Shawn Wick, assistant professor of sociology at Central College, has been elected president of the Iowa Sociological Association (ISA) for 2014-2015. Wick was selected by other sociology professors throughout the state, and he will be responsible for hosting the organization’s annual conference.
Central College will host its first scholar-in-residence through the Thomas J. and Charlene P. Gaard Endowed Residency in the Liberal Arts Oct. 8-10
Central College will host award-winning author Chitra Divakaruni Sept. 24-26. Divakaruni’s keynote address, “My Amazing Journey,” is open to the public at 11 a.m. on Sept. 25 in Douwstra Auditorium.
Registration is now open for alumni, family and friends of Central College to attend homecoming Oct. 3-5.
Three Central College alumni—and one honorary alumna—will receive awards on Oct. 4 during Central’s homecoming. The award winners include Jeff Link ’89, Kirk Kolenbrander ’83, Markay Winston ’87 and Marlyn Rietfeld Ebbers, who will be honored for professional achievements and dedication to Central.
Iowa Private College Week (IPCW) will bring hundreds of high school students and parents to visit Central College in the first full week of August.
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin’s aide will visit Central College to learn about the impact of federal investments.
Central College will host the 2014 General Synod of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) in June.
The Central College A Cappella Choir is heading out on an East Coast tour.
Central College will hold graduation ceremonies for 308 seniors May 17.
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