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Central Receives $698,675 from Brunsting Estate
Central College has received a gift of $698,675 from the Bette Brunsting estate. Brunsting, a 1956 Central graduate, returned in 1964 and served as a faculty member for 34 years. She was associate professor emerita of communication and also served as d...
Aug 19, 2019, 1:05pm EDT
Central College Announces Advancement Department Changes
Central College's advancement department announced changes to its staff. Michelle Wilkie has been promoted to director of development. She previously was a major gifts officer and handled corporate relations. In her new role, Wilkie will be responsi...
Aug 14, 2019, 9:48am EDT
$300,000 Gift to Central College, Forever Dutch Honors Marjorie Gruis, Aunt of Ardie Sutphen
Central College received a gift of $300,000 from Dave '61 and Ardie Pals Sutphen '64 toward the Forever Dutch® initiative, which funds updates for athletics facilities. The gift was made in honor of Marjorie Gruis, and the plaza in front of the P.H....
Aug 13, 2019, 9:53am EDT
Central College to Add Women's Triathlon as Varsity Sport
With support from USA Triathlon, Central College will add women's triathlon as a varsity sport. According to athletics director Eric Van Kley, it will serve as a club sport this fall before receiving varsity status in 2020. Women's collegiate triath...
Aug 12, 2019, 12:37pm EDT
Central College Adds Men's Volleyball, Women's Bowling as Club Sports
Central College is adding new club sports for the 2019-20 school year, including men's volleyball and women's bowling with the possibility of both soon becoming varsity sports. Men's volleyball and women's bowling continue to be emerging intercollegiat...
Aug 9, 2019, 10:38am EDT
Central to Host Women's Leadership Conference for Students
Central College will introduce "Leadership for the Common Good: Women's Leadership Conference" later this month. The new three-day conference will provide opportunities for juniors at Central who have been nominated by faculty and staff members. The...
Aug 8, 2019, 9:44am EDT
Central College's Journey Scholarship Fund Reaches Record Level Funding
Central College once again saw tremendous support in its fundraising efforts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. More than 4,000 alumni and friends donated more than $4.6 million to support Central's students and community. Many gifts to Centr...
Aug 6, 2019, 9:34am EDT
Central College Announces Promotions, Changes in Admission Department
Central College has announced a number of changes in its admission department. Chevy Freiburger has been promoted to executive director of admission. His responsibilities have expanded to include developing, administering and implementing admission ...
Aug 5, 2019, 9:21am EDT
Central RED Society to Host Kickoff Celebration
Central College's Central RED Society will celebrate the start of its year with a 2019-20 Kickoff Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. The event will take place in the Dave and Ardie Sutphen Room of the Graham Annex and is open to the public. ...
Aug 2, 2019, 10:03am EDT
Central College Announces Changes Among Faculty
Central College is pleased to announce changes among its faculty for the 2019-20 school year. Three assistant professors have earned tenure and promotion to associate professor: Melissa McAninch (B.S., Truman State University; M.A., Truman Sta...
Aug 1, 2019, 9:32am EDT