Best Seat in the House

Larry Happel ’81 reflects on his 45-year tenure with Central College as athletics communications director and the memorable moments and people who made a job the fulfilling career for which he’s grateful.

Jul 12, 2024 | 4 Comments

Standing On the Shoulders of Giants

Home for more than 40 years, Jim Zaffiro, professor of political science, shares his perspective on his accomplished career at Central College.

Jul 12, 2024 | 2 Comments

A Meditation on Life In Five Hundred Words (Or Less)

Óscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and class dean for the Class of 2027, reflects on the journey to becoming an engaged, global citizen.

Mar 12, 2024 | 1 Comment

Hailey Hunter '24 playing at a Central soccer game against Simpson

Looking Beyond

Hailey Hunter ’24 knew there was more for her to do, learn and be at Central College. So, she sought opportunities and pushed herself to look beyond her comfort zone.

Nov 6, 2023

Central to Leadership: Experience Matters

Joe Eilers ’18 shares the parallels between his time at Central College and now in graduate school at Stanford University.

Jul 14, 2023

Lucas ’16 and Makaye Smith Hamilton ’15 redefining “home” with their children Theodore and Eloise.

Home: Defined

Parting Shot: Lucas ’16 and Makaye Smith Hamilton ’15 redefining “home” with their children.

Apr 14, 2023

Kyle Munson ’94

Extreme Deadline: An Unsustainable Future for Local News

Kyle Munson ’94 questions the future of local news.

Jan 12, 2023

Trent Swartwoudt ’22

Civic Duty

Trent Swartwoudt ’22 considers giving back to Central College part of his civic duty.

Oct 14, 2022

Hailey Swan ’23 with the college’s British phone booth.

The Story of the Red Telephone Box on Campus

Hailey Swan ’23 tells the story of Central’s iconic red phone booth.

Jul 14, 2022

Ian Moschenross Professor of Music

Teaching Treasures

The harpsichord on Central’s campus brings together high-impact learning and a creative, rich artist environment for Central students.

Apr 13, 2022

Taryn Pennington ’13

Representing the U.S. (And Central) In Tokyo

Taryn Pennington ’13, employed by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, explains health care services for top-tier athletes.

Jan 13, 2022

Jon Witt

Innovative Academics: Relevant Programs for Today’s World

During the past two years, we’ve dealt with many complex issues — not the least of which was navigating through a global pandemic.

Oct 15, 2021

Sunny Gonzales Eighmy ’99 and husband Nathan Eighmy ’99 during their time at Central.

Thank You for Being Forever Dutch®

Athletics holds a special place in my heart. I’ve been an athlete, coach and fan at Central and loved every role.

Jul 15, 2021

Tiffany Van Gilst ’23

Young Climate Activists Like Me Need Support From Older Generations

Climate change is the problem we young climate activists are trying to fix, and we need your help.

Apr 7, 2021

Yana Rouse ’21, left, and Marin Harrington ’21, right, are helping lead an effort to build a culture of inclusion at Central.

From Moment To Movement

Yana Rouse ’21 and Marin Harrington ’21 are helping lead an effort to build a culture of inclusion at Central.

Jan 15, 2021

John Wesselink

History Repeats

The Class of 2020 missed its spring Commencement. The Class of 1930 would have empathized.

Nov 13, 2020

Marin Harrington ’21 in London’s Trafalgar Square.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

“This might be the happiest I’ve ever been,” I told my friends. The news I had to leave London arrived one week later.

May 20, 2020

Kyle Munson ’94 sits in Douwstra Auditorium holding the Spring 1994 issue of Central Bulletin, then the alumni magazine. As a senior, Munson wrote an editorial titled “Now What?”

‘Now What’ for Local News and the Liberal Arts?

Special guest editor Kyle Munson ’94 revisits his 1994 alumni magazine essay.

Feb 14, 2020

Now What?

Every senior faces one basic question as graduation looms.

May 2, 1994

Arend D. Lubbers was one of the country’s youngest college presidents when he assumed the office at Central in 1960 at age 29.

50 Years Ago at Central

The times, they are a-changin’.

Aug 15, 2019

“Landscape” by Herman Salftleven (1609-1685)

Central’s Great Art Heist

Thirty-five years ago, 11 works of art by Dutch masters disappeared from the college’s collection. They have yet to be found.

May 14, 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

Paul Weihe, associate professor of biology

Confessions of a Reticent Activist

I marched for science. I never thought I’d have to.

Nov 27, 2018 | 3 Comments

Scottie Yang ’18

Super-Selfie

Brian Peterson and Scottie Yang ’18 both love caped crusaders who make it their mission to save the world.

Aug 17, 2018

Karleigh Miller ’13

Playing Defense

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

May 23, 2018

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