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Steffanie Bonnstetter

Central College’s Bonnstetter Earns Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 Award

Central received recognition with two Best of Red Rock Awards — Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 and Best Caterer.

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Grace and Allan Braskamp

The Joy of Giving – Family Style

The seven Braskamp siblings share a common passion — to honor their parents. A $700,000 endowment has been established in honor of their parents, Grace and Allan Braskamp.

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Sara Shuger Fox

Professor Sara Shuger Fox Recognized for Mentorship of Underrepresented Students

Sara Shuger Fox, associate professor of kinesiology, has received the 2021 Research Mentor Award from The Organization for Tropical Studies for her mentorship of underrepresented students through the National Science Foundation’s Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.

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Central’s Top Stories of 2021

Central College had a lot to celebrate in 2021. As we look ahead to a new year with optimism and purpose, we look back at some of the most impactful Central stories of 2021.

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Central Announces 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars

Central’s education program has announced its 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars.

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Professor Linda Laine Appointed Faculty Fellow for Interdisciplinary and Faculty-Led Programs

Linda Laine, Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts and professor of communication studies at Central, has been appointed as Faculty Fellow for Interdisciplinary and Faculty-led Programs at the college.

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Central Professor Jay Wackerly Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry at Central College, has been awarded a National Science Foundation Award of $235,000 for academic research.

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Central Announces 2021 Top Scholarship Winners

Central is proud to announce this year’s recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Foundation Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college.

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Linda Laine Installed as Weller Distinguished Professor

Linda Laine, professor of communication studies at Central, was installed as the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts on Sept. 29.

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WorkSMART Connector Named a STEM BEST Program Model by Gov. Reynolds, Iowa STEM Council

WorkSMART Connector’s “Career Awareness & Exploration” program has been named a 2021 STEM BEST partner. The program is a collaboration with Central College, Pella and surrounding K-12 schools, area community colleges and regional employers.

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