Tag: "history"
Central Shenanigans*
Among the pomp and circumstance lie playful escapades and the kind of shenanigans that only happen on college campuses. Here are some of the lesser-known stories that capture the spirited side of Central graduates.
Nov 14, 2024 | 2 Comments
Sweet Home Alabama
Fifty years since winning the NCAA Division III football championship, Central College alumni look back on and celebrate the lessons learned and the significance of the 1974 Dutch football team’s success.
Nov 14, 2024 | 1 Comment
A Pivot to Pilots
Between Spring 1941 and June 1944, Central taught hundreds to fly for the Army and Navy.
Nov 13, 2020
In Our Own Words
How has Central described itself to the world during the past 130 years?
May 20, 2020
Humanists Present
Five Central students presented original research at the eighth annual Midwest Undergraduate Conference in the Humanities.
Feb 8, 2019
Professor Emeritus George Lauber, Jr.
George Lauber, Jr., associate professor emeritus of sociology/anthropology, died May 6, 2018.
Aug 17, 2018
Chia Ning celebrates 25 years at Central
Professor of history Chia Ning’s arrived in the U.S. with $50 and dream of a Ph.D. Now she’s celebrating 25 years teaching Central students.
Jul 11, 2016
People of Vision: Leonard Kalkwarf ’50
Leonard Kalkwarf doesn’t necessarily think of himself as being creative. But his career tells a different story. After a lifetime spent tending to his flock, […]
May 19, 2016
53 Things to Love About Central
We picked 53 favorite things about Central since 1853. Did your favorite make the list?
Feb 22, 2016
Living History
Mark Barloon, lecturer of history, has had a passion for American history since he was a child—and he shares that enthusiasm with his students.
Feb 12, 2014 | 1 Comment
Four Majors, More Fun
Sophomore Riley Burkart is making the most of his Central experience–with four majors and countless extracurricular pursuits, Burkart is charting a course for success.
Aug 30, 2013
In the Apple Trees
Inspired by a railroad magnate and his city’s history, first-year Zach Russell saved the 19th century Apple Trees building in his native Burlington.
Apr 26, 2013
Metamorphosis
Central’s campus has transformed many times over its 160 year history.
Feb 22, 2013 | 2 Comments
Bringing the Boys Home
Senior history major Tony Pearson began with a simple research project about the Civil War but got sucked into the emotional saga of two Central brothers who gave their lives for their country.
Nov 29, 2012
The Rigors of Research
Junior Kyle Freischlag dove into a prestigious medical institution for a summer of cells and molecules.
Nov 26, 2012
Fingerprints of History
Junior Katie Zellmar interned at The Battle Flag Lab at the State Historical Society in Des Moines, restoring a WWI, 126th field artillery flag.
Nov 14, 2012
A History Lesson
Ben Justman ’07 got a lot more from his history major than a list of memorized dates. Just five years after graduating, he is the director of a museum with deep roots in American history.
Apr 19, 2012 | 1 Comment
