Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
(see more)Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
Central Theatre Students Awards and Recognitions
Central College's theatre students and creative team received a commendation for their achievements during the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - Midwest Region conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Feb 13
Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial
Central College's Mock Trial Team successfully competed in the 2023-24 academic year.
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Feb 7
Presenter at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Central College psychology students and recent alumni presented advanced research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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2023 Apr 21
Central Students Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Central College psychology faculty traveled with 19 Central students and recent alumni who will present research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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2023 Apr 21
Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial
Seven students on the Central College Mock Trial Team competed at the 20th Annual Illinois State University Mock Trial Invitational, Nov 4-6, in Bloomington, Illinois.
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2022 Nov 14
Percussion Ensemble Member
Central College students selected for percussion ensemble.
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2022 Sep 28
Flying Pans Steel Band Member
Central College welcomes students to the Flying Pans Steel Band. Performances begin in October.
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2022 Sep 28
Central College Mock Trial Team Competed in the American Mock Trial Association 4D Regional Competition
Central College student honored during Mock trial Association compeition.
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2022 Mar 7
Central College Student Recognized as Outstanding Attorney
Central College student Victoria Warren was recognized as Outstanding Attorney at the 10th annual Calkins Invitiational Oct. 22-24 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Warren is a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team.
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2021 Oct 27
Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial
Eight students on the Central College Mock Trial Team competed at the 10th annual Calkins Invitational Oct. 22-24 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
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2021 Oct 27
Students Win Mock Trial Awards
Three Central College students won top awards at a mock trial tournament Jan. 21.
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2017 Jan 25
Local student wins outstanding award in mock trial
Two members of the Central College Mock Trial team won Outstanding Witness Awards at the Loras National Invitational Jan. 30-31.
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2015 Feb 16
Outstanding Attorney Award
Senior Katie Gatzke, member of the Central College Mock Trial team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Richard Calkins Invitational Tournament at Drake University.
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2016 Nov 1
Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award
Senior Molly Ward, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Loras National Invitational Jan. 30-31.
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2015 Feb 11
Jacob Logan wins Outstanding Attorney Award in mock trial
Jacob Logan '18, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open on Nov. 22.
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2014 Nov 24
Jordan Rouse wins Outstanding Witness Award
Jordan Rouse '16, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Witness Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open on Nov. 22.
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2014 Nov 24
Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award
Senior Molly Ward, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open.
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2014 Nov 24
Area students compete in mock trial
Twelve students will compete with Central College's mock trial team throughout this winter.
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2014 Nov 19
Local students compete in mock 1889 World Exposition
Area students competed in a mock 1889 World Exposition by playing their favorite artists.
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2014 Nov 3
Central College seniors nominated for homecoming court
Five men and five women were recently nominated for the Central College homecoming court. These Central seniors will participate in a coronation on Oct. 3, where the homecoming king and queen will be announced.
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2014 Oct 1
Local Students Qualify for Opening Round Championships of National Mock Trial Tournament
The Central College Mock Trial Team qualified for the Opening Round Championships of the National Mock Trial Tournament. The team competed Feb. 16-17 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, finishing with a record of 6-2 and defeating Grinnell College, the University of Iowa and Northwestern University (Ill.) This is the second year the team has qualified for the tournament.
The following local students are members of the team:
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2013 Feb 21
Local Students Qualify for Opening Round Championships of National Mock Trial Tournament
The Central College Mock Trial Team qualified for the Opening Round Championships of the National Mock Trial Tournament. The team competed Feb. 16-17 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, finishing with a record of 6-2 and defeating Grinnell College, the University of Iowa and Northwestern University (Ill.) This is the second year the team has qualified for the tournament.
The following local students are members of the team:
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2013 Feb 21
Local Students Compete on Winning Mock Trial Team
The Central College Mock Trial Team, which hosted an invitational event on campus Feb. 2-3, finished undefeated and won the tournament over second place Drake University and third place Loras College. The following local students are members.
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2013 Feb 7
Local students compete with Central College mock trial team
The Central College mock trial team competed at the Drake Bulldog Invitational on Oct. 26. The following students helped the team to a third place finish in a field of nineteen teams with a 6-2 record. They defeated teams from Iowa State, Washburn (Kan.) and Drake Universities.
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2012 Nov 2
Local students compete in national mock trial competition
Area students will compete with the Central College mock trial team at the American Mock Trial Association Opening Round Championships (ORCs) hosted by the University of Calif.-Irvine March 10-11 in Newport Beach, Calif. The following students will participate:
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2012 Mar 5