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

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

Central receives largest single gift in college history, $9 million from Geisler-Penquite Foundation.

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Central Announces Changes Among Faculty

Central Announces Changes Among Faculty

Sep. 3, 2021

Central has announced changes among its faculty for the 2021-22 academic year.

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Central to Host College Fair for Students and Parents

Central to Host College Fair for Students and Parents

Aug. 31, 2021

Area high school juniors and their parents are invited to learn more about their college options at a special college fair at Central on Thursday, Sept. 30, at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse on Central’s campus.

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Central College’s Central RED Society to Present “Jeweled Dancers — Our Real-Life Dragons and Damsels”

Central College’s Central RED Society to Present “Jeweled Dancers — Our Real-Life Dragons and Damsels”

Aug. 27, 2021

Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Jeweled Dancers — Our Real-Life Dragons and Damsels” with Marla Mertz on Thursday, Sept. 9, in Dave and Ardie Sutphen Common Room in Central’s Graham Annex.

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Central Music Performances Kick Off in September

Central Music Performances Kick Off in September

Aug. 26, 2021

Central’s music department will kick off its performances for the academic year with “Tragedy and Triumph: The C Minor Piano Concerti of Mozart and Beethoven” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, on Hoekstra Family Stage in Douwstra Auditorium.

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Central Surpasses Journey Together: 48-Hour Challenge Goal

Central Surpasses Journey Together: 48-Hour Challenge Goal

Aug. 24, 2021

Central College’s Journey Together: 48-Hour Challenge surpassed its goal, raising more than $189,000 for students last week.

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Central Receives Gift from Paul Poppen to Establish Social Justice Programs, Diversity Scholarship

Central Receives Gift from Paul Poppen to Establish Social Justice Programs, Diversity Scholarship

Aug. 23, 2021

Central College will receive a generous gift of $500,000 from Paul Poppen, a 1969 Central graduate, to establish the Poppen Fund for Social Justice Programs and the Poppen Diversity Scholarship.

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Central RED Society to Host “Welcome Back Social”

Central RED Society to Host “Welcome Back Social”

Aug. 16, 2021

After being apart for 17 months, Central RED Society is hosting an in-person “Welcome Back Social” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24.

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Central Receives Federal Funding for Talent Search Program

Central Receives Federal Funding for Talent Search Program

Aug. 9, 2021

Central College will receive five more years of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the college’s Talent Search program.

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Central’s Fiscal Year Fundraising Efforts Break New Records

Central’s Fiscal Year Fundraising Efforts Break New Records

Jul. 29, 2021

Central enjoyed another record-breaking year in its fundraising efforts for the Journey Scholarship Fund and saw tremendous overall support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

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WorkSMART Connector Named a STEM BEST Program Model by Gov. Reynolds, Iowa STEM Council

WorkSMART Connector Named a STEM BEST Program Model by Gov. Reynolds, Iowa STEM Council

Jul. 19, 2021

WorkSMART Connector’s “Career Awareness & Exploration” program has been named a 2021 STEM BEST partner. The program is a collaboration with Central College, Pella and surrounding K-12 schools, area community colleges and regional employers.

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