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Central Faculty-Student Research Published in Chemistry Journal
A Central College professor and seven students have had their research on the synthesis indirubin, an isomer of indigo, published in RSC Advances, a peer-reviewed journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry. James Shriver, professor of chemistry; Kaylie...
Apr 12, 2022, 3:12pm EDT
Central Lecture Series to Focus on Poverty and Privilege in Latin America
Ally Krogstad, professor of Spanish at Central College, will present "Pobreza y privilegio en Latinoamerica (Poverty and Privilege in Latin America)" from 7-8 p.m. Monday, April 11, in the Boat/Moore rooms of Maytag Student Center. The presentation is...
Apr 11, 2022, 3:00pm EDT
Central RED Society to Present "A Glimpse Into Central College's Fascinating Early History"
Central College's Central RED Society will present "A Glimpse Into Central College's Fascinating Early History" with Bruce Boertje, a 1979 Central graduate, on Tuesday, April 19, in the Harry and Bernice Vermeer Banquet Hall in the Graham Conference Ce...
Apr 7, 2022, 4:55pm EDT
Central College Faculty Member to Attend Chicago Semester Summer Program
Maggie Schlerman, a Central College associate professor of accounting and 2002 graduate, has been selected to participate in Chicago Semester's Summer 2022 Scholar-In-Residence Program. Central is one of six founding institutions for the Chicago Semes...
Apr 7, 2022, 11:28am EDT
Central College Shifts to Neon Run
Central College will rename its springtime run to the Neon Fun Run, set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 29. The 1.853-mile untimed run/walk event (honoring Central's founding year) is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members...
Apr 5, 2022, 4:46pm EDT
President Putnam Appoints Karen Tumlinson as Central's VPFA/Treasurer
Central College President Mark Putnam has announced his appointment of Karen Tumlinson as vice president for finance and administration and treasurer of the college. Tumlinson is currently the division director of finance and operations (division chie...
Mar 30, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Central RED Society to Present "Fighting Back Against Parkinson's"
Central College's Central RED Society will present "Fighting Back Against Parkinson's" with Natasha Jansen Nikkel, a 2011 Central graduate, Tuesday, April 5, in the Dave and Ardie Sutphen Common Room in the Graham Annex on Central's campus. Lunch will...
Mar 23, 2022, 11:15am EDT
Central College's Mills Gallery to Feature Markus Haala Exhibition
Central College will welcome the works of Markus Haala to the Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts from March 23 to April 20. His exhibit is titled "Nature Morte." An artist's reception will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in ...
Mar 22, 2022, 2:43pm EDT
Central Music Performances Set for March
Central's music program will showcase three concerts in March. ALMA will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 25, in Cox-Snow Music Center. The concert will be directed by Gabriel Espinosa, a 1979 Central graduate and associate professor of music. The Fl...
Mar 22, 2022, 1:54pm EDT
Central College's Mathematics and Kinesiology Departments Build Research Experience
"The Mathematics Enthusiast" published an article prepared by Central College's Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics and assistant women's soccer coach, and Katelin Valster, lecturer of kinesiology and S.A.A.C. advisor. They designed an honors semina...
Mar 15, 2022, 1:24pm EDT