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Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey

Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey Performing in Pella

Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey will be on campus Feb. 27-28 to conclude Black History Month activities at Central College.

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Alumni panel during career kickstarter

Central College Sophomores Attended Career Kickstarter

Central sophomores gained a jump on career readiness with the fourth annual Career Kickstarter program.

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Joseph Vande Kieft

Joe Vande Kieft Named Central College’s CIO

Joseph Vande Kieft ’99 appointed as new chief information officer and will oversee the Information Technology Services department.

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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.

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Harold Kolenbrander and Judy Grooters

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.

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Russ Benedict and Paulina Mena

Central Faculty Create Learning Videos for PEERS Program

Central faculty members Paulina Mena and Russ Benedict created two modules for PEERS.

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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.

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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.

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Hendrik G. “Henry” Van Leeuwen

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.

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Central College Earns 3 Best of CASE Division VI Awards

Central College earned three Best of CASE Division IV awards.

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