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Lessons From My Residence Halls

Lessons From My Residence Halls

On-campus housing at Central College creates a close-knit community for Central students. Read along as Grace Benson ’26 reflects on the lessons each of her residence halls has taught her throughout her years at Central.

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Central Receives $50,000 Gift From Noel Cover Foundation

Central Receives $50,000 Gift From Noel Cover Foundation

Nov. 22, 2021

Central has received a $50,000 gift from the Noel Cover Foundation of Cozad, Nebraska.

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Central Forms BIPOC Coalition with Drake, Grand View, Simpson, William Penn

Central Forms BIPOC Coalition with Drake, Grand View, Simpson, William Penn

Nov. 18, 2021

Central has partnered with Drake University, Grand View University, Simpson College and William Penn University to form the BIPOC Coalition. The coalition seeks to foster a sense of community, cultivate leadership and provide mutual support for Black, Indigenous and people of color.

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Central College’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts to Present “That Day in Tucson” with Playwright Panel Discussion

Central College’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts to Present “That Day in Tucson” with Playwright Panel Discussion

Nov. 15, 2021

Central College’s department of visual and performing arts will present “That Day in Tucson” from Nov. 17-20 in Kruidenier Theatre on Central’s campus.

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Central to Host Virtual Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting

Central to Host Virtual Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting

Nov. 12, 2021

Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics at Central College, will host the sixth annual Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, via Zoom.

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Central RED Society to Present “An Iowa History Capstone”

Central RED Society to Present “An Iowa History Capstone”

Nov. 11, 2021

Central RED Society will present “An Iowa History Capstone” with Dave Baker on Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Boat/Moore/Weller Rooms in Maytag Student Center.

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Central’s Mills Gallery to Feature Allison B. Allen Visiting Artist Delano Dunn

Central’s Mills Gallery to Feature Allison B. Allen Visiting Artist Delano Dunn

Nov. 10, 2021

Central will welcome the works of Delano Dunn to the Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts from Nov. 8 to Dec. 10. His exhibit is titled “Delano Dunn: Dreams and Other Fables.” A virtual presentation with Dunn will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18.

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Central Lecture Series to Focus on Human Rights, Social Justice Education

Central Lecture Series to Focus on Human Rights, Social Justice Education

Nov. 8, 2021

Jim Zaffiro, professor of political science at Central College, will present “Nurturing Global Citizenship Through Community-Based Human Rights and Social Justice Education” from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the Boat/Moore rooms of Maytag Student Center.

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Gov. Kim Reynolds to Recognize Launch of High School Apprenticeship in Patient Care Through WorkSMART Connector

Gov. Kim Reynolds to Recognize Launch of High School Apprenticeship in Patient Care Through WorkSMART Connector

Nov. 5, 2021

The Career Academy of Pella is hosting Gov. Kim Reynolds for a public event to launch a high school-registered apprenticeship in patient care at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Career Academy of Pella.

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Central Announces 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars

Central Announces 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars

Nov. 4, 2021

Central’s education program has announced its 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars.

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Central Partners with Pella Community Schools to Create Central Little Dutch Academy

Central Partners with Pella Community Schools to Create Central Little Dutch Academy

Nov. 3, 2021

Central’s education department has partnered with Pella Community Schools to create Central Little Dutch Academy, an early out program for third and fourth grade students focused on social emotional learning and STEM education.

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