Chase Kooyman takes part in Scholarship Celebration Days

2014 Feb 10

Central College senior Chase Kooyman presented during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Days, held Dec. 5 and 12 at the college. The event provided more than 75 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.

Kooyman participated in presentations titled "Progress towards the synthesis of C4 symmetric oxacalixarenes" and "Coffee, Caffeine, and Related Compounds in Correlation with Reduced Cancer Risk in Several Cancer Types." Kooyman, of Pella, is majoring in biochemistry and biology.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.