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.
Oct. 5, 2021
Central’s department of visual and performing arts will present the 2014 Tony Award-winning musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” from Oct. 7-10 in Kruidenier Theatre on Central’s campus.
Sep. 30, 2021
Linda Laine, professor of communication studies at Central, was installed as the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts on Sept. 29.
Sep. 28, 2021
Shawn Wick, associate professor of sociology at Central, has co-authored an article published in “Social Forces,” a top-tier sociology journal.
Sep. 24, 2021
Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Climate Change — The Past, Present & Future” with Russ Benedict, professor of biology, on Tuesday, Oct. 5 and Oct. 12.
Sep. 23, 2021
Central’s music program will showcase nine concerts in October.
Sep. 21, 2021
The Fred Maytag Family Foundation is donating $2.25 million to Central College to fund an annual full-ride scholarship program for multiple students from Iowa pursuing a career in a STEM-related field. The donation also will fund scientific instrumentation needs at the college.
Sep. 20, 2021
After nearly two years apart, Central College will welcome alumni, family and friends back to campus for Homecoming from Oct. 1-3.
Sep. 16, 2021
Central faculty members Paulina Mena, associate professor of biology; Oscar Reynaga, lecturer of Spanish; and Paul Weihe, associate professor of biology, will present “Faith in the Vaccine” with student ambassadors from Interfaith Youth Corps from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Boat/Moore rooms of Maytag Student Center.
Sep. 15, 2021
Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Life of an Iowa Mixed Animal Veterinarian” with Tim Yoder on Thursday, Sept. 23.
Sep. 13, 2021
Central has received a generous bequest of $1.97 million from the late James Naccarato Sr., a 1943 graduate of the college who served as a military attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice.
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