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Ian Moschenross, Central College Professor of Music

Central College Faculty Recital to Feature Composition by Central Alumnus

Ian Moschenross, professor of music at Central College, will present a piano recital featuring classical piano music as well as a selection composed by a Central alumnus. The concert will be held in Douwstra Auditorium at Central College at 8 p.m. Frid...

Aug 31, 2018, 11:29am EDT

Central College welcomes these new faculty and staff: Back row left to right: Leslie Duinink, interim registrar; Jess Klyn de Novelo, director of career and professional development; Pavithra Premaratne, assistant professor of physics and engineering; and Alan Hastings, assistant professor of education. Front row left to right: Julie Summers, lecturer of management and marketing; Morgan Keasler, associate director of career and professional development; Rosa Virginia Mendez, assistant director of study abroad; Dana Berggren, assistant director of community-based learning; and Amanda Clark, instructor of education.

Central College Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

Central College announces four new teaching faculty members and four new staff members. NEW FACULTY Amanda Clark (B.A., Simpson College, M.S., Drake University), instructor of education. Alan Hastings (B.A., history; B.A., economics; Ph.D., cu...

Aug 28, 2018, 2:42pm EDT

Central College Hosts NCAA Choices Program on the Misuse of Alcohol

The misuse of alcohol and its consequences will be the focus of a program at Central College in September. In partnership with Central, the Prevention Research Institute and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Choices program, Derek Jorden,...

Aug 22, 2018, 1:38pm EDT

Central College students are able to participate in a number of research projects because of grant funding from the Moore Family Foundation.

Central College Faculty Receives $70,000 to Benefit Teaching

The Moore Family Foundation Faculty Development Program for Teaching is providing grant funding for 14 faculty projects at Central College for the 2018-19 academic year. The funding totals almost $71,000 for this year. Individual grants for the 2018...

Aug 22, 2018, 1:02pm EDT

A previous Central RED field trip to the Bridges of Madison County.

Central RED to Host First Events of 2018-19 Academic Year

Central RED Society to Host Kick-Off Celebration Central College's Central RED Society is a lifelong learning program that enriches members' lives through relevant, broad-based learning experiences. The group will celebrate the start of its 2018-19 ...

Aug 21, 2018, 5:28pm EDT

Central College Presents Pella Community Invitational at Mills Gallery

Central College presents the Pella Community Invitational at the Mills Gallery, located in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts on Central's campus. The exhibit will open Wednesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Sept. 14. The gallery is open Monday-Friday...

Aug 15, 2018, 2:00pm EDT

The Boardwalk House, located on the northeast corner of Broadway and University streets at Central College.

Central College's Boardwalk House Gets New Home

A historic home on the Central College campus will soon be traveling to a new location. The Boardwalk House, located at the northeast corner of Broadway and University streets, drew a great deal of attention earlier this year when the college partne...

Aug 8, 2018, 1:25pm EDT

Central students participate in the college's annual Service Day.

Central College Hosts Volunteer State of Iowa Service Plan Feedback Event

Central College will host a feedback session on Iowa's State Service Plan, Monday, August 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Stutphen Room of Central College's Graham Annex, 812 University Street, Pella, Iowa. Volunteer Iowa (The Iowa Commission on Vo...

Jul 31, 2018, 4:31pm EDT

Open House to Celebrate Renovated Douwstra Auditorium

Central College invites the public to share in celebrating the completion of extensive renovations to historic Douwstra Auditorium. A public open house will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the auditorium. "The first public concert...

Jul 24, 2018, 11:17am EDT

Central College has mown a labyrinth in the prairie area on the south end of Central’s cross-country course.

Meditate with Central College's Labyrinth

Central College has mown a labyrinth in the prairie area on the south end of the school's cross-country course. "We are excited about the spiritual opportunities this reflection tool can provide for our community," says Kristi Leonard, assistant dea...

Jul 23, 2018, 1:11pm EDT

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.