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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2021

More than 300 students were named to the Central College dean's list for Spring 2021. 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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Dean's List - 2021 Jun 10

Central Names Student Senate Executive Officers

Central College has announced the names of those elected as Student Senate executive officers for the 2021-22 academic year.
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Student Government - 2021 May 25
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Central Students Participate in Summer Internships

12 Central College students will participate in internships for the Summer 2021 semester.
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Internship - 2021 May 20
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Central Seniors Graduate With Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors

22 Central College students in the Class of 2021 graduated with Alpha Alpha Alpha honors.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 May 19
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Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

41 Central College students in the Class of 2021 graduated with Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 May 19

Central Seniors Honored With Awards

47 Central College students in the Class of 2021 were honored with awards for their academic achievements.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 18

Seniors Graduate From Central College

204 Central College students were celebrated during Commencement on Saturday, May 15, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.
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Graduation - 2021 May 18
Representation of the achievement named 'Good Luck on Finals!'.

Good Luck on Finals!

It's finals week! We would like to wish you the best of luck on your finals and congratulate you on making it through this semester.
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School Spirit - 2021 May 11
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Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

52 Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.
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Leadership - 2021 May 10
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Central Student Elected to Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Student Leadership Council

Rylee Powell, a member of the Class of 2022 at Central College, has been elected to the Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society's 2021-22 Student Leadership Council Executive Board.
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Club or Organization - 2021 May 6
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Central Student Elected to Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Student Leadership Council

Luke Pavlat, a member of the Class of 2022 at Central College, has been elected to the Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society's 2021-22 Student Leadership Council Executive Board.
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Club or Organization - 2021 May 6

Central Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations

Eight Central College students gave their Senior Honors Thesis presentations on Tuesday, May 4, during a virtual symposium.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 May 5

47th Annual Psychology Research Symposium

13 Central College students will present academic research at the 47th annual Psychology Research Symposium Thursday, May 6.
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Research / Grant - 2021 May 3
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2021 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry

Approximately 140 Central College students presented academic research at the college's first annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Wednesday, April 28. Presentations can be found here.
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Research / Grant - 2021 May 3
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Central Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band Concert at Tulip Time

12 Central College students will perform in the Flying Pans Steel Band concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Pella Opera House during Pella's 86th annual Tulip Time festival.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 May 3
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Central Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble

18 Central College students performed in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert Sunday, May 2, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 May 3

Central Students Perform in A Cappella Choir

62 Central College students will perform in the A Cappella Choir concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 29

Central Students' Work Featured in Writing Anthology

22 Central College students had their work published in the college's annual Writing Anthology, a collection of exceptional student work from across the liberal arts curriculum. This was the 41st year for the Writing Anthology, which has been continuously published at Central since 1981. It can be viewed here: central.edu/writing-anthology.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 28
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Students Showcase Work in Senior Art Exhibit'.

Central Students Showcase Work in Senior Art Exhibit

Four Central College students will have their art featured in the Senior Art Exhibit April 21 to May 7 in Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 29
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Central Men's Rugby Team Competes in National Championship Tournament

11 students on the men's rugby team at Central College will compete with the highest level of competition in the 2021 Collegiate Rugby Championship tournament May 29-31.
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Sports - 2021 Apr 27
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Central Students Honored With Leadership Awards

Central College Student Development recognizes outstanding leadership at the college each year and has named its 2020-21 award winners.
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Leadership - 2021 Apr 26
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Central Students Perform in Dutch Boom

10 Central College students will perform in Dutch Boom during the Percussion Extravaganza at 7:30 pm. Saturday, April 24, on Hoekstra Family Stage in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 22

Central Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band

12 Central College students will perform in Flying Pans Steel Band during the Percussion Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, on Hoekstra Family Stage in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 22

Central Students Perform in Treble Clef Choir Concert

10 Central College students will perform in the Treble Clef Choir concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Cox-Snow Music Center Recital Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 22
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Central Students Perform in April ALMA Concert

12 Central College students will perform in the ALMA concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the Cox-Snow Music Center Recital Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 22
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Central Students Perform in Percussion Ensemble

Four Central College students will perform in Percussion Ensemble during the Percussion Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, on Hoekstra Family Stage in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 22
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Central Students Perform in Jazz Band Concert

Seven Central College Students will perform in the Jazz Band concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Cox-Snow Music Recital Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 22

Scholarship Celebration Honors Central Students

Central's annual Scholarship Celebration was scheduled for Thursday, April 22, but was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event gives student scholarship recipients the opportunity to personally thank and share dinner with donors who help make their Central education possible. More than 800 students would have been recognized this year in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.
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Scholarship - 2021 Apr 22

Central College Student Presents at National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference

Joshua Cheek, a member of the Class of 2021 at Central College, presented undergraduate research at the 2021 National Council on Undergraduate Research conference Monday, April 12.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Apr 13
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Central College Students Present at Iowa Human Rights Research Conference

Two Central College students will present their undergraduate research at the virtual Iowa Human Rights Research Conference Friday, April 16.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Apr 13
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