Jim Graham Adventure Fund Exceeds $240,000 to Support Study Abroad
Apr. 2, 2025
The inspirational legacy of Jim Graham lives on through the new Jim Graham Adventure Fund for Off Campus Travel.
Central will perform “Bonnie and Clyde” April 9-12.
Apr. 2, 2025
The inspirational legacy of Jim Graham lives on through the new Jim Graham Adventure Fund for Off Campus Travel.
Mar. 27, 2025
Central College welcomes students for Leadership Youth Summit, June 3-4.
Mar. 26, 2025
Central students lead organization for the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk at Central.
Mar. 24, 2025
Central’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform in Perry on Monday, April 7, in remembrance of Dan Marburger ’89 and Ahmir Jolliff.
Mar. 18, 2025
Central College and Pella Corporation welcome Lisa Bluder, former head women’s basketball coach at University of Iowa, on Monday, April 14.
Mar. 13, 2025
Shelli Green ’07, assistant professor of kinesiology, published research on an innovative treatment for shin splints.
Mar. 4, 2025
Central’s Stephanie Wise, assistant professor of political science, published an article in Social Science Quarterly.
Feb. 27, 2025
Tim Johnson, associate professor of Spanish, translates previously unknown manuscripts into a book, “Basques and Vicuñas at the Mouth of Hell.”
Feb. 25, 2025
Noel Cover Foundation donated $75,000 for student scholarships.
Feb. 20, 2025
Mark ’80 and Lori Kooiker Ellingson ’82 are supporting Central’s mission.
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Photo Caption: Central students at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines.
Majoring in Art
Central College, Class of 2025
From Prairie City, IA
Central College students in the theatre program attended the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines. Of those in attendance, five Central students were recognized while participating in the program.
Amelia Brown, Class of 2025, earned recognitions for Innovation in Costume Technology with paper costumes and was the Sharon Sobel Costume Design Honorable Mention for their design of "Lend Me a Tenor." Kami Waymire, Class of 2024, Meredith Ackerman, Class of 2022, and Mia Condon, Class of 2022, were recognized for their ensemble acting work in "Crimes of the Heart" in spring of 2022. Bryson McGowan and Waymire, both in the Class of 2024, received callback invitations for professional summer theatre work.
"All of the students in attendance enjoyed numerous workshops surrounding various aspects of theatre and also attended several shows presented by schools in the region," shares C.D. Adamson, associate professor of theatre. "This (was) an invaluable learning opportunity for them!"
Kate Kanne-Smith, assistant professor of theatre, was also recognized for her scenic design work on "H.M.S. Pinafore," and Adamson served as the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Coordinator with more than 250 students competing from around the six-state region.
