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While studying environmental literature, Central senior Emily Saville helped Jasper County Conservation Board naturalists lead activities for area kids to explore nature.

Service Learning in the Great Outdoors

Emily Saville ’15 learned to love nature as a child, and she has not forgotten this love as a young adult. In fact, Saville has been helping children discover the wonders of their environment as a Jasper County Conservation Board intern.

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Central College senior Jessica Riebkes holds an endangered Indiana bat caught during her internship with Stantec, an environmental consulting firm.

Beyond Imagination

Jessica Riebkes never imagined she would spend summer nights catching bats in the woods. But when the Central College biology student landed an internship with an environmental consulting firm, this became one of her most memorable college experiences.

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Central College names Frederik Schlingemann director for international student recruitment and admission

Frederik Schlingemann joins Central College as the new director for international student recruitment and admission.

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Central College faculty and partner receive awards

Central College faculty member Linda Laine, associate professor of communication studies, was recognized by Iowa Campus Compact at the Engaged Campus Awards.

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Cynthia Mahmood named Frank Moore Chair in Anthropology

Cynthia Mahmood will join Central College as the Frank Moore Chair in Anthropology for the coming academic year.

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Central College holds 2014 baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies

Central College will hold graduation ceremonies for 308 seniors May 17.

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Fulbright award sends student to Malaysia

Gregory Teets ’13 was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Malaysia.

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Central College hosts STEM fest and town hall meeting with lieutenant governor

Central will host Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds for a STEM fest and town hall meeting.

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Using the Law to Serve Others

Emily Rouse ’14 plans to combine her passions for the law and helping others through a career as an attorney in the public service sector.

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Central College developing strategic vision for undergraduate sustainability education

Central College announced plans to develop and implement a strategy for sustainability education for the next decade. The goal is to accelerate the impact of deep, long-standing commitments to undergraduate sustainability education in an integrated manner. Highlights of the plan include aggressive support for course development in sustainability; undergraduate research opportunities in sustainability; the development…

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