Spring 2014 Issue
Past Issues
Unleashing our Creativity
President's Corner
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.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
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.
Dana Wolthuizen
May 22, 2014
Welcome the Robots
Central hosts robotics competition to promote computer science and STEM fields.
Laura Billingsley
May 22, 2014
Taking Care of Business
Central alumni find success with entrepreneurship.
Laura Billingsley
May 22, 2014
Anthropologist-in-Residence Cynthia Mahmood
Cynthia Mahmood visited campus March 10-13 as the Frank Moore Visiting Anthropologist-in-Residence.
Laura Billingsley
May 22, 2014
Right-Brain Masters
Careers in the fine arts are a reality for a number of Central College alums.
Chelsea Toppin '12
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.
Laura Billingsley
May 22, 2014
On the Road to Success
Parting Shot
Marissa Hirschman ’17 is diving into life at Central through volunteer work and service with various campus organizations.
Dana Wolthuizen
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.
Laura Billingsley
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.
Chelsea Toppin '12
May 22, 2014
Central adds another NCAA title in men’s indoor track
Athletics
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.
Larry Happel '81
May 22, 2014
Page returns to NCAA wrestling tourney
Athletics
Junior Daniel Page earned his second ticket to the NCAA Division III wrestling tourney, after placing second at 125 pounds in the Central Regional.
Larry Happel '81
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.
Laura Billingsley
May 22, 2014
Petersen named women’s basketball coach
Athletics
Chelsea Petersen was named head women’s basketball coach at Central after serving as interim coach since August.
Larry Happel '81
May 22, 2014
Where are they now?
Class Notes
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.
Chelsea Toppin '12
May 22, 2014
Worst to first: Central surprises with men’s basketball crown
Athletics
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.
Larry Happel '81
May 19, 2014