Award-winning author to speak at Central College
Central College will host award-winning author Chitra Divakaruni Sept. 24-26. Divakaruni’s keynote address, “My Amazing Journey,” is open to the public at 11 a.m. on Sept. 25 in Douwstra Auditorium.
Central College will host award-winning author Chitra Divakaruni Sept. 24-26. Divakaruni’s keynote address, “My Amazing Journey,” is open to the public at 11 a.m. on Sept. 25 in Douwstra Auditorium.
Central College will kick off a yearlong celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the study abroad program.
In an age of polarized viewpoints and extremist-driven agendas, a unique New York-based non-governmental organization, Intersections International, will promote mutual understanding and dialogue while in residence at Central College Oct. 28-31.
Blaire Modic, an experienced leader of international study programs throughout Central America and Europe, is the new director of study abroad at Central College.
Washington Monthly’s 2013 ranking of liberal arts colleges lists Central College as No. 37 in the country.
The Vermeer Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $500,000 grant to support the international student initiative at Central College.
The Central College A Cappella Choir traveled to Brazil to sing in cathedrals and for an archbishop, tour national parks and monuments and share a gift of shoes for Brazilians in need.
Lyn Isaacson, associate dean for global education at Central College, will travel to Brazil from May 5-10 with a high-level delegation from 14 other U.S. institutions to meet with potential partner campuses and learn about Brazilian higher education.
Over spring break, a group of 10 students tackled garbage and compost in a Guatemalan village. They also taught local women about sustainability.
The students of the Epidemiology course organized an Oxfam Hunger Banquet to raise awareness of global food disparity. Those dining on tiny meals got to thinking about what waste and nutrition really mean.
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