Fall 2014 Issue
Past Issues
Great Distances from Graham Hall
Friendships formed at Central last through the trials and joys of life.
Gail George ‘77
January 29, 2015
Former Obama Spokesman Is First Gaard Scholar-In-Residence
Central hosted its first Gaard scholar-in-residence, Tommy Vietor, October 9-11. Vietor served President Barack Obama as a spokesperson for nearly a decade, including two years as national security spokesman and two years as assistant White House press secretary.
November 21, 2014
Ask an Alum: What’s it like to work at a museum?
Angie Leonard Morrow ’94 likes objects with a history. But we’re not talking about your average flea-market finds. Morrow is head registrar at The Field Museum in Chicago.
November 21, 2014
Central Connections and the Power of the Written Word
Two Central students, Melissa Urbain ’05 and Chris Stone ’96, were a decade apart but made a lasting connection.
Cindy Deppe
November 21, 2014 | 1 Comment
Championship Trio Added to Hall of Honor
Athletics
Two former athletes and a coach who won 12 Iowa Conference team championships were inducted into the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor during Homecoming Oct. 4.
Larry Happel
November 20, 2014
Summertime Scholars
Five students tackled professional research projects with faculty sponsors this summer.
Jenni Hodges
November 20, 2014
New Director for International Student Recruitment and Admission
Central hired Frederik Schlingemann, director for international student recruitment and admission.
November 19, 2014
Central Hosts Award-Winning Author
Chitra Divakaruni visited campus Sept. 24-26. Her novel “One Amazing Thing” is Central’s common reading for the year.
November 18, 2014
Scientists at Summer Camp
Parting Shot
It’s not easy, Elizabeth Paladino ’15 found, to keep middle schoolers busy all day. Paladino and Rachel Braak worked for the Science Center of Iowa this summer.
Jenni Hodges
November 18, 2014
The Legacy of Faculty
President's Corner
“What do we do really well?” When I asked faculty members, they said Central professors take students to the next level in their desired areas of knowledge and skill.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
November 18, 2014
Night of Appreciation
Central’s Star Community Partners were honored during the first-ever night game at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. The Dutch played at 6 p.m. September 13 against Monmouth College.
November 17, 2014
Practicing What He Teaches
Professor of mathematics Mark Mills practices what he teaches. Last summer, he sat for his second professional actuarial exam—not as a prospective actuary, but as a faculty member intent on doing a better job walking in his students’ shoes.
Cindy Deppe
November 17, 2014
Chemist and Connoisseur
Chemist and connoisseur Noel Powell ’93 is now a professional winemaker in Westford, Mass.
Cindy Deppe
November 17, 2014 | 1 Comment