Recent News
Central College's Forever Dutch 48-Hour Challenge Surpasses Goal
Central College's Forever Dutch® 48-Hour Challenge was a huge success, surpassing the $220,000 funding goal needed to complete renovations of the lower level of P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. During the 48-hour challenge, $291,588 was raised through donatio...
Aug 26, 2019, 11:51am EDT
Central College Adds Four New Members to Board of Trustees
Central College has announced changes to its board of trustees, including the addition of four new members and the retirement of two others. Kristi Jaarsma Balk, Mark Ellingson, Steve Perkins and Mark VanderLinden were elected as new members, beginn...
Aug 22, 2019, 9:25am EDT
Central RED to Spend a Day in Newton
Central College's Central RED Society will spend a day in Newton, leaving Pella at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Cost is $15 and includes a box lunch. The class is limited to 40 people and membership in Central RED is required. The day in Newton ...
Aug 20, 2019, 12:18pm EDT
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