Trust in their Talents
Bernadette Allen ’78, Jeff Oliver ’79, Steve Sikkink ’83, Kathy Sikkema ’84 and Clay Thompson ’90 will be new members of the Central College board of trustees.

Bernadette Allen ’78, Jeff Oliver ’79, Steve Sikkink ’83, Kathy Sikkema ’84 and Clay Thompson ’90 will be new members of the Central College board of trustees.
After the recent appointment of Bill Northup to vice president of advancement, Central College continues to make strategic moves in the staffing of the advancement office.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Central College Career Center will host 16 alumni working for the government. The fall Meet the Pros event will include alumni from a variety of majors, giving current students the chance to meet successful professionals.
In conjunction with 2012 Homecoming/Family Weekend, Central College will present alumni awards to four graduates with illustrious careers and legacies of service.
Central College welcomes Jeremy Siefken ’08 as the director of student involvement and the first-year class director.
Carma Sturtz has been hired as the executive assistant to the president. She will begin in the position Monday, Oct. 15.
In celebration of the 2012 Homecoming/Family Weekend, Central College welcomes alumni, family and friends to campus Sept. 28-30. Over the weekend, visitors are invited to join in activities, enjoy performances, watch athletic events and catch up with classmates.
The semester’s second exhibit in the Mills Gallery, featuring alumni of the glassblowing program who continue to work in the medium, will open Sept. 19. The exhibition is in celebration of the renovation of the glass studio last year.
For the senior class gift, the class of 2012 gave an environmentally friendly common space with pavers, several large rocks and a bubbling boulder.
Following the death of her grandmother, Luanne Voltmer Marten ‘80 rediscovered her love for art. Today, she illustrates children’s books and sells her professional artwork.