Unleashing our Creativity
One of the most widely watched TED Talks is focused on the subject of education. For those not familiar, TED, which stands for Technology, Education and Design, produces brief online video lectures and presentations on a wide range of topics that explore emerging trends, describe interpretive frameworks and challenge conventional wisdom.
May 22, 2014 | 1 Comment
Master of humor tells stories on campus
All eyes were on Kevin Kling, waiting for the next gut-buster, and he definitely didn’t disappoint during his Writers Reading appearance Feb. 20.
May 22, 2014
Welcome the Robots
Central hosts robotics competition to promote computer science and STEM fields.
May 22, 2014
Anthropologist-in-Residence Cynthia Mahmood
Cynthia Mahmood visited campus March 10-13 as the Frank Moore Visiting Anthropologist-in-Residence.
May 22, 2014
Right-Brain Masters
Careers in the fine arts are a reality for a number of Central College alums.
May 22, 2014
MLK Day Speakers
Central celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a convocation and service project. The campus welcomed alums Annie Wignall Foskett ’10, founder of The Care Bags Foundation and educator, and Mollie Ibbotson Phukan ’05, former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA member and outreach consultant.
May 22, 2014
On the Road to Success
Marissa Hirschman ’17 is diving into life at Central through volunteer work and service with various campus organizations.
May 22, 2014 | 1 Comment
Study Abroad Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
It’s a year of celebration for Central’s study abroad programs. In 1965, the first program was launched in Paris, and over the years many more opportunities have developed for students to gain international experience.
May 22, 2014
On a Mountaintop
Professor of religion Chad Pierce, former minister and marine, sets out to challenge his students to explore the Christian religion.
May 22, 2014
Central adds another NCAA title in men’s indoor track
Competing in the men’s indoor track and field finals in Lincoln, Neb., Horton was anchoring Central’s distance medley relay team, joined by senior Austin O’Brien, sophomore Spencer Hammack and junior Drew Jackson.
May 22, 2014
Page returns to NCAA wrestling tourney
Junior Daniel Page earned his second ticket to the NCAA Division III wrestling tourney, after placing second at 125 pounds in the Central Regional.
May 22, 2014
A Path to Nonprofits
Michelle Bahl Raymer ’06 has made a habit of taking the road less traveled. She did this literally through service work with the Peace Corps in Guinea, West Africa, as well as through her career path in the nonprofit sector.
May 22, 2014
Petersen named women’s basketball coach
Chelsea Petersen was named head women’s basketball coach at Central after serving as interim coach since August.
May 22, 2014
Where are they now?
Megan Clayberg served Central for 14 years by coaching volleyball to three national titles and teaching in the exercise science department from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s.
May 22, 2014
Worst to first: Central surprises with men’s basketball crown
Countless factors combined to transform Central from a 10-14 club a year ago to a 21-8 squad that was 11-3 in league play and won its first NCAA Division III tournament game since 1991.
May 19, 2014
Fun read, Kyle. Thanks!
Kyle, thanks for the excellent article, and I love the Styx
The Styx concert was before my time, but I covered both the