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Central RED Hosts Experiences at the FBI National Academy

Central RED Society will present “Experiences at the FBI National Academy,” with Paul Haase, Pella Police Department captain.

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Paintings by artist Grant William Thye

Central College’s Mills Gallery Features Alum Grant William Thye

Grant William Thye ’93 will display his art in the Mills Gallery as he returns to campus for his 30th Class Reunion.

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Central College Installs Endowed Chair Lori Witt

Lori Witt, professor of history, was installed as the 11th Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts.

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Central College Announces New Faculty Appointments

Central College hires new faculty for launch of new academic year.

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Central RED Hosts Speakers on Wildfires and Travel

Central RED Society will present “Flying for Wildfire Fighters” with Donald Todd ’64 and “Travels on Seven Continents” with Philip Larson on Tuesday, Aug. 22.

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Emily Shields '25, Bailey Anderson '25 and Nathan Kulhman, and Seth Olsen ’25, Duncan Delzell ’25, Jaxon Thompson ’24

Central College Students Explore Passion for Research

Central students conducted research in biology, chemistry, genetics, kinesiology and musical theatre over the summer.

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four photos of Central faculty taken in the country of their visit.

Central Faculty Explore New International Programs

Four interdisciplinary teams of Central faculty explored different countries with the goal of developing a sustainable structure for faculty-led study-abroad offerings.

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Aaron Roerdink ’97

Central Appoints Associate Dean of Learning Enrichment

Central named Aaron Roerdink ’97 the associate dean of learning enrichment and associate professor-in-residence of chemistry.

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Shelley Bradfield teaching social justice class.

Central College Students Learn Firsthand About Social Justice in the City

Central students enrolled in Social Justice in the City, an immersive, experiential learning course taught in Des Moines.

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New Central board of trustees joining in 2023 are: front row, from left: Shannan Mattiace ’90, Kara Kohler Hoogensen ’96, Lori Fegley ’80 and Kelly Vielmo ’99. Backrow, from left, Dave Smith and Marc Poortinga ’98.

Central Welcomes Six New Board Members

Central welcomes six new Board of Trustee members and recognizes three who earned trustee emeriti status.

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