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The Power of TRIO

The Power of TRIO

In honor of National TRIO Day, Central hosted a food drive to support the surrounding communities.

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Congressman on Campus

Congressman on Campus

Rep. Dave Loebsack of Iowa’s Second Congressional District visited Central College for a tour from students and a meeting with President Mark Putnam.

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Waste Not

Waste Not

Central College receives a $20,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a new commercial-grade food pulper, which will keep 47 tons of food waste from landfills each year.

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A Royal Treat

A Royal Treat

Central students studying abroad in London get a surprising Valentine’s Day gift—meeting Prince Andrew at their internship at DeMarquette Fine Chocolates.

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Dean of the Dutch

Dean of the Dutch

Eric Jones ’87 is dean for the class of 2016, serving as resource and mentor for first-year students and using his own experience as a Central alum as a guide.

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Parliament Calling

Parliament Calling

Junior Emily Rouse interned at British Parliament in London—an invaluable experience for her future career as a lawyer.

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A Month at the Opera

A Month at the Opera

A music major reflects on the rehearsals for “Dido and Æneas,” the first opera performed at Central College in 26 years.

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Central: 2, Cancer: 0

Central: 2, Cancer: 0

Two Central alumni teamed up to research leukemia in the laboratory. Athena Bowen ’12, aided by her mentor Dr. Nyla Heerema ’63, used the internship to figure out her life goals.

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From Manhattan to McAllen

From Manhattan to McAllen

Central students volunteered over winter break on Campus Ministries trips to New York to clean up after Superstorm Sandy and to Texas to help alleviate poverty.

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From President to Graduate

From President to Graduate

Student body president Greg Ellingson is changing the way things are done on campus. Then he wants to find solutions for our country—by working in public policy.

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