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Geisler-Penquite Foundation Announces $9 Million Gift to Central College

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Central College Faculty Member to Attend Chicago Semester Summer Program

Central College Faculty Member to Attend Chicago Semester Summer Program

Maggie Schlerman ’02, associate professor of accounting, has been selected to participate in Chicago Semester’s Summer 2022 Scholar-In-Residence Program.

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UDPATE: Central College Shifts to Neon Run

UDPATE: Central College Shifts to Neon Run

Central College will host its spring Neon Fun Run at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29.

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Diary of a Transfer Student

Diary of a Transfer Student

Hailey Swan ’23 never dreamed her educational journey would turn into the ultimate college-to-career adventure.

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President Putnam Appoints Karen Tumlinson as Central’s VPFA/Treasurer

President Putnam Appoints Karen Tumlinson as Central’s VPFA/Treasurer

Central College President Mark Putnam has announced his appointment of Karen Tumlinson as vice president for finance and administration and treasurer of the college.

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Central RED Society to Present “Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s”

Central RED Society to Present “Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s”

Central RED Society will present “Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s” with Natasha Jansen Nikkel, a 2011 Central graduate, Tuesday, April 5.

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Central College’s Mills Gallery to Feature Markus Haala Exhibition

Central College’s Mills Gallery to Feature Markus Haala Exhibition

Central College will welcome the works of Markus Haala to the Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts from March 23 to April 20. His exhibit is titled “Nature Morte.”

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Central Music Performances Set for March

Central Music Performances Set for March

Central’s music program will showcase three concerts in March.

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Former Longtime Central Employee Dies

Former Longtime Central Employee Dies

Barbara Little Butler ’58, a longtime former Central College staff member and active in both the Central and Pella communities, died March 12, 2022, in Pella, Iowa.

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President Emeritus Ken Weller Dies

President Emeritus Ken Weller Dies

One of the most transformative and widely respected figures in Central College history, Kenneth Jay Weller, guided the school through a period of unprecedented growth as president from 1969-90.

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Central’s Mathematics and Kinesiology Departments Build Research Experience

Central’s Mathematics and Kinesiology Departments Build Research Experience

“The Mathematics Enthusiast” published an article prepared by Central College’s Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics and assistant women’s soccer coach, and Katelin Valster, lecturer of kinesiology and S.A.A.C. advisor.

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