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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
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
Central College Service Day Set for Oct. 2
Service learning continues to be a core aspect of a Central College education. This year's Service Day, set for Wednesday, Oct. 2, invites not only students, faculty, and staff but also alumni and the public to participate. "Service Day helps instill ...
Sep 20, 2024, 2:00pm EDT
Geisler-Penquite Foundation Announces $9 Million Gift to Central College
The Geisler-Penquite Foundation awards more than $9 million to Central College, the largest single gift to Central in the college's history. "With deep appreciation, we celebrate the Geisler-Penquite Foundation for this transformative gift. We are gra...
Sep 20, 2024, 11:21am EDT
Central College Exceeds Fundraising Challenge Goal
Central College burst into the new academic year with a record-breaking Journey 48-Hour Challenge fundraiser. During the challenge running Aug. 27 to 29, the Central family raised $176,703 for student scholarships. "We are honored and awed by the trem...
Sep 16, 2024, 1:32pm EDT
Central College Homecoming 2024 Welcomes All to Campus
Central College's 2024 Homecoming plans offer alumni and the greater community opportunities to join in festivities for the whole family. Central will open the Homecoming week with guest speaker, Joy Harjo, former U.S. Poet Laureate, sharing her poetr...
Sep 10, 2024, 10:43am EDT
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to Speak at Central College
Joy Harjo, former U.S. Poet Laureate, will read from her works and participate in an interview with Harry Smith, distinguished Central College Class of 1973 alumnus and former NBC Today Show and CBS reporter, at Central's Writers Reading. The public is...
Sep 4, 2024, 3:50pm EDT
Mills Gallery Features Elizabeth Rhoads Read Art Exhibit
Central College welcomes the works of Elizabeth Rhoads Read, fiber artist, to the Mills Gallery. Read uses simple materials such as paper, discarded fabric and abject items to create organic sculptures. Her exhibit is on display until Friday, Sept. 20....
Aug 29, 2024, 12:07pm EDT
Central RED Reflects on 9/11 with Rod Bandstra
The Central RED Society welcomes Lt. Colonel Rod Bandstra, U.S. Air Force, on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Lunch will be served at 11:30 p.m. in the Dave '61 and Ardie Sutphen '64 Common Room, Central's Graham Annex. The cost is $15. Most Americans remember w...
Aug 26, 2024, 12:49pm EDT
Central College Welcomes Eight New Faculty
Central College introduces eight new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. Central continues its solid reputation encouraging students to be thought-leaders in their chosen career paths and engaged citizens. These new faculty members will nurt...
Aug 19, 2024, 11:38am EDT