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Richard Phillips, director of dining services, recently taught a cooking class that sparked a series to continue next year.

Five Ingredients, Endless Meals

Richard Phillips, director of dining services, recently taught a cooking class that sparked a series to continue next year.

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Know a kid who loves food and cooking — or wants to learn? Kids ages 9 to 11 can cook and make memories at Central College during Fun With Food camp July 25-29.

Central Hosts New Kids’ Camp

Know a kid who loves food and cooking — or wants to learn? Kids ages 9 to 11 can cook and make memories at Central College during Fun With Food camp July 25-29.

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Nicole Kaplan Named Weller Distinguished Professor

Nicole Kaplan has been awarded the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts. Named after Central College’s 18th president, who served 1970-90, the three-year endowed professorship recognizes a distinguished faculty member and provides support for teaching, research and scholarship.

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Central College celebrated commencement May 14.

Central celebrates the class of 2016

Central College celebrated commencement May 14. The graduating class included 257 graduates from 21 states. Speaker Chris Hulleman ‘93 presented “Mindsets: Your GPS For Your Future.” Hulleman serves as a research associate professor in the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning and also the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia.

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Central College senior Jake Wassenaar of Pella has won a 2016-2017 Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Taiwan.

Jake Wassenaar receives Fulbright award to Taiwan

Central College senior Jake Wassenaar of Pella has won a 2016-2017 Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Taiwan.

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The Iowa Grocery Industry Association has awarded Central College a $1,904 grant for recycled outdoor furniture, arriving at Central's organic garden in June.

Central Wins Grant for Recycled Outdoor Furniture

The Iowa Grocery Industry Association has awarded Central College a $1,904 grant for recycled outdoor furniture, arriving at Central’s organic garden in June.

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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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Central College has preserved more than 125 years of history through its student newspaper and yearbook, now available online.

Archives Preserve Student News Since 1876

Central College has preserved more than 125 years of history through its student newspaper and yearbook, now available online.

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Grant Seuferer is a winner of the 2015 Elijah Watt Sells Award, earned by .08 percent of 2015 CPA candidates.

Grant Seuferer ’14 Recognized for Top CPA Exam Performance

Grant Seuferer is a winner of the 2015 Elijah Watt Sells Award, earned by .08 percent of 2015 CPA candidates.

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Pictured (left to right): Andrew Green, professor of political science and coordinator of mock trial; Steve Cooper ’06, attorney coach; John ’87 and Julie Fisher ’90; Dr. Donald P. Racheter; President Mark Putnam.

Mock Trial Gift Honors Racheter

The Dr. Donald P. Racheter Mock Trial Invitational has been established at Central through a lead gift from John ’87 and Julie ‘90 Fisher.

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