Central College received a significant gift to establish the Thomas J. and Charlene P. Gaard Endowed Residency in the Liberal Arts. The signature residency is intended to benefit Central College students, faculty, staff and the greater Pella community.
Transforming the building it helped fund nearly 25 years ago, the Fred Maytag Family Foundation has awarded Central College $2.75 million for the renovation of the Maytag Student Center.
John Deere has generously donated new equipment to the Central facilities planning and management team.
Thanks to the generous support of donors, Central College’s Journey Scholarship Fund surpassed its goal of $1.4 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Helping the college reach this milestone, two anonymous alumni provided a $50,000 matching gift. “Since joining the advancement team three months ago, I have experienced great admiration for what this group has…
Central College will expand the Central Teacher Academy (CTA) to partner with Pella Christian schools this fall thanks to the generous support of two anonymous, long-time friends of the college. The $25,000 gift will enhance the CTA program, which already works with Pella Community Schools, and provide students with the opportunity to gain experience teaching…
In honor of Bette Brunsting ‘56—alumna, dean, long-time communication faculty member and friend of Central College—the Graham Hall fireside lounge has been named the Brunsting Fireside Lounge.
The Harry and Bernice Banquet Hall in Graham Conference Center was dedicated to the legacy of a couple who served the community of Pella their whole lives.
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