Tag: "President Mark Putnam"
The Importance of Telling Our Stories
Central College’s more than 170-year legacy is woven within stories that capture the deep meaning, shared experiences and resilient journeys of its community members.
Nov 14, 2024
Scholarship Celebration 2024
The 24th annual Scholarship Celebration Dinner brought together a room full of people who share a love for Central College. Building connections among alumni, donors, students and parents bridges a network of people eager to support future generations of the Central family.
Jul 12, 2024
The Responsibility of Global Citizenship
Mark Putnam, Central College president, provides context on the role higher education plays in global citizenship.
Mar 12, 2024
Four Critical Years
Mark Putnam, Central College president, values a four-year college education because it provides opportunity for students to develop the person they will become.
Nov 2, 2023 | 1 Comment
Called To Serve
Service has been a hallmark of Central College for generations. One of the most concrete expressions of this value is the new core curriculum recently adopted by our faculty called “Engaged Citizenship.”
Jan 13, 2023
Looking Backward, Going Farther
Arend “Don” Lubbers, former president of Central College, discusses how study abroad got its start.
Jul 14, 2022
Everything Belongs To Learning
I find it fascinating to talk with policy makers about two closely related topics: education and workforce.
Jul 13, 2022
Peace and Hospitality
To be at peace in the company of those we love is the most human of conditions and the one thing we desire most.
Apr 13, 2022
Tom Johnson Retires From Central College
Tom Johnson, vice president for finance and administration/treasurer, is set to retire in April 2022.
Apr 13, 2022
Exceeding Expectations and Embracing Opportunities
Too often we are bound by the expectations of others. This is especially true for students completing high school and entering college.
Jan 11, 2022
Finding Another Gear
We’ve all used the phrase “I’m stuck” when we’re met with a problem we don’t know how to solve. This past year has taught me a lot about getting unstuck and finding another gear.
Oct 15, 2021
Champions in Life
During a recent conversation with our director of athletics, Eric Van Kley, I was reminded about the deepest values we hold with respect to intercollegiate athletics.
Jul 15, 2021
It’s Complicated
The advance of technological innovation and globalization are yielding greater societal complexity. At the same time some things seem easier for the same reason. Suffice it to say … it’s complicated.
Jan 15, 2021
College During Coronavirus
How the Central community is innovating its way through a pandemic.
Nov 16, 2020
History Repeats
The Class of 2020 missed its spring Commencement. The Class of 1930 would have empathized.
Nov 13, 2020
Resilience in Challenging Times
Central College turns to resilience in an ever-changing world of uncertainty.
Nov 13, 2020 | 1 Comment
We’ve (Almost) Been Through This Before
Central has weathered much in its 167-year history.
May 20, 2020
A Faculty Is a Learning Community
At Central, we are blessed with a remarkable faculty.
Feb 14, 2020
Leading With Our Values
Central College’s values are part of what drew me to the college nearly a decade ago.
Nov 15, 2019
