Generous donors add collaborative table to computer lab at Central College

January 3, 2014

Thanks to the generosity of the Kooiker family, the Kooiker Lab, a 24-hour computer lab in the Weller Center for Business and International Studies at Central College has been updated to accommodate a group collaboration table in addition to individual work stations.

Central seeks instruments for Yucatan Youth Instrumental Music Education Program

December 12, 2013

Led by associate professor of music Mitch Lutch, Central College is now in its third year of donating musical instruments, accessories and lesson books to benefit the Yucatan Youth Instrumental Music Education Program based in Merida, Yucatan, for students with otherwise limited exposure to music opportunities.

Central’s choirs perform annual Christmas Candlelight concert

November 26, 2013

The A Capella Choir, Chamber Singers, Handbell Choir and College-Community Orchestra will perform their annual Christmas Candlelight Concerts Dec. 13-14 at 8 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium.

Central’s Flying Pans Steel Band performs Christmas favorites

November 20, 2013

The Central College Flying Pans Steel Band will have its annual Caribbean Christmas concert Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Harry and Bernice Vermeer Banquet Hall in Graham Conference Center.

Senator Rob Hogg to speak on climate change at Central

November 15, 2013

A prominent voice in the state legislature on climate change issues, Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids will address Central College on climate change issues Nov. 20.

Central sponsors events for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

November 14, 2013

Calling attention to hunger and homelessness in Iowa and around the world, Central College is hosting numerous events Nov. 16-22 to promote Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Central environmental project receives $30,000 grant

November 14, 2013

In an effort to provide a safer, educational and sustainable alternative to traditional playgrounds, Central College is helping build a natural playscape with the help of a $30,000 3Mgives Eco Grant.

International dinner and Writers Reading series feature Croatian culture

November 13, 2013

An international dinner featuring Croatian foods will be held Nov. 21 in conjunction with a Writers Reading series featuring author Jennifer Wilson at Central College.

Theatre Central presents “Legacy of Light”

November 11, 2013

Theatre Central will host four performances of Karen Zacarias’s “Legacy of Light” Nov. 20-23 in the Kruidenier Center at Central College. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.