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Spring Music Performances

Gabriel Espinosa’s world premiere of his composition “Amelia” will be on Sunday, April 24, during the College Community Orchestra Concert.

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Grace and Allan Braskamp

The Joy of Giving – Family Style

The seven Braskamp siblings share a common passion — to honor their parents. A $700,000 endowment has been established in honor of their parents, Grace and Allan Braskamp.

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Central Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2021

More than 380 students were named to the Central College dean’s list for Fall 2021.

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Sara Shuger Fox

Professor Sara Shuger Fox Recognized for Mentorship of Underrepresented Students

Sara Shuger Fox, associate professor of kinesiology, has received the 2021 Research Mentor Award from The Organization for Tropical Studies for her mentorship of underrepresented students through the National Science Foundation’s Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.

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Central Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Central will begin the Spring 2022 semester by honoring the spirit and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 17.

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Central’s Top Stories of 2021

Central College had a lot to celebrate in 2021. As we look ahead to a new year with optimism and purpose, we look back at some of the most impactful Central stories of 2021.

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Central Names Kristin Lewis Director of Pre-College Programs

Kristin Lewis has been named director of pre-college programs at Central College. She oversees Central’s Talent Search, Upward Bound I and Upward Bound II.

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Stavros Papakonstantinidis

Professor Papakonstantinidis Publishes Research on Women Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries

Stavros Papakonstantinidis, associate professor of communication studies, has co-authored a chapter published in “The Emerald Handbook of Women and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies.”

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Jeremy Burke to Serve as Central’s New Pre-Health Advisor, Career Services Specialist

Central has hired Jeremy Burke as the college’s pre-health advisor and career services specialist.

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Central Education Program to Offer New STEM Endorsements, Project Lead the Way Training

Central’s education program is now one of eight institutions in the state of Iowa to offer STEM endorsements for students majoring in elementary education and secondary education.

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