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Calling All Artists

Theatre alum Kevin Viol ’03 proves you really can do anything with a degree in the arts. Viol holds a 9-to-5 job in addition to working on countless arts projects.

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Steenhoek to direct new entrepreneurship program

As Director of the Martin Heerema Entrepreneurship Program, Steenhoek will teach entrepreneurship courses and work with students and faculty on innovative projects, among other responsibilities.

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Dumpster Divers

A group of Central students took to the “streets” of campus to raise awareness about the truly homeless.

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The Man Behind the Music

As the operations manager for the Des Moines Symphony, John Roloff ’10 has found an unexpected way to live out his passion for music.

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The Bionic Surgeon

Pella Regional Health Center and da Vinci Surgery brought a state-of-the-art surgical simulator to Central’s campus to show students the newest technology in minimally invasive surgery.

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Theatre warmups

The Definition of Whirlwind

Ann Wilkinson, instructor of theatre at Central College, has led an unpredictable life. By saying yes to opportunities placed in front of her, she made a name for herself in Los Angeles before finding her way to Pella.

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Artist Sarah Grant in the Mills Gallery

Des Moines artist Sarah Grant recently held an exhibition at Central College. Although she’s been a painter for 33 years, she still fears the blank white paper at the start of each project.

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Gabriel Espinosa

Tri-Country Jazz

Gabriel Espinosa, born in Yucatan, composes Brazilian Jazz in Iowa. He also teaches and directs nearly every style of music at Central College, his alma mater.

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Start Somewhere Walk

Central participates in statewide health initiative

Central College students, faculty and staff were among 4,300 Pella residents who participated in the Start Somewhere Walk at noon on Oct. 7.

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Girl in grass sketch

Sketching Success

Following the death of her grandmother, Luanne Voltmer Marten ‘80 rediscovered her love for art. Today, she illustrates children’s books and sells her professional artwork.

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