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Professor Wackerly Awarded Grant for Summer Research

Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry at Central, has been awarded the Organic Syntheses, Inc. Grant for Summer Research. Amy Philavanh, Class of 2022 and a biochemistry major from Ankeny, Iowa, will help Wackerly conduct research this summer.

Central Sets New Fundraising Record on Hoo-Rah Day

Central set a new fundraising record during its fifth-annual Hoo-Rah Day April 13. In total, the college raised $343,217 to help support scholarships and programs.

Central Faculty Lecture Series Focuses on Immigration in the Midwest

Maria Snyder, associate professor of German and French, and Anya Butt, professor of biology, will present “Model Citizens and Undesirable Aliens: Immigrants in Iowa” from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 7.

Central Faculty Lecture Series Focuses on Diversity, Inclusion in STEM

Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics, and Liz Golovatski, assistant professor of physics, will present “Who should be in STEM?” from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2.

Central Hosts 53-Mile Challenge

Central College students, employees, alumni, family and friends are invited to participate in the 53-Mile Challenge from March 1 to April 13. The challenge encourages the Central community to practice a healthy lifestyle through movement.

Central’s Walter Cannon Co-Edits Second Book of Auditory Shakespeare

Walter Cannon, professor emeritus of English at Central College, has co-edited a new book titled “Shakespeare’s Auditory Worlds: Hearing and Staging Practices, Then and Now.”

Central to Offer Drop-Off Tax Preparation

Central College and its accounting faculty and students once again are offering free income tax preparation services for Marion County residents.

Central Theatre Department to Premiere Film ‘TRANSFORMED’

Central College’s theatre department will present the film “TRANSFORMED” online only from Nov. 18-21.

Central to Hold Discussion on Impact of Presidential Election

Central College will host a discussion about the election results and moving forward from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, featuring four professors and local political expert Bob Leonard.