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English major Lindsey Greer ’16 writes about her summer experience as research and writing intern for the Iowa United Nations Association (pictured with IUNA office coordinator Susan McGuire).

Step Ahead this Summer: Research and Writing Intern

English major Lindsey Greer ’16 writes about her summer experience as research and writing intern for the Iowa United Nations Association.

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Central students, faculty and staff served a total 2,523 hours with community partners during Service Day.

Central Serves 2,523 Hours during Service Day

Central students, faculty and staff served a total 2,523 hours with community partners throughout Central Iowa during Service Day April 26.

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The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) has relied on handwritten records for decades, but Central graduate Blake Rozendaal ‘15 recently helped the organization update its system.

Modern Records

The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) has relied on handwritten records for decades. Computer science graduate Blake Rozendaal created a new system.

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Katelin Gannon, lecturer of exercise science, received the scholar award from Iowa Campus Compact May 29.

Engaged Campus Awards honor Central College lecturer, graduate

Katelin Gannon, lecturer of exercise science, received Iowa Campus Compact’s scholar award, and graduate Emily Grant was named member of the year for Iowa College AmeriCorps Programs (ICAP).

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Kenneth Quinn, president of World Food Prize Foundation, invited Central College students to the Hall of Laureates April 21, where Quinn recounted his experience during the last days of Saigon. Pictured (left to right): Rachael Tharp ‘15, Nathan Thiessen ‘15, Kyle Pepper ‘17, Kenneth Quinn, Max Arnett ‘16, Central College President Mark Putnam, Mark Barloon and Jordan Rouse ‘16.

Stories from Vietnam

When Kenneth Quinn landed in Vietnam, he was sure someone would try to kill him immediately. Quinn, a civilian officer in 1967, remembers, “I was so pleased when that didn’t happen.”

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Central College has been recognized for proven community engagement and commitment to community service. The Center for Community-Based Learning has organized half- and full-day projects for more than 700 volunteers April 21.

Hundreds of Central College volunteers to serve community

Central College students, faculty and staff will participate in more than 60 community service projects in central Iowa for Service Day April 21. Since 2006, the college has set aside a day each year to connect members of campus to each other and dozens of community partners — for everyone’s benefit, says director of community-based…

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Central College plans Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program and service activities

Central College will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a special program Jan. 19 and service projects throughout the week.

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Central College proves commitment to community engagement

Central College has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for proven community engagement.

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Central College receives national honor for community service

Central was named one of only 16 schools to receive the finalist designation for the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

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Mapping Technology Helps Food Pantries Expand

Rachel Frana ’15 is using GIS mapping technology to help food pantries identify underserved areas of Des Moines.

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