Central Adds Nine Faculty Members

Nine new faculty members joined Central this fall.

Nov 15, 2016

Bade ’09 Named Adviser of the Year

Bade was chosen for her advising work, genuine support and extraordinary impact on students.

Nov 15, 2016

Nicole Kaplan Awarded Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts

Kaplan has taught at Central since 2002 and directed Central’s Paris program until 2006.

Nov 15, 2016

Senior Gift Replaces Lollipop Lights

New lights illuminate campus thanks to senior gift.

Nov 14, 2016

Students connected with alumni in sustainability-related fields during Central’s first Green Drinks networking event.

Green Drinks Connects Students, Alumni in Sustainability

Students, faculty and staff connected with alumni, community partners and others who work in sustainability-related fields.

Aug 15, 2016

Scene from the Forever Dutch initiative's groundbreaking ceremony.

Forever Dutch Construction Officially Launched

Groundbreaking for the expansion of P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium represented the next component of the Forever Dutch initiative.

Aug 15, 2016

Archives Preserve Student News Since 1876

Central has preserved more than 125 years of history through The Ray and Pelican.

Aug 15, 2016

Central Serves 2,523 Hours During Service Day

More than 700 volunteers participated in projects throughout central Iowa.

Aug 15, 2016

Record-Breaking Crowd Attends Scholarship Dinner

P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium was full for the 16th annual Central College Scholarship Celebration Dinner this year.

Aug 15, 2016

Candidates on Campus

Central was a popular stop for presidential candidates representing both Democrats and Republicans during the lead up to the Iowa caucuses. Five candidates held events on campus, giving students and community members the chance to hear their messages, ask questions and, in some cases, meet the
candidates in person.

May 19, 2016

Student caucus workshop

Mock Caucus Prepares Community

Students and community members had the opportunity to learn how to caucus during a non-partisan presentation of a mock caucus in Maytag Student Center Jan. 26.

May 19, 2016

Professors Announce Retirement

Debela Birru, associate professor of business management, retired this spring. Birru taught at Central for 27 years, during which time he was selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award three times (May 1996, 2007 and 2013).

May 19, 2016

Upward Bound students

We Will Teach You to Dream: 50 Years of Upward Bound at Central

Every five years, Central competes with colleges and universities across America for a federal grant to help high school students dream big about education. And […]

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Parachute at Central College

CAB Brings Rockers Parachute to Campus

Central students ask the Campus Activity Board (CAB) every year to bring notable
artists to campus, and this spring CAB engaged pop-rock band Parachute for a performance
March 1. Parachute electrified the crowd at P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. The concert was open
to students and the public.

May 18, 2016

Board Room Named

Graham Annex board room has been named the Rankin Nakahara Board Room.

Feb 22, 2016

’71 Class Endows Scholarship

Members of Central’s 1971 class provided funding to permanently endow the Class of 1971 Scholarship.

Feb 22, 2016

Happy Birthday, Dr. Weller

On November 17, a crowd surprised former president Ken Weller to celebrate his 90th birthday.

Feb 22, 2016

Geisler Library Renovated

Geisler Library’s second floor was renovated for better function, aesthetics and student collaboration.

Feb 22, 2016

Actors and Alum in Residence

The Theater of Public Policy and Adam Mason were in residency at Central.

Feb 22, 2016

Meet our New Faculty

Central welcomed 11 new faculty members to campus this fall.

Nov 16, 2015

Karen Heringer donated her time over the summer to spruce up campus.

Making Campus Bloom

Master Gardener Karen Heringer spent many hours volunteering to spruce up campus.

Nov 16, 2015

New Trustees Welcomed

Three new members join the board of trustees.

Nov 16, 2015

Campus Updates Continue

Several renovation projects were completed this fall.

Nov 16, 2015

Rev. Ellen Nolte Racheter, Don Racheter, John Fisher '87 and Bill Northup '83 celebrated 30 years of Central mock trial.

Mock Trial Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Central’s mock trial team celebrated 30 years on May 9 with a reception and dinner.

Aug 18, 2015

Campus Updates Underway

The outdoor patio of Maytag Student Center, the organic garden and Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium were some of the sites refreshed this summer.

Aug 18, 2015

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