearly 500 part-time students. In addition to the main campus in Indianola, the college has classroom facilities in West Des Moines and Ankeny. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ...
A liberal arts college is an institution of higher education found in the United States, offering programs in the liberal arts at the post-secondary level. ...
Indianola is a city located in Warren County, Iowa. ...
The United Methodist Church is the largest Methodist denomination. ...
Indianola is a city located in Warren County, Iowa. ...
West Des Moines is a city located in Polk County, and partially in Dallas and Warren counties, in the state of Iowa. ...
Location in the State of Iowa Coordinates: Country United States State Iowa County Polk County Incorporated February 27, 1903 Government - Mayor Steven D. Van Oort Area - City 16. ...
Simpson has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 comprehensive colleges in the Midwest. In the 2004 report, Simpson College was named number 1 in the "Best Value" category for midwestern comprehensive colleges. U.S. News & World Report is a weekly newsmagazine. ...
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The Des Moines Metro Opera makes its home on the Simpson campus with performances held during the summer at the Opera house in Des Moines, IA. Operas are normally performed in English and open to all. Simpson College was founded in 1860 and was named and based on the beliefs of Methodist minister Matthew Simpson. Matthew Simpson is best known as the minister who spoke the last words at Abraham Lincoln's grave in Springfield, Illinois. His beliefs are passed on to the students and professors of Simpson, the idea of equality. Matthew Simpson (June 21, 1811 - June 18, 1884), American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Cadiz, Ohio. ...
Matthew Simpson (June 21, 1811 - June 18, 1884), American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Cadiz, Ohio. ...
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Abraham Lincolns tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery. ...
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Simpson students get a truly personalized education. Professors care about their students' academic, professional and personal growth. Each new student is placed in a Liberal Arts Seminar, or LAS group, with students who are interested in the same major. The LAS is run by a professor who has a similar major and will help the students reach their major. The professors know the importance of communication in and out of the classroom; in college and beyond. All classes are taught by professors who are experienced in and dedicated to their fields of study. The curriculum includes more than 40 majors, minors and pre-professional programs. A 4-4-1 academic calendar provides students with many learning opportunities including internships, career observations and study programs both in the United States and abroad. • College and Character, A national initiative of the John Templeton Foundation, names Simpson College as one of 60 colleges that offer students an exemplary first-year program. • Peterson's Competitive Colleges guide features Simpson as one of approximately 440 colleges and universities that the top students in the nation attend. Located 12 miles from Des Moines, Simpson students have the best of both worlds – small-town friendliness and big-city life. With nearly 150 organizations and graduate schools on campus each year students can explore every option without setting foot off campus. Simpson's campus is a great place to call home! The 85 acre tree-lined campus is bordered on the north by the beautiful Buxton Park. Simpson blends tradition with practicality which is reflected in the architecture on campus. Many of the buildings have been renovated in keeping with their historic past, and new buildings blend the traditional look of the campus with an energetic dimension. Simpson offers THE BEST residential experiences including residence halls, apartment-style living, theme houses and an active Greek system. All residences on campus come with air conditioning, lofted beds, carpet, furniture, social lounges and wireless internet.
Notable students Simpson College was the first college attended by George Washington Carver. Carver entered Simpson as an art major, but became interested in the natural sciences after receiving advice from a fellow student. Carver left Simpson College to complete his undergraduate education at Iowa State College (now Iowa State University). Both schools have buildings named in his honor Carver Science Hall, at Simpson, and Carver Hall, at Iowa State University. George Washington Carver, 1906 George Washington Carver (c. ...
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is a public land-grant and space-grant university located in Ames, Iowa, USA. Until 1959 it was known as Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. ...
Walter E. Dillon, brother-in-law of American evangelist Herbert W. Armstrong attended Simpson in the 1920s before serving as the first president of Ambassador College in Pasadena, California from 1947 to 1949. Dillon's experiences participating in speaking competitions at Simpson are described in his autobiography Happiness Springs Eternal, and are described in Armstrong's autobiography as well. Herbert W. Armstrong (July 31, 1892) â January 16, 1986 (aged 93)) was the founder of the Worldwide Church of God and an early pioneer of radio evangelism, taking to the airwaves in the 1930s from Eugene, Oregon. ...
Ambassador College was originally established as an unaccredited liberal arts institution in 1947 at Pasadena, California by the Radio Church of God, a religious organization incorporated in the State of California by Herbert W. Armstrong to promote the beliefs of the Church of God. ...
Nick Ackerman attended Simpson College in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His wrestling performance in which he won the 2001 NCAA Division III Championships was named as one of the top 25 moments in NCAA history. Nick lost his legs to bacterial meningitis as a baby but this did not hold him back. James C Hickman was a famous actuary who received his undergraduate degree from Simpson College. James C. Hickman (1927 â September 10, 2006) was an American actuary. ...
Kelly Schade-Fry Class of 1999 Economics major. Three time All-American in Softball, three time Academic All-American, 1998 GTE Academic All-American Player of the Year, 1998-1999 Honda Awards Program Division III Player of the Year, NCAA 25th Anniversary Team.
Campus life Simpson College is home to seven Greek organizations: three national fraternities; Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Tau Omega, Lambda Chi Alpha,one local fraternity; Kappa Theta Psi, and three national sororities; Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, and Delta Delta Delta. The terms fraternity and sorority (from the Latin words and , meaning brother and sister respectively) may be used to describe many social and charitable organizations, for example the Lions Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Rotary International, Optimist International, or the Shriners. ...
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣÎÎ) is a secret letter, social college fraternity. ...
ATΩ (Alpha Tau Omega) is an American fraternity. ...
Lambda Chi Alpha (ÎΧÎ), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is one of the largest mens general fraternities in North America with more than 250,000 initiated members and chapters at more than 300 universities. ...
Kappa Kappa Gamma (ÎÎÎ) is a college womens fraternity, founded on October 13, 1870 at Monmouth College, Illinois. ...
Pi Beta Phi (Î ÎΦ) is an international fraternity for women founded as I.C. Sorosis on April 28, 1867, at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. ...
Delta Delta Delta (ÎÎÎ), also known as Tri Delta, is a national collegiate sorority founded on November 27, 1888. ...
The Simpsonian, the nation’s oldest continuously published college newspaper, is the student newspaper. It provides formal practical experience for students interested in journalism and serves as a forum for student opinions and ideas. The Zenith, the College yearbook, founded in 1890, is published under the direction of a student editor and student staff and has copies for students at no cost. The Sequel is an annual Simpson literary arts magazine, assembled from student and faculty contributions including: paintings, photographs, drawings, short fiction, and short non-fiction. KSTM, 88.9, is the student operated campus radio station. Intramurals allows students, faculty and staff to become involved in recreational activities. The campus community is invited to participate, and participants may do as many activities as they wish. Over 60% of the campus participates in one or more of the programs offered through the Office of Intramurals and Recreation. Events are widely varied and skill or expertise is not requirement when participating events. The goal is to participate and have fun. CAB-The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is one of the main programming organizations on campus. CAB is an organization run by students for students and provides programs like, comedians, bands, movies, hypnotists and the popular Stormy Nights. CAB is an organization that can provide you with many opportunities for involvement, ranging from being an active participant and member of CAB, to just attending one of the many programs offered. As a member of CAB, you can be directly involved in the planning and promotion of any number and type of event. CAB also oversees the Stormy Nights program which coordinates late night weekend programs for Simpson students to participate in. This program has quickly become a tradition for students and the Simpson community. On any given weekend, you will find programs such as discounted late movies at the local theatre to karaoke, to midnight meals and so much more.
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