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 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.
Student Competition -
2023 Apr 21
Midwestern Psychological Association Conference Presenters
Central College psychology students and recent alumni presented research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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2023 Apr 21
Central Students Participate in Service-Learning for Spring Semester
95 Central College students engage in service-learning experiences during the Spring 2020 semester.
Community Service -
2023 Feb 28
Central College Students Help Plant Prairie
Central College students in the Fall 2022 Conservation Biology and Ecology of Iowa class took part in the seeding of a new prairie around Lake Red Rock dam.
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2023 Feb 27
Recognition during the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Central College students in the theatre program attended the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines. Five Central students were recognized while participating in the program.
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2023 Feb 17
Spring 2023 Internship Participant
Central College students gain career-building skills during Spring 2023 internships.
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2023 Feb 15
Research Presentation
Two Central College students, strength and conditioning majors, presented individual research projects at the Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting in November.
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2023 Jan 30
Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2022
Central College recognized 432 students named to the Fall 2022 dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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2023 Jan 30
Region 5 American College Theatre Festival Attendee
Central College was represented at the Region 5 American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines by eight students.
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2023 Jan 30
Findley School Care Packages
Central College mathematics course 116 members organized a campus visit and pen pal program with students in Findley Elemenatry School in Des Moines. The course concluded with packing more than 50 care packages for each student. The course is taught by Russell Goodman, professor of mathematics.
Community Service -
2023 Jan 7
Students Study Abroad
Central College students studied around the world during spring semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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2023 Jan 6
Presented at Midwest Regional ACS Meeting
Two Central College students present at Midwest Regional American Chemical Society
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2022 Dec 8
Midwest Regional ACS Meeting Presentations
Presented work "Computational study of a naphthaquinone mechanism" at Midwest Regional American Chemical Society
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2022 Dec 8
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
Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago
11 Central College students participated in an Economics, Accounting and Business Management (EAM) trip Nov. 3-- 5 to Chicago.
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2022 Nov 14
Students Study Abroad
Central College students studied around the world during fall semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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2022 Oct 31
Students Selected for College-Community Orchestra
Four Central College's selected for the College-Community Orchestra for the 2022-23 academic year.
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2022 Oct 14
Students Selected for Central's Chamber Singers Choir
The Central College Chamber Singers wlelcomes 22 students for the 2022-23 academic year. The Chamber Singers ensemble is a select subset of the A CapPELLA Choir.
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2022 Oct 14
Students Join Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Central College wlelcomes 36 students for the 2022-23 academic year. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is an auditioned instrumental group and one of the premier ensembles on campus.
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2022 Oct 14
A CapPELLA Choir
Central College announces its selection of students for the A CapPELLA choir for the Fall 2022 semester.
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2022 Oct 14
Summer Research Presentations
Central College hosted a research poster session for students who completed summer research.
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2022 Oct 10
Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship Awardee
Jenna Hernandez (sophomore, Slater, Ballard HS) and Julian Rodriguez (junior, Escondido, Calif.) were honored at the Latinos Unidos of Iowa Academic Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Central College's campus.
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2022 Oct 10
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.
Student Competition -
2022 Sep 28
Fall 2022 Internship
Central students build real-world experiences at internships during the Fall 2022 semester.
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2022 Sep 28
Elizabeth Hurlbut '23 Interns with Quad City Steamwheelers
Liz Hurlbut '23 had an athletic training internship with the Quad City Steamwheelers.
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2022 Sep 19
American Chemical Society Presentation
Central College sent six students and two faculty members to the 2022 national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Chicago, Illinois, where they presented their research.
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2022 Sep 13
Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2022
More than 330 students were named to the Central College dean's list for Spring 2022. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
Dean's List -
2022 Jun 7
Area Students Elected to Central College Student Senate
Local students elected to Central College student senate for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Student Government -
2022 May 31
Seniors Graduate From Central College
216 Central College students were celebrated during Commencement on Saturday, May 14, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.
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2022 May 18