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Sara Shuger Fox and Oscar Reynaga launched a new research program for Central College students in Costa Rica this summer.

Pura Vida in Costa Rica

Doing research in Costa Rica is a revelation, say the first members of Central’s newest research program.

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Professor of economics Brian Peterson has been appointed associate dean of curriculum and faculty development for Central College.

Brian Peterson to be Associate Dean of Curriculum and Faculty Development

Professor of economics Brian Peterson has been appointed associate dean of curriculum and faculty development.

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"A simple walk down the street with my Central College professor in Mexico led me all the way to Tonga," writes Carolyn Corson '16, "and I haven't looked back since."

My Time in Tonga

“A simple walk down the street with my Central College professor in Mexico led me all the way to Tonga,” writes Carolyn Corson ’16. “And I haven’t looked back since.”

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David Timmer, professor of religion, has been awarded the Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair in Philosophy and Religion.

David Timmer Named Chair in Philosophy and Religion

David Timmer, professor of religion, has been awarded the Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair in Philosophy and Religion.

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Central students gathered to present their original research at the Palmer House in Chicago during the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago.

Central Psychology Outperforms the Competition at MPA Conference

Central College’s psychology program is ambitious — and it shows. This spring, an impressive cohort of 29 Central students presented their research at the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago.

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Ray Martin passes away at age 77

Raymond Martin, professor emeritus of music, taught at Central for 43 years.

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Sara Shuger Fox, assistant professor of exercise science, and senior Andrea Arthofer, explore the United Arab Emirates together during a trip to present research in Abu Dhabi.

Only 7,000 Miles From Pella

Sara Shuger Fox, assistant professor of exercise science, and senior Andrea Arthofer explored the United Arab Emirates together while presenting research in Abu Dhabi.

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Left to right: Terry Kleven, Shawn Wick, Maria Snyder, Kristin Siewert

Central Faculty Receive Teaching Awards

Eleven Central College faculty members received awards this spring for outstanding commitment, energy and innovation.

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Professor of political science Keith Yanner was a journalist writing about politics before he became a scholar of the discipline.

Keith Yanner Celebrates 25 Years at Central

Professor of political science Keith Yanner was a journalist writing about politics before he became a scholar of the discipline.

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Bill Hinga 1929-2017

Former dean Bill Hinga passes away

Former dean of students Bill Hinga passed away at age 88. Hinga served Central for 38 years.

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