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Giving Tuesday Provides Big Boost for Student Scholarships at Central
The Central College community demonstrated remarkable generosity this Giving Tuesday, reaching 127% of its fundraising goal. Central had a record-breaking level of participation by alumni, families and friends who contributed more than $129,700 during ...
Dec 12, 2024, 2:08pm EST
Central RED Explores the Specialness of Manning, Iowa
The Dutch heritage of Pella can be paralleled with the German heritage and pride of Manning, Iowa. Learn about the community's uniqueness at the next Central Red Society gathering Thursday, Dec. 5. Join Tim Weible as he presents "Manning is a Little P...
Nov 21, 2024, 2:46pm EST
Central College Personal Training Program Recognized
The National Strength and Conditioning Association named Central College's personal training program as an NSCA Education Recognition Program. The ERP recognizes and distinguishes programs with approved and standardized strength and conditioning or per...
Nov 14, 2024, 9:52am EST
Central College Earns Two Best of District VI CASE Awards
Central College received two Best of District VI awards from the Midwest Division of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Division VI includes public and private colleges and universities in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, ...
Nov 12, 2024, 9:44am EST
Remembering Saipan with Central's Mark Barloon
The Central RED Society welcomes Mark Barloon, senior lecturer of history at Central College, Monday, Nov. 18. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. in the Boat, Moore and Weller Rooms, Maytag Student Center. The cost is $20. B...
Nov 7, 2024, 9:11am EST
Central College Enters Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee Admission Agreement
Central College adopted the Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee admission agreement to streamline the transfer process for Iowa community college and qualifying high school students to private four-year institutions. Central is one of 19 private, nonprofi...
Nov 5, 2024, 9:39am EST
Watch the Iconic 'A Christmas Carol' Production at Central
Central College's theatre program will perform "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. This holiday classic will incorporate a cast of 30 students, faculty and communit...
Nov 4, 2024, 10:55am EST
Mills Gallery Welcomes Art Exhibit by Leo Bird '14
Central College welcomes the graphic memoir, "The Words He Cannot Say," by Leo Bird, 2014 Central graduate, to the Mills Gallery beginning Monday, Nov. 4. Meet the artist at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the gallery during the artist's reception. Bird w...
Oct 31, 2024, 8:11am EDT
Sounds of the Seasons from Central College
Central College's music program welcomes the public to a host of concerts and holiday music, including the 50th annual Christmas Candlelight Concerts. The Flying Pans Steel Band fall show "Caverns of Steel" will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and 3...
Oct 29, 2024, 9:29am EDT
Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Foundation Scholarship Winners
Central College celebrates the award of 16 new Geisler-Penquite Scholars in 2024. The Geisler-Penquite Foundation honors and supports exceptional students in the college's education program who exhibit academic success, progress in the program and pot...
Oct 28, 2024, 1:27pm EDT