John C. Culver Public Policy Center

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Check out the fantastic line-up of programs and activities for Justice Week 2026 at Simpson College!

Justice Week at Simpson College is happening April 6–10.

Join for a week of events centered on advocacy, culture, and community. There are opportunities all week to learn, connect, and get involved.

All events are free and open to the public.

Be part of Justice Week!!

03/24/2026

Join us on Thursday at 7 pm in Pote Theatre for the 15th Annual Culver Lecture presented by Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian and CNN history commentator! Following the lecture, he will sign copies of his latest book, Silent Spring Revolution.

03/04/2026

Join us Wednesday, March 11th from 7-8pm for an insightful panel discussion on data centers and public resources. This event is free and open to the public!

03/02/2026

Join us for the 15th Annual Culver Lecture, “Growing Green: George W. Carver to Jimmy Carter,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, in Pote Theatre at the Blank Performing Arts Center. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley will explore the roots of America’s environmental movement and the leaders who shaped it. Following the lecture, he’ll sign copies of his latest book, Silent Spring Revolution.

This event is free and open to the public and is part of Simpson College's America 250 celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

02/26/2026

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley is coming to Simpson College!

Join us for the 15th Annual Culver Lecture, “Growing Green: George W. Carver to Jimmy Carter,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, in Pote Theatre at the Blank Performing Arts Center. Brinkley will explore the roots of America’s environmental movement and the leaders who shaped it. Following the lecture, he’ll sign copies of his latest book, Silent Spring Revolution.

This event is free and open to the public and is part of our America 250 celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States.

John C. Culver Public Policy Center

02/25/2026

The Culver Center and Student Justice Association are co-sponsoring Pizza & Policy: Immigration Enforcement. Join us on Monday at 5:30pm in Hubbell Hall I for some great pizza and insightful conversation!

02/20/2026

Join us on Wednesday at 5:30pm in Hubbell Hall II for a Pizza & Policy discussion on the Russia-Ukraine War and “Peace”. There will also be an information session on Iowa State University’s political science master’s programs.

02/10/2026

Simpson students: join us this Thursday at 5:30pm in Hubbell Hall I for a Pizza & Policy panel discussion on sports gambling featuring Travis Hines, Iowa State Cyclones Columnist for the Des Moines Register and Ames Tribune, and our own Dr. Matt Garrett, Dr. Don Evans, and Tara Rehmeier!

02/05/2026

How does sports gambling impact athletes, media, mental health, and policy? Join us for conversation and free pizza on February 12 at 5:30pm in Hubbell Hall.

02/02/2026

TONIGHT, it's Caucus time! If you are registered as a democrat or republican TODAY at 6:30pm is your chance to make your voice and choice heard!