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Central Music Ensembles, Christmas Candlelight Concerts Set for December

Nov. 23, 2021

Central’s music program will showcase seven concerts in December, including the program’s annual Christmas Candlelight concerts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.