Arthur Johnson retires after 46 years

Arthur Johnson is putting away his red pen. For the past 46 years at Central, the associate professor of English has urged students to perfect their prose.

Jul 17, 2015 | 22 Comments

Joy Prothero retires after 17 years

At one time, Joy Prothero, associate professor of education, wasn’t interested in teaching. Now she has taught for 41 years. “Of course I wanted to be a teacher!” she says.

Jul 10, 2015 | 5 Comments

Michael Harris: A Career Born in Nepal

Michael Harris found his passion in the Himalayas and brought it to Central, where he has taught for 25 years.

Jul 3, 2015

Esther Streed retires after 17 years

Professor of education Esther Streed retires after 17 years teaching at Central. “I ended up really deciding to follow my heart,” she says. “I love what I do.”

Jun 26, 2015

Reflections on Wales

Jon Dressel served as resident director of Central’s study abroad program in Wales, and he shares his memories of the program.

Apr 8, 2015 | 1 Comment

Des Moines: Great Place, Great People

Central grads are leading in Des Moines — filling top roles in companies and serving with community organizations to make the area an even better place to live.

Feb 24, 2015

Setting a Record

Central students are setting a record for chemistry research.

Feb 24, 2015

Fitness After 50

The Fitness after Fifty class gives students the knowledge they need to develop safe and effective exercise programs for older adults.

Feb 24, 2015