Recent News
Oscar Reynaga Selected for Chicago Semester's Scholar-In-Residence Program
Central College's Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2023, has been selected for the Chicago Semester's Summer 2023 Scholar-in-Residence Program. During the workshop experience, Reynaga will have the opportunity to coll...
Mar 20, 2023, 11:59am EDT
Central College's Mark Putnam Honored for PACE Alliance Service
The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance Board of Directors honored Mark Putnam, Central College president, on his retirement as the PACE executive board president. Putnam served in the role since 2017. "I've had the privilege of serving on the ...
Mar 15, 2023, 12:07pm EDT
Central RED Society to Present "From Disaster to Hope and Healing"
Central College's Central RED Society will present "From Disaster to Hope and Healing" with Mary Glendening, hospital administrator, registered nurse and 1987 Central graduate, on Thursday, March 23. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. in Dave and Ardi...
Mar 13, 2023, 9:45am EDT
Central Receives $480,000 Gift from Geisler Penquite Foundation
The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central College a two-part gift totaling $480,000. The foundation has committed $300,000 to create three endowed scholarships for students accepted into the education program. In addition, the foundation gave $18...
Mar 9, 2023, 3:20pm EST
Welcome Spring with Music Programs at Central College
Central College's music program prepares for a busy March including a Spring Break tour and concerts. Join the Flying Pans Steel Band in Douwstra Auditorium for their Caribbean-style post-tour concert. The ensemble will be performing at 6 p.m. on Sund...
Mar 6, 2023, 12:40pm EST
Central College Announces New Chief Talent, Equity and Engagement Officer
Jill Anderson will join Central College as the new chief talent, equity and engagement officer, beginning March 6. Anderson will head up the newly created Office of Talent, Equity and Engagement. This new role combines three key areas at Central: tale...
Mar 2, 2023, 2:26pm EST
Central College's Theatre Program to Perform Interactive Play for All Ages
Central College's upcoming theatrical performance will start in March with a trip to outer space. "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," by Ernie Nolan, follows a new galactic recruit, a missing star and a bit of unexpected mayhem in the world of the Star K...
Mar 1, 2023, 4:03pm EST
Central College Students Help Plant Prairie
Central College students in the Fall 2022 Conservation Biology and Ecology of Iowa class took part in the seeding of a new prairie around Lake Red Rock dam. Russ Benedict, professor of biology at Central and director of Prairies for Agriculture Project...
Feb 28, 2023, 10:57am EST
Central College Legacy of Leadership featured in AGB Article
The magazine AGB Trusteeship featured an article entitled, "Managing the Presidency Through the Arc of Time," and the legacy of leadership over many years at Central College. Central President and author Mark Putnam outlined how continuity can be incre...
Feb 27, 2023, 11:10am EST
Central's Commencement Speaker Announced
Heather Burr Isaacson, a 1997 Central College graduate, will speak at the college's Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Isaacson's passion to support students and help them attain a college educati...
Feb 23, 2023, 10:00am EST