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Professor Linda Laine Appointed Faculty Fellow for Interdisciplinary and Faculty-Led Programs

Linda Laine, Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts and professor of communication studies at Central, has been appointed as Faculty Fellow for Interdisciplinary and Faculty-led Programs at the college.

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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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Central College was named to Honor Roll with Distinction in three categories for the 2015 President’s Award for Community Service.

Central Earns National Honor for Community Service

Central College was named to Honor Roll with Distinction in three categories for the 2015 President’s Award for Community Service.

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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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NBA D-League team Iowa Energy asked Central students to sell tickets for the team’s home opener, then pitch a marketing plan for executives to attract millennials to attend games.

Ready for Game Day

For their final project, students in Andy Campbell’s marketing management class faced a double challenge.

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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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Symphonic Wind Ensemble tour to Mexico

Students reflect on music tour to Mexico

Central musicians describe their life-changing tour to Merida, Playa del Carmen and Cancun.

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Making a Difference through Government Policy

Greg Ellingson ’13, former student body president and British Parliament intern, wants to help shape public policy in the Midwest.

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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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Wesselink gift of $350,000 to support international student success

Linda and Dave Wesselink committed $350,000 to enhance the infrastructure to support current and future international students.

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