Review of Central’s Top Stories in 2022

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Review of Central’s Top Stories in 2022

Central College had a news-filled 2022 with new programs, successful fundraising, accreditations and awards.

Central College Emeriti Trustees Establish Endowment

Two Class of 1960 Central College graduates have established an endowed scholarship in their names — the Harold Kolenbrander and Judy Grooters Scholarship.

Red background with words Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday. Nov. 29

Giving Tuesday Generates 6-Figures for Central College

The Central College family raised $126,437 through Giving Tuesday donations on Nov. 29.

Kristina Stanger, a 2000 Central graduate, attorney, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel,

Central College Hosts Women’s Leadership Conference

The 4th annual Women’s Leadership Conference Nov. 17-20 welcomed 27 junior and senior women to network with alumni who shared perspectives on careers.

Wide angle photo of Douwstra Auditorium with choir and Christmas trees

Central College Music Ensembles, Christmas Candlelight Concerts Set

Launch into the holidays with Central College’s music department that will host five different ensemble concerts in December.

Rehearsal of HMS Pinafore in Douwstra Auditorium

Central College to Present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore”

Central College will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore,” a comic operetta in two acts, Nov. 17-20.

Alumnus Henry Van Leeuwen Gifts nearly $225,000 to Central

Hendrik G. “Henry” Van Leeuwen, Central College Class of 1950 graduate, bequeathed $224,787 to Central to establish the Van Leeuwen Scholarship for students.

Central College Earns 3 Best of CASE Division VI Awards

Central College earned three Best of CASE Division IV awards.

Central RED Society to Present A Photo Tour of Historic and Modern-Day Hospices

Central RED Society will present “A Hospitable Place: A Photo Tour of Historic and Modern-Day Hospices” with Linda Laine, interim associate academic dean at Central, on Thursday, Nov. 3.