2019 graduates

Commencement 2019: The Measure of Success

Highlights from Commencement 2019

Aug 15, 2019

Commencement speaker Steven Van Wyk ’81

Alumni Honors

Central College bestowed special honors on three of its own during its annual commencement ceremony May 18.

Aug 15, 2019

Dave Sutphen ’61, second from right, and his wife, Ardie Pals Sutphen ’64, second from left

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dave ’61 and Ardie Pals Sutphen ’64 were honored by Central College’s student-athletes at the Dutchies award event.

Aug 15, 2019

Jeremy Vester ’19 and Dave Sutphen ’61 pose together on Hoo-Rah Day.

Celebrating Hoo-Rah! Day

Central College celebrated its third-annual Hoo-Rah! Day Wednesday, April 10.

May 14, 2019

Leslie Duinink ’90

Duinink Named Registrar

Interim registrar and associate professor of exercise science Leslie Duinink ’90 has been appointed registrar.

May 14, 2019

Steve Van Wyk ’81

2019 Commencement Speaker

Steve Van Wyk ’81 will speak at Central’s 2019 commencement Saturday, May 18

May 10, 2019

Rob Lindley ’95 wasn’t a standout on the Central College stage. That may be one reason he’s so successful—and so generous-spirited—now.

An Actor and a Gentleman

Rob Lindley ’95 on acting and authenticity.

Feb 8, 2019

Former roommates: Melanie Hopkins ’12 and Abby Lukensmeyer Bobst ’12

Winning the Roommate Lottery

Four pairs of roommates share stories of lasting—and life-altering—friendships.

Feb 8, 2019

Vandon House residents on their fancy night out. Photo courtesy of Sara Richardson Perez ’02.

Last Night in London

For one golden moment, the city was ours forever.

Feb 8, 2019

From left to right, front row to back row: Lynn Hinga Branderhorst ’79, Callie Gardeman ’18, Ann Hinga Klein ’80, Professor of Chemistry Cathy Hinga Haustein ’76, Professor of Art Treva Reimer, Michelle Stam and Sarah Purdy ’16.

Children’s Book Collaboration

Central alumni, faculty and local business owners are collaborating to create a children’s picture book.

Aug 17, 2018

Karleigh Miller ’13

Playing Defense

Karleigh Miller ’13 shines in the courtroom as a criminal defense attorney.

May 23, 2018

Attendees also gathered for a group photo, recreating a pose photographed during the fraternity’s early days.

Theta Kappa Alpha Celebrates 52 Years of Thetas on Founders Day

Theta Kappa Alpha alumni returned to campus February 24 to join the fraternity’s current members for “Founders Day.”

May 23, 2018

Grand Lemmings John Mitchell ’95 and Troy Den Herder ’92 returned for the 2017 Lemming Race.

Grand Lemmings Unite

Looking back at 40 years of Lemming Races, Grand Lemmings share their stories.

Nov 15, 2017

Guide to Dutch Tailgating

Take your own tailgating to the next level with a quick guide to tailgating at Central.

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Prepared to Serve

Central names 2017 Alumni Award recipients.

Aug 17, 2017 | 1 Comment

Heiting-Doane balances volunteering with his job and family time with wife Jana and their two children.

Setting an Example

Heiting-Doane ’04 provides legal help to immigrants.

Aug 17, 2017

Harold De Bie ’65 and wife Bea Werner De Bie ’65.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Coaching

Harold De Bie ’65 received the Lifetime Achievement Award for coaching.

Aug 17, 2017

Frank Friers '71

Finding His Voice

For Frank Friers ’71, attending Central proved life-changing.

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’99 grad leads community impact programs for IT giant.

A Googler for Good

Erica Swanson ’99 works at Google with community-impact programs.

Feb 13, 2017

For 15 years, VanderWilt traveled the world bringing wheelchairs to those in need.

Wheels Up

Career pilot traveled the world with the Wheelchair Foundation.

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From Central to Africa

Clayton Boeyink ’10 travels the world to help those in crisis.

Nov 15, 2016

Seth Eash '18 interned with the Green Bay Packers this fall.

Alumni Network Opens Doors to Pro Teams

Junior Seth Eash is Central’s latest athletic training student to land an NFL internship with alumni connections.

Nov 15, 2016

Murray with her team and Xander, the German shepherd puppy she is raising for the Fidelco guide dog organization.

Service Before Self

Chris Murray ’89 finds herself on a path to social service.

Nov 15, 2016

2016 Alumni Award Winners

Alumni awards honor the recipients’ contributions to their career fields, to service and to Central College.

Nov 15, 2016

Where are they now? Harold Kolenbrander ’60

Harold Kolenbrander taught chemistry at Central, then became academic dean and provost.

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