A Day to Make a Difference: Central College Service Day April 10
Apr. 6, 2018
About 625 Central College students, faculty and staff will participate in almost 65 service projects during the college’s annual Service Day Tuesday, April 10.
Central’s A Cappella Choir takes their music on the road.
Apr. 6, 2018
About 625 Central College students, faculty and staff will participate in almost 65 service projects during the college’s annual Service Day Tuesday, April 10.
Mar. 29, 2018
An exhibit by Pella artist Andrea Van Wyk will be featured in the Central College Mills Gallery April 4-20, 2018.
Mar. 27, 2018
Central College’s Democracy Rocks! program focuses on ways for students to engage in and improve civic dialogue.
Mar. 7, 2018
For the second year in a row, Central College has received a grant from the John Deere Foundation to support the college’s long-standing Upward Bound program.
Feb. 24, 2018
James Muyskens ’64, university professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, will speak at the Central College commencement Saturday, May 19.
Feb. 23, 2018
William M. Wiebenga, former president of Central College, passes away at 80.
Feb. 22, 2018
Central College’s Mills Gallery is hosting “Rising Waters,” an exhibition of 13 vibrant, intricate woven sculptures and collages by Boston artist Nathalie Miebach.
Feb. 9, 2018
Central College hosts Rachel Caufield, associate professor of political science at Drake University, for the next Democracy Rocks! event.
Feb. 2, 2018
Central College won four Best of Red Rock Area awards.
Feb. 2, 2018
Mock trial has been a meaningful experience for decades of Central students of all majors.
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Photo Caption: Central College welcomes Pella community schools to honor the 2024 Kid Captains and launch the new Grandparents Day special. Pictured are the 2023 Kid Captains tossing the game coin.
Pella, IA (10/17/2024) — Central College will welcome six Pella area students as the 2024 Kid Captains at Central's football game Saturday, Oct. 19. The game against Luther College begins at 1 p.m. in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.
Central is committed to celebrating leadership and engaged citizenship within our campus and Pella community. This initiative will provide students with opportunities to develop essential skills, foster meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact on the broader community.
Kid Captains were nominated by their peers using a rubric of characteristics such as having a positive attitude, making positive contributions, considering the needs and wants of others, showing respect and accepting and tolerating the views and beliefs of others - all of which makes them a great teammate.
Central College Kid Captains for 2024 are:
"Our mission is to prepare everyone to learn, lead and achieve," says Blaine Forsythe, Jefferson Intermediate dean of students and 2015 Central graduate. "Our staff at Jefferson are intentional about the ways they create leadership opportunities for all students. The two students representing Jefferson are true examples of leadership in action. We are extremely proud of all of our students, who demonstrate leadership in their own unique ways. Abram and Cora stand out for their positive attitude, respect for others, willingness to listen and understand and their ability to work effectively in a team."
Sentiments from Pella Christian Elementary School and Pella Middle School echo a similar mission to develop outstanding young people.
"Lydia and Dryson are exemplary in how they live out the values we aspire to in Romans 12," says Ben Dirkson, Pella Christian principal. "They are sincere. They honor people above themselves. They are generous and invitational. We are proud of them and happy to have them representing Pella Christian Schools!"
"Finley's leadership on the student council sets an example for others to follow, inspiring his peers to get involved and make a difference," says Scott Tjeerdsma, Pella Middle School principal. "He embodies what a kid captain is all about and is a key part of Pella Middle School. Sibley consistently treats her peers and teachers with care and consideration, making her a role model within the school. Her leadership skills are also a big part of our building as she plays a key role on the student council. Her ability to listen to different perspectives and foster collaboration makes her a strong and effective leader."
In addition to Kid Captain Day, Central will launch Grandparent Day. All children 12 and under attending the game will receive free admission and the Grandparent Special, a bag of popcorn and M&M's. The Grandparent Special honors the late Dan Marburger, former Perry High School principal and 1989 Central graduate, who enjoyed this game-day tradition with his grandkids.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
