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Catherine Haustein, author, freelance chemistry, professor emerita of chemistry and Central Class of 1977 graduate.

Catherine Haustein, Author, Will Speak at Central College's Writers Reading

Central College will welcome Catherine Hinga Haustein, author, professor emerita of chemistry, freelance chemist and 1977 Central graduate, to the Fall 2023 Writers Reading. Haustein will read from her newest novel, "Snakes in the Class," at 6:30 p.m.,...

Oct 16, 2023, 2:36pm EDT

Central College’s 2023-24 Student Senate. Front row, DelTon Alexander, Jenna-Marie Hernandez, Gunner Hutton, Cassie Elliott. Second: Esveidy Soto-Soto, Ethan Berning, Bailey Anderson, Abigail Goering, Jennifer Larson, Mykenna Cole, Lindsey Hollibaugh, Piper Eighmy, Joslynn Moore. Third: Nathan Larson, Cole McGriff, Cashen Thompson, Carter Nelson, Daysi Harris, Emma Murphy, Lucas Vroom. Missing: Mya Ehresman, North Lindell, Alejo Marcon, Morgan Roelfs, Jaycee Shaver.

Central Student Senate Officers Announced for 2023-24

Central College Student Senate announces the executive officers for the 2023-24 academic year. Jenna-Marie Hernandez has been elected as Student Senate president. A biochemistry and biology double major and Spanish minor from Slater, Iowa, Hernande...

Oct 12, 2023, 3:35pm EDT

High-school seniors who participate in one of Central’s Scholar Days can earn additional scholarships as well as learn more about the academic programs of interest, participate in an open-ended group discussion and interview with a Central faculty member.

Central College Expands Scholarship Options and Offers Scholar Days

Central College will host four Scholar Day experiences for prospective students to earn top academic scholarships beyond financial aid awards at the time of admission, up to full tuition. Scholar Days will be Saturdays, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Jan. 27 and Feb...

Oct 9, 2023, 10:37am EDT

Central RED Hosts "You Make the Call" with Brad Van Vark '78

The Central RED Society will present "You Make the Call," with Brad Van Vark, Tuesday, Oct. 17. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 6 p.m. in the Dave '61 and Ardie Sutphen '64 Common Room, Graham Annex, on Central's ...

Oct 4, 2023, 3:43pm EDT

Recipients of the 2023 Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship from Central College are: from left: Jenna-Marie Hernandez, Luka Flores and Noemi Vega.

Three Central Students Awarded Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarships

Latinos Unidos of Iowa awarded scholarships to three Central College students during its annual awards night. Oscar Reynaga, Central senior lecturer of Spanish and class dean for the Class of 2027, volunteers with Latinos Unidos of Iowa. He presented s...

Oct 3, 2023, 10:06am EDT

Wilma Damhof Hoekstra ’45 and ’69, Central’s oldest known alumna, waved to the crowds and enjoyed Homecoming. Hoekstra will turn 100 in late October.

Cheers to Central's Homecoming Highlights

Central College launched a new fundraising option, honored one of its oldest alumni, celebrated many reunion classes and decisively won its football game during Homecoming 2023. Forever Dutch Lager was released during Homecoming weekend with strong su...

Oct 2, 2023, 4:38pm EDT

Central RED Hosts Experiences at the FBI National Academy

Central College's Central RED Society will present "Experiences at the FBI National Academy," with Paul Haase, Pella Police Department captain, Tuesday, Oct. 10. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation beginning at noon in the Dave '6...

Sep 28, 2023, 9:00am EDT

Grant William Thye, Class of 1993 Central graduate, will display his art in the Mills Gallery as he returns to campus for his 30th Class Reunion.

Central College's Mills Gallery Features Alum Grant William Thye

Central College welcomes the works of Grant William Thye, an artist and Class of 1993 Central graduate. Thye's painting and collage exhibit is titled "Kiddin' Around: Works in Progress," and will be on display during Homecoming 2023. A reception for t...

Sep 27, 2023, 11:52am EDT

Central College President Mark Putnam installed Lori Witt, professor of history, as the 11th Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts.

Central College Installs Endowed Chair Lori Witt

Lori Witt, associate professor of history at Central College, was installed as the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Named after Central's 18th president who served from 1970-90, the three-year endowed ...

Sep 21, 2023, 9:38am EDT

Kid Captains for 2023, from left: Graham Beekhuizen, Liam Smith, Ellie Van Dyke, Finley Smothers, Sam Manning and Lucas Disselkoen.

Central's Kid Captains Recognized at Football Game

Central College welcomed six outstanding Pella area students from fourth to eighth grades for Kid Captain Day at the Central football game Saturday, Sept. 16. Kid Captains were nominated by their peers using a rubric of characteristics such as having ...

Sep 19, 2023, 2:19pm 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.