Stories from Vietnam

Kenneth Quinn, president of World Food Prize Foundation, invited Central College students to the Hall of Laureates April 21, where Quinn recounted his experience during the last days of Saigon. Pictured (left to right): Rachael Tharp ‘15, Nathan Thiessen ‘15, Kyle Pepper ‘17, Kenneth Quinn, Max Arnett ‘16, Central College President Mark Putnam, Mark Barloon and Jordan Rouse ‘16.

Stories from Vietnam

When Kenneth Quinn landed in Vietnam, he was sure someone would try to kill him immediately. Quinn, a civilian officer in 1967, remembers, “I was so pleased when that didn’t happen.”

Matthew Heater presents his psychology research, “The Effect of Positive and Negative Goal Framing on Rumination.”

Fresh Findings

After months exploring topics like sports analytics, Parkinson’s Disease, prairie grasses and consumer behavior, 182 Central students presented their research May 5-6.

Natural Attraction by Catherine Haustein

Chemistry Professor Publishes Romance Novel

Central College professor of chemistry and English Catherine Haustein releases her first novel May 11 — a historical romantic comedy set in 1871.

Central has sent many psychology students to present at the Midwestern Psychological Association in recent years. In May 2014, these students were among 24 who attended from Central College. Pictured (left to right): Keith Jones, professor of psychology, Bridget Miller ’15, Mitchell Stearns ’14, Taylor Jansen ’15 and Tyler Lenox ’15. Miller, Stearns and Lenox will also present at the 2015 conference.

More Central psychology students present research than ever before

A record number of Central College psychology students will present at Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago April 30-May 2.

International corporations support new engineering major with Central College

Central College and three Pella companies have partnered to support a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program, the college’s first B.S. degree.

Central President Mark Putnam to appear on “Iowa Press”

President Mark Putnam will appear on Iowa Public Television’s long-running “Iowa Press.”

Central named among America’s most underrated colleges

Central College is among the 50 most underrated colleges in America.

Building a House, One Scrap at a Time

Amy Andrews and Ethan Van Kooten had no money. How could they build a house?
With truckloads of reclaimed materials, the students created a tiny home for $489.