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Ellie Burns, Kristin Lewis and Mollie Kingma

Central College Staff Members to Serve Office for EOA, TRIO

Three Central College employees were elected to serve as officers with the Educational Opportunity Association and Iowa TRIO. Ellie Burns, director of pre-college programs at Central, was named secretary of the EOA. Kristin Lewis, assistant director...
Jul 13, 2020, 12:15pm EDT
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Central College Publishes Annual Writing Anthology

Central College's annual Writing Anthology, a collection of exceptional student work from across the liberal arts curriculum, has been released for the 2019-20 academic year. This marks the 40th year for the Writing Anthology, which has been continuous...
Jul 9, 2020, 4:19pm EDT
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Christine Epperly Ieuter and Mike Van Voorst

Central College Adds Two Members to Board of Trustees

Central College has announced changes to its Board of Trustees, including the addition of two new members and the retirement of two others. Mike Van Voorst and Christine Epperly Ieuter were elected as new members, beginning their terms July 1. Karin...
Jul 7, 2020, 10:47am EDT
Elyse Kriegel, William Rasmussen, Central Professor of Computer Science Stephen Fyfe, Grant Alsum and Vaughn Thompson.

Local High School Students Complete IT Certification Workshop at Central

Four high school students from the Pella area recently completed a two-week workshop on campus at Central College as they worked toward IT certification. The workshop was part of a new work-based learning program of which Central College is a partner. ...
Jun 30, 2020, 5:02pm EDT
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Central College to Host STEM Camp Visit Day

Central College is hosting a hands-on STEM Camp Visit Day for high school students. Sponsored by Marion County Community Foundation, the free event will take place Friday, July 24, and gives prospective students a chance to explore science, technology,...
Jun 25, 2020, 1:22pm EDT
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Central RED to Host Zoom Event About Bats

Central College's Central RED Society will present "The World of Bats" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. The event is free via Zoom at centralcollege.zoom.us/j/98158831865. Russ Benedict, professor of biology at Central, will discuss all things bats durin...
Jun 23, 2020, 11:52am EDT
Viktor Martisovits, Professor of Physics

Central College Announces Changes Among Faculty

Central College announces changes among its faculty for the 2020-21 academic year. Two assistant professors have earned tenure and promotion to associate professor: C.D. Adamson (B.A., M.A., Central Missouri State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech...
Jun 18, 2020, 4:19pm EDT
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Registration Still Open for Three Summer Camps at Central College

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of most of the camps and clinics scheduled each summer on campus at Central College. This includes all athletics camps. There are still a few camps accepting registration for this summer. Information...
Jun 15, 2020, 12:08pm EDT
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Central College Announces 2020-21 Student Senate Officers

Central College has announced the names of the Student Senate executive officers for the 2020-21 academic year: Aiyana Rouse has been elected Student Senate president. A biochemistry major from Glendale, Arizona, Rouse will graduate in 2021. Ty...
Jun 11, 2020, 12:12pm EDT
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Students and parents gather at the start of Scholar Days last fall. Students attending the event are eligible for various scholarships. They also get the chance to visit campus, meet future classmates and form friendships that last a lifetime.

Central College Announces 2020 Top Scholarship Winners

Central College is proud to announce this year's recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Foundation Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college. Peter H. Kuyper founded Rolscreen Company, known today as Pell...
Jun 9, 2020, 11:28am EDT
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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.

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