Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
(see more)Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
Central College Students to Perform in ALMA Christmas Concert
14 Central College students will perform in the ALMA Christmas Concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Cox-Snow Music Center. Rusty Johnson, a saxophonist and 2003 Central alum, will be a guest artist.
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2019 Dec 2
Central College Students to Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble
32 Central College students will perform with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble during its holiday performance of Alfred Reed's "Russian Christmas Music" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, on the Hoekstra Family Stage in Douwstra Auditorium.
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2019 Dec 2
Central College Students to Perform in Flute and Percussion Ensemble
Eight Central College students will perform Dec. 4 in "An Evening of Flute and Percussion" in Douwstra Auditorium.
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2019 Dec 2
Central College Students Perform in Jazz Band Concert
11 Central College students performed Nov. 15 in the Jazz Band Concert in Cox-Snow Music Center. The performance also featured New York City guest artist Thana Alexa.
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2019 Nov 21
Central College Students Perform in November ALMA Concert
Nine Central College students performed Nov. 6 in the ALMA Concert in Cox-Snow Music Center.
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2019 Nov 21
Central College Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band Concerts
29 students are members of the Flying Pans Steel Band at Central College. The group performed its "Steel Graffiti" show Nov. 1-3 in Douwstra Auditorium and will perform its "Caribbean Christmas" show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Vermeer Banquet Room of Graham Conference Center.
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2019 Nov 20
Central College Students to Participate In Production of 'Illusions'
Eight Central College students will participate in the production of Ivan Viripaev's dark comedy "Illusions." The play runs Nov. 19-23 in Mr. B Studio in the Kruidenier Theatre.
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2019 Nov 18
Central College A Cappella Choir Tours Central Iowa
53 Central College students will perform with the A Cappella Choir on its Central Iowa tour that will make four stops over three days from Nov. 8-10. Several performances are free and open to the public.
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2019 Nov 7
Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago
12 Central College students participated in an Economics, Accounting and Business Management (EAM) trip Oct. 24-26 to Chicago. The students made site visits to Chicago Transit Authority, Walgreens' corporate headquarters and ABN AMRO Clearing.
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2019 Oct 29
Central College Students Participate In Production of 'Rumors'
12 Central College students participated in the production of Neil Simon's hilarious farce "Rumors." The play ran Oct. 2-5 in the Kruidenier Theatre.
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2019 Oct 16
Central College Students Attend Peace Summit in Mexico
Five Central College students attended the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, which was held Sept. 19-22 in Merida, Mexico.
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2019 Oct 11
Central College Students Perform in Steel Pans Concert During Homecoming
29 Central College students performed in the Steel Pans Concert on Sept. 29 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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2019 Oct 10
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Performs During Central College's Homecoming
33 Central College students took part in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble's performance on Sept. 29 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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2019 Oct 10
Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert During Homecoming
13 Central College students performed in the ALMA Concert on Sept. 27 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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2019 Oct 10
Central College A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers Perform during Homecoming
49 Central College students took part in a concert by the A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers on Sept. 28 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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2019 Oct 10
Central Announces 2019 Top Scholarship Winners
Central College is proud to announce this year's recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college.
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2019 Sep 13
Central College Students Named to Dean's List
Central College has announced that 16 students who studied abroad in the Spring 2019 semester have earned spots on the dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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2019 Aug 29
Central College Professor and Alumnae Present at Willa Cather Seminar
K.E. Daft and Hannah Marcum Wells, Central College alumnae, joined Josh Dolezal, professor of English, in presenting at the 17th International Willa Cather Seminar. "Unsettling Cather: Differences + Dislocations" was held June 17-21 at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
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2019 Jul 16
Central College Students Named to Dean's List
More than 275 students earned a spot on the Spring 2019 Dean's List for Central College. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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2019 Jun 26
Student profile - Sara Tallman
Sara Tallman '20 is competitive, on and off field at Central College.
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2019 Jun 19
Student Profile - Kurt Sernett
Kurt Sernett '21 is managing three majors while attending Central College.
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2019 Jun 19
Student Profile - Savanna Henning
Savanna Henning '20 studies bats and discovers herself.
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2019 Jun 19
Student Profile - Cheyanna Jennings
Cheyanna Jennings '20 balances academics, athletics, and Army National Gaurd.
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2019 Jun 19
Student Profile - Hannah Cross
Hannah Cross '19 leaves Central College ready for her next adventure in London.
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2019 Jun 19
Student profile - Ed Henning
Ed Henning '20 balances academics, athletics and being a country music star while at Cenrtal College.
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2019 Jun 19
Central Students Earn Leadership Awards
Central College honored nine students during its annual Student Leaderships Award and Recognition program April 28.
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2019 May 29
Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter
50 Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success during an April ceremony.
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2019 May 29
Seniors Graduate From Central College
198 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in May 2019.
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2019 May 22
Central College Psychology Students Present Capstone Research Projects
Fifteen Central College psychology students presented their capstone research projects.
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2019 May 20
Central College Students Present Senior Honors Thesis Projects
Seven Central College students presented their Senior Honors Thesis projects May 9.
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2019 May 14