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Central College senior Jessica Riebkes holds an endangered Indiana bat caught during her internship with Stantec, an environmental consulting firm.

Beyond Imagination

Jessica Riebkes never imagined she would spend summer nights catching bats in the woods. But when the Central College biology student landed an internship with an environmental consulting firm, this became one of her most memorable college experiences.

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Music for Life

Jean De Smidt ’70 has traveled the country playing and writing music since graduating from Central.

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Central College challenges alumni and friends to raise $50K in 50 days for Journey Scholarship Fund

Central challenges alumni and friends to raise $50K in 50 days for the Journey Scholarship Fund.

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Central College A Cappella Choir goes on tour

The Central College A Cappella Choir is heading out on an East Coast tour.

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Central College to host Jeff Link ’89 at annual meeting of political scientists

Central College will host the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Iowa Association of Political Scientists Feb. 28–March 1. The meeting will feature a reception, panels and project presentations for registered attendees, plus a keynote with Jeff Link ’89 that is open to the public.

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Martin Luther King at Central College

Central celebrates Martin Luther King Day with two alumni speakers

In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, Central College will host a convocation featuring two Central alumni Jan. 20.

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Central alum and poet Curtis Bauer featured at Writers Reading

Poet and 1992 Central College graduate Curtis Bauer will read from his poetry and translations at the Writers Reading program Oct. 24.

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Homecoming/Family weekend

Central welcomes alumni, family and friends to campus Sept. 27-29 for Homecoming/Family Weekend.

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Central honors three at Alumni Award Presentation & Lunch

In conjunction with 2013 Homecoming/Family Weekend, Central College will present alumni awards to two graduates and a longtime staff member with illustrious careers and legacies of service.

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Journey Scholarship Fund meets $1.4 million goal

Thanks to the generous support of donors, Central College’s Journey Scholarship Fund surpassed its goal of $1.4 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Helping the college reach this milestone, two anonymous alumni provided a $50,000 matching gift. “Since joining the advancement team three months ago, I have experienced great admiration for what this group has…

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