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Attendees at the 2024 Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship dinner from Central College are, from left: Paulina Mena, professor of biology, Noemi Vega, Class of 2025, Jenna-Marie Hernandez, Class of 2024, and Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish.

Central Students Awarded Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarships

Latinos Unidos of Iowa awarded scholarships to two Central College students during Unlocking Your Future, the 2024 academic scholarship awards ceremony and dinner. Oscar Reynaga, Central senior lecturer of Spanish and class dean for the Class of 2027, ...

Oct 9, 2024, 10:43am EDT

Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry at Central, co-authors academic article focused on teaching organic chemistry to students.

Central Professor Wackerly Published in Academic Journal

Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry at Central College, is the lead author of an article titled "Teaching Abductive Reasoning for Use as a Problem-Solving Tool in Organic Chemistry and Beyond," recently published in Frontiers in Education. ...

Oct 8, 2024, 1:01pm EDT

Grandparent Day welcomes grandchildren and grandparents to the Central College football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, and honors the late Dan Marburger. Pictured is Dan and his grandson, Miles.

Inaugural Grandparent Day Special at Central College Football

Central College introduces Grandparent Day on Saturday, Oct. 19. Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchild/ren to the Central football game at 1 p.m. in the Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium when the team plays Luther College. All children 12...

Oct 7, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

Central College alumnus Jeff Boeyink, Class of 1985, donates to Central’s internship programs.

Gifts to Central College Support Internships

College internships jumpstart many professional careers and Central College believes these are important to post-graduation success. Central students gain real-world experience, professional networks, practical application of knowledge and skills learn...

Oct 3, 2024, 4:42pm EDT

Central’s music programs offer a variety of concert events for the public in October.

Music Concerts from Central College

Central College will host several music performances open to the public. The Flying Pans Alumni Steel Band will perform Homecoming weekend, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's AeroSteel concert. It will highlight much of the same Aerosmith ...

Oct 2, 2024, 2:01pm EDT

The Mills Gallery features the works of Stina Joy Henslee through Friday, Oct. 18. Two of her many pieces are Ecclesiastes 7:26 and Revelations 19:7.

Mills Gallery Features Stina Joy Henslee Art Exhibit

Central College welcomes the works of Stina Joy Henslee, mixed media artist and graphic designer, to the Mills Gallery. The exhibit is on display Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Friday, Oct. 18. An artist's reception will be 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Hen...

Sep 30, 2024, 12:34pm EDT

Central College students will perform “A Body of Water” as an all-student-produced play. Directing the play are Amelia Brown ’25, Emily Shields ’25 and Brooklynn Cassens ’25.

'A Body of Water' Performance Set for Oct. 3-6

Central College's theatre program will present an all-student-produced play, "A Body of Water," by Lee Blessing. The performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 3-5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in Kruidenier Theatre. The performance is free and runs approximate...

Sep 26, 2024, 10:27am EDT

Explore creative writing and memories in a two-part Central Red program.

Central RED to Offer a Two-part Exploratory Writing Program

The Central RED Society will host a two-part presentation "Memory and Self-Discovery: A Hands-on Introduction to Exploratory Writing," with Dan Weeks, a retired book and magazine editor, Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Tuesday, Oct. 15. Dinner will be served at ...

Sep 25, 2024, 1:22pm EDT

Matt Sutter to lead the Entrepreneur Speakers Series that begins 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Central College, and welcomes the public.

Entrepreneur Speaker Series Begins Oct. 3 at Central College

The Central College Entrepreneur Speaker Series offers community members and students insights, tips and practice for business concepts and investor pitches. The six-week speaker and workshop series is hosted by Matt Sutter, lecturer of accounting and ...

Sep 24, 2024, 12:20pm EDT

Perk up and smell the new Forever Dutch® Roast coffee introduced by Central College.

Brewing Success: Central College Introduces Forever Dutch Roast

In step with the Dutch's love for coffee, Central College launched a new brew, Forever Dutch Roast, in partnership with Iris Coffee Company in Pella. Forever Dutch Roast is a medium roast coffee roasted at Iris Coffee Company in Pella, Iowa. The beans...

Sep 23, 2024, 10:39am EDT

About Central College

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.