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Central College Plans Class of 2020 Commencement in September
Central College is planning to recognize its Class of 2020 with an in-person commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Commencement scheduled in May was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event...
Sep 3, 2020, 1:29pm EDT
Central College's Journey Scholarship 48-Hour Challenge a Success
Central College's Journey Scholarship 48-Hour Challenge surpassed its goal, raising more than $185,000 for students last week. From noon Tuesday, Aug. 25, to noon Thursday, Aug. 27, $185,180.33 was raised from 325 alumni and friends of Central. "...
Sep 2, 2020, 9:31am EDT
Molly Wood's Botanical Photos Exhibited in Central College's Mills Gallery
Central College is showcasing the photographs of Molly Wood in an exhibit titled "The Poison Garden" through Sept. 23 in the Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts. The exhibit originally was scheduled to be on campus in March and A...
Aug 31, 2020, 10:56am EDT
Central College Promotes Jessica Klyn de Novelo to Lead Career Development
Central College has promoted Jessica Klyn de Novelo to assistant dean for career development and civic engagement. Klyn de Novelo is a 2005 graduate of Central and has worked at the college since graduating. Klyn de Novelo worked for eight years in ...
Aug 27, 2020, 12:28pm EDT
Central RED Hosts Presentation on Iowa Water Quality
Central College's Central RED Society will present "Iowa Water Quality: Past, Present and Future" with Pete Eyheralde during a virtual event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. The event is free and can be accessed via Zoom here: wmpenn.zoom.us/j/91731390352...
Aug 26, 2020, 2:05pm EDT
Former Central Chaplain Fran De Jong Leaves Gift for College
Central College received an estate gift from Fran De Jong, a 1957 graduate and former chaplain at the college. Her gifts totaled more than $110,000 and helped fund scholarships for students. De Jong was one of the first women ordained in the Reforme...
Aug 24, 2020, 11:56am EDT
Pella Area School-Business Partnership Named STEM BEST Program Model
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds named a collaboration of the Pella Community School District, of which Central College also is a partner, a new STEM BEST Program partner. The program, the Partnership for Excellent Educational Resources for STEM (PEERS), receive...
Aug 19, 2020, 2:10pm EDT
Central College Receives Gift From Estate of Marjorie Giles
Central College received an estate gift of more than $200,000 from Marjorie Giles, a former longtime Central staff member. Giles' estate gift funded the Marjorie Giles Endowed Scholarship, which will be awarded for the first time during the 2020-21 aca...
Aug 17, 2020, 10:47am EDT
Central College Hosts Women's Leadership Conference
Central College will host a five-day women's leadership conference on campus Aug. 17-21. The event brings together women from the region, state and beyond to discuss issues in women's leadership, knowledge, skills and values. It is the second year f...
Aug 14, 2020, 9:32am EDT
Central College Hosts National Diversity Speaker Eddie Moore Jr.
Eddie Moore Jr., recognized as one of the nation's top motivational speakers and educators, will present a live and virtual discussion on his book "The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Central College's Douws...
Aug 13, 2020, 11:40am EDT