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Central College Personal Training Program Recognized

Central College Personal Training Program Recognized

Personal training program at Central earns NSCA Education Recognition Program recognition.

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Central Music Performances Set for March

Central Music Performances Set for March

Mar. 22, 2022

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

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Former Longtime Central Employee Dies

Former Longtime Central Employee Dies

Mar. 22, 2022

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

Mar. 21, 2022

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

Mar. 15, 2022

“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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Central RED Society to Present “Expanding Emergency Food Access – Thinking Beyond Food Pantries”

Central RED Society to Present “Expanding Emergency Food Access – Thinking Beyond Food Pantries”

Mar. 10, 2022

Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Expanding Emergency Food Access – Thinking Beyond Food Pantries” with Aubrey Alvarez, on Tuesday, March 22.

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Central Lecture Series to Focus on Love as Responsible Citizenship in Deuteronomy

Central Lecture Series to Focus on Love as Responsible Citizenship in Deuteronomy

Mar. 2, 2022

Daniel Vos, lecturer of religious studies at Central College, will present “Love as Responsible Citizenship in Deuteronomy” from 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 21.

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“What Were You Wearing” Exhibit to Raise Sexual Assault Awareness

“What Were You Wearing” Exhibit to Raise Sexual Assault Awareness

Feb. 28, 2022

The Central College Art Program and Central’s Students Against Sexual Assault are sponsoring an installation entitled “What Were You Wearing.” The exhibition runs March 2-10.

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UPDATE: Central Hosts Event Featuring NASA Commander Raja Chari

UPDATE: Central Hosts Event Featuring NASA Commander Raja Chari

Feb. 22, 2022

The Central College community will present “Space Station Central” on Thursday, Feb. 24, featuring NASA commander Raja Chari who is currently aboard the International Space Station. The event will also be livestreamed via the Central Dutch Network.

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Central College Students to Present Opera Scenes Feb. 25 and 26

Central College Students to Present Opera Scenes Feb. 25 and 26

Feb. 22, 2022

The Central College Visual and Performing Arts Department will present a concert of opera scenes on both Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26.

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Central Hosts 53-Mile Challenge

Central Hosts 53-Mile Challenge

Feb. 21, 2022

Central College students, employees, alumni, family and friends are invited to participate in the 53-Mile Challenge from March 1 to April 12.

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