Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Doing research in Costa Rica is a revelation, say the first members of Central’s newest research program.
Doing research in Costa Rica is a revelation, say the first members of Central’s newest research program.
Professor of economics Brian Peterson has been appointed associate dean of curriculum and faculty development.
“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.”
David Timmer, professor of religion, has been awarded the Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair in Philosophy and Religion.
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.
Raymond Martin, professor emeritus of music, taught at Central for 43 years.
Sara Shuger Fox, assistant professor of exercise science, and senior Andrea Arthofer explored the United Arab Emirates together while presenting research in Abu Dhabi.
Eleven Central College faculty members received awards this spring for outstanding commitment, energy and innovation.
Professor of political science Keith Yanner was a journalist writing about politics before he became a scholar of the discipline.
Former dean of students Bill Hinga passed away at age 88. Hinga served Central for 38 years.