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Central Receives Gift from Precision, Inc.

Central College received a generous gift from Precision, Inc., of Pella to support athletics and student scholarships.

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Central RED Hosts Presentation with Local Law Enforcement

Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Building Legitimacy and Trust with Local Law Enforcement” with Shane McSheehy, Aaron Fuller and Jason Sandholdt during a virtual event at noon Tuesday, April 6.

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Dirksen Gift Backs COVID Testing for Student-Athletes at Central

Helped by a lead gift from alumnus, longtime donor and former staff member Gary Dirksen, Central College has wrapped up a $30,000 fundraising project for COVID-19 test kits for student-athletes.

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Lee Weers Promoted to Director of ITS Department at Central

Lee Weers has been promoted to director of Information Technology Services at Central, which supports more than 450 employees and 1,100 students on campus.

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Central Sponsors First Annual Black and Brown Business Summit

Central College is proud to announce it will sponsor the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Black and Brown Business Summit, presented by Principal Financial Group, from April 22-23.

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Central Music Performances Set for March

Central’s music department will showcase three virtual concerts in March with performances by Symphonic Wind Ensemble, ALMA and Flying Pans Steel Band.

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Shannan Mattiace ’90 to Speak at Central’s 2021 Commencement

Shannan Mattiace, professor of political science at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, will speak at Central’s Commencement ceremony May 15, 2021, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.

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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.

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Central Voted Best of Red Rock 2020

Central won two Best of Red Rock Area awards from the Marion County Development Commission, along with a Central alumnus who was named to the Top 10 Under 40.

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Central RED Offers Look at Cargill Operations

Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Cargill: Who are we?” during a virtual event at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18.

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