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Ashton Mayer '15 of Essex was named a finalist in the First Annual Ahlers & Cooney Student Art Competition for her piece "Makings of Flight." Mayer received an award and cash prize of $250. In addition, Ahlers & Cooney made a matching donation to Central College.

Four Central students will lead discussion of doctor-patient metaphors at the Examined Life conference April 17 with associate professor of English Joshua Dole?al.

38 psychology students were accepted to present their scholarly research at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago.

22 Central College students are setting a record. They're filling the labs with Central's largest-ever number of chemistry researchers.

15 students were a part of Central's adaptation of the comedic Gilbert and Sullivan opera "Trial by Jury."

Central students perform a contemporary production of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" March 4, 5, 6, and 7.

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.

Two members of the Central College Mock Trial team won Outstanding Witness Awards at the Loras National Invitational Jan. 30-31.

The following students were named to the fall 2014 Central College dean's list:

Area students will present during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held Dec. 11 at Central College. The event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.

Eighty-three Central College students will study abroad this spring.

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.

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.

Senior Molly Ward, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open.

Twenty-four Central College students are currently studying abroad.

Twelve students will compete with Central College's mock trial team throughout this winter.

Environmental studies major Jordan Strumpfer '15 is using GIS technology to map Central's campus.

Nine students are part of Central College's production of "Rabbit Hole," the 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.

Environmental studies major Rachel Frana '15 is using GIS mapping technology to help food pantries identify underserved areas of Des Moines.

Area students will perform across Iowa and tour in Mexico with Central College jazz band.

Area students will perform across Iowa and tour in Mexico with Central College's Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

Area students will perform across the Midwest with Central College's 60-voice A Cappella Choir.

Area students have been elected to leadership positions in student government at Central College.

Ketcham, a senior from Muscatine, Iowa, discovered her love for computer science and completed a computer science Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) through the National Science Foundation.

Area students competed in a mock 1889 World Exposition by playing their favorite artists.

Area students earned $25,000 Pella Rolscreen Fellowships from Central College.

Area students earn presidential scholarships from Central College for their commitment to high academic achievement.

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.

Kate Huisman '16, an elementary education and Spanish major from Sioux Center, Iowa, worked for nonprofit Hope Haven in Rock Valley this summer.

Elizabeth Carman '15 and Raegan Zetterlund '16, communication studies majors at Central College, presented original research on smartphones and families at the Iowa Communication Association conference on Sept. 19. Their paper was recognized as one of the top undergraduate submissions.