Beatriz Mate-Kodjo ’11

Growing up the Central Way

Beatriz Mate-Kodjo ’11, civil rights attorney at BMK Law, advises others how to act as positive change agents in the workplace.

Jan 13, 2023

Jen Diers, director of the education program at Central College, and Kinsley Parrott ’21, founder and president of Packs for a Purpose, Inc., proudly present one of the nonprofit’s packs.

For the Kids

For Kinsley Parrott ’21, Central College sparked a dream to help vulnerable children — a spark that caught and is spreading like wildfire across the region.

Jan 13, 2023

Central College curriculum gives students access to nonprofit collaboration and connection, as Mattie Francis ’23 (pictured right) learned in a course with Kate Nesbit, assistant professor of English (pictured left).

On a Meaningful Course

Mattie Francis ’23 shares her experiences enacting change.

Jan 13, 2023

Several of Max “Dubit” Vander Pol’s friends and some former Central student employees at Dubit’s Steak House in the 1960s-70s dropped in to his Pella home in June. Seated, left to right: John Carle ’60, John Danks ’69, Steve Paris ’73, Tom Hall ’61, Herb Blom ’61, Max Vander Pol and Cliff Marlow ’75. Standing: John Goode ’79, Steve Bancroft ’70, Alex Glann ’69, Del Miller ’72, Al Dorenkamp ’75 and Al Paris ’77.

Dubit Did a Lot

Sometimes “doing a little bit” turns into a lifetime of doing a lot.

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Kat De Penning '11, third from left, poses on campus with students from Greek Bible College.

Go Unto All the World

These Central College alumni have made ministry their mission.

Jan 11, 2023

Eric Jones '87

Cruisin’ Through Homecoming 2022

Eric Jones ’87 gained a new appreciation for Central’s campus after a tour with alumni.

Jan 12, 2023

President Mark Putnam checked in with Central students working in Pella on Service Day 2022.

Called To Serve

Service has been a hallmark of Central College for generations. One of the most concrete expressions of this value is the new core curriculum recently adopted by our faculty called “Engaged Citizenship.”

Jan 13, 2023

Kyle Munson ’94

Extreme Deadline: An Unsustainable Future for Local News

Kyle Munson ’94 questions the future of local news.

Jan 12, 2023

Bob De Smidt ’61 was honored with the Alumni Stewardship, Service and Leadership Award in 2009.

A Blessing to Others

Robert “Bob” De Smidt ’61 feels blessed and now works to bless others by giving back.

Jan 12, 2023

Jen Diers, director of Central’s education program, front left, and the 2022 Geisler Penquite scholars from Central’s class of 2024, front row from left: Kate Hoogensen, Lindsey Davidson, Savannah Neil, Shanna Hudson and Sophia Egli. Back row, from left: Nolan Brand, Blake Recker, Kole Tupa, Taryn Hintz and Addison Six.

Around the Pond – Winter 2023

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Jan 12, 2023

"Remembering Kenneth Weller" graphic

Letters to the Editor – Winter 2023

Read the latest letters to the editor submissions.

Jan 13, 2023

Scene from Central College Homecoming 2022

2022 Homecoming Class Reunions

Check out all the class reunion photos from Central Homecoming 2022!

Nov 11, 2022

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