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Central RED Hosts Presentation with Local Law Enforcement
Central College's Central RED Society will present "Building Legitimacy and Trust with Local Law Enforcement" with Shane McSheehy, Aaron Fuller and Jason Sandholdt during a virtual event at noon Tuesday, April 6. Membership to Central RED is require...
Mar 18, 2021, 2:05pm EDT
Dirksen Gift Backs COVID Testing for Student-Athletes at Central College
Helped by a lead gift from alumnus, longtime donor and former staff member Gary Dirksen, Central College has wrapped up a $30,000 fundraising project for COVID-19 test kits for student-athletes. Student-athletes at Central and throughout all divisio...
Mar 15, 2021, 10:45am EDT
Lee Weers Promoted to Director of ITS Department at Central College
Central College is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Weers to director of Information Technology Services. Weers assumes responsibility of the department following Deb Bruxvoort's retirement from Central in December 2020. A long-term member o...
Mar 11, 2021, 11:58am EST
Central College Sponsors First Annual Black and Brown Business Summit
Central College is proud to announce it will sponsor the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce's first annual Black and Brown Business Summit, presented by Principal Financial Group, from April 22-23 at Athene in West Des Moines. The two-day conferenc...
Mar 8, 2021, 10:56am EST
Central College Music Performances Set for March
Central College's music department will showcase three virtual performances in March. Performances will kick off with a Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in Douwstra Auditorium. The concert will feature a solo by Katey...
Mar 4, 2021, 4:06pm EST
Shannan Mattiace '90 to Speak at Central College 2021 Commencement
Shannan Mattiace, professor of political science at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, will speak at Central College's Commencement ceremony May 15, 2021, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Mattiace, a 1990 Central graduate, has been with...
Mar 1, 2021, 12:40pm EST
Central College Professors to Discuss Diversity, Inclusion in STEM
Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics, and Liz Golovatski, assistant professor of physics, will present "Who should be in STEM?" from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. The presentation is part of Central's 2021 Faculty Lecture Series with a focus on diver...
Feb 25, 2021, 2:25pm EST
Central College Voted Best of Red Rock 2020
Central College won two Best of Red Rock Area awards from the Marion County Development Commission. For 2020, Central was named Best Caterer and Best Conference Venue. Central has frequently won top honors in these categories in the past. Pella C...
Feb 24, 2021, 12:30pm EST
Central RED Offers Look at Cargill Operations
Central College's Central RED Society will present "Cargill: Who are we?" with Jackie Seekamp and Bryce Bloomquist during a virtual event at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18. Membership in Central RED is required to attend, and a Zoom link will be emai...
Feb 22, 2021, 9:32am EST
Central College Theatre Department to Premiere Film Series "Shakespeare Shorts"
Central College's theatre department will present "Shakespeare Shorts" online only from Feb. 24-27. It can be accessed at central.edu/shakespeare. The series will premiere at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, and is available to stream online through midni...
Feb 15, 2021, 12:28pm EST
