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.
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.
Business/professional -
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.
Scholarship -
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.
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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.
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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.
Graduation -
2022 May 18
Central Students Participate in Summer Internships
13 Central College students will participate in internships for the Summer 2022 semester.
Internship -
2022 May 17
Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter
Central College's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 34 students this spring.
Leadership -
2022 May 13
Central College Student Participates in Chicago Latino Film Festival
Central College students attended the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 22-24, 2022.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 May 2
Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Participant
Central College hosted a weeklong Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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2022 May 3
Central College Student Scholarship Recognition
Central College students and donors were recognized during the annual scholarship dinner.
Scholarship -
2022 May 3
Central College Presents "Crimes of the Heart"
Central College will present "Crimes of the Heart" at 7 p.m., April 27-30.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 Apr 22
Central College Music Ensemble Participant
Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.
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2022 Apr 20
Contributor to the Writing Anthology
Central College students contributed to the latest Writing Anthology. The Writing Anthology presents an annual collection of remarkable student work that spans a wide variety of academic disciplines
Student Excellence -
2022 Apr 20
Central College Music Ensemble Participant
Central College students have been named to music ensembles for Spring 2022 semester.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 Apr 20
Research Presentation at Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice
Two Central College students presented at the Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice, hosted by Iowa State University's Women's and Gender Studies Program in early April.
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2022 Apr 19
Central College Psychology Students to Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Central College psychology faculty travel with 23 Central students and recent alumni who will present research at the 94th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 21-23, in Chicago
Research / Grant -
2022 Apr 19
Central Students Gain Internship Experiences
Central College students are participating in internships this spring.
Internship -
2022 Apr 18