Going Pro
Oct. 22, 2013
Junior athletic training major Blaze Smith has always dreamed of being on the sidelines at a professional football game, and last summer his dream became a reality when he interned for the NFL’s Detroit Lions.
With funding from the Allan and Grace Braskamp Family Endowment for Purpose, Meaning and Faith, Central students traveled to Moldova and served local residents.
Oct. 16, 2013
It all starts with a goal—getting fit, eating right and losing weight takes time and dedication. And it’s one goal that Central College and the state of Iowa are not willing to ignore.
Oct. 14, 2013
Wendy Weber, professor of mathematics, helped high school teachers develop lesson plans for statistics and probability classes using fun activities to get students—and their teachers—involved.
Oct. 7, 2013
Amanda Dunkin ’14 found her niche after double majoring in actuarial science and economics and interning with Transamerica in Cedar Rapids.
Sep. 18, 2013
Central welcomes alumni, family and friends to campus Sept. 27-29 for Homecoming/Family Weekend.
Aug. 15, 2013
Transforming the building it helped fund nearly 25 years ago, the Fred Maytag Family Foundation has awarded Central College $2.75 million for the renovation of the Maytag Student Center.
Jul. 18, 2013
RAGBRAI, Sea to Sea rides will be at Central July 25-26.
Jul. 8, 2013
Linda Steddom ’84 has returned home—to Pella and to Central. As the director of clinical/field experiences in education, Steddom is pioneering a new role in the education department and getting settled back into her hometown.
Jun. 19, 2013
Junior Jordan Langer is making the most of her time at Central College—volunteering at a fair trade store, climbing the cliffs of Lake Red Rock and studying abroad in London. Changing her major twice has not set her back, only opened up more options.
Jun. 12, 2013
The Central College A Cappella Choir traveled to Brazil to sing in cathedrals and for an archbishop, tour national parks and monuments and share a gift of shoes for Brazilians in need.