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Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics, Stephen Fyfe, professor of computer science and 1987 Central graduate, Dave Pavlat, associate professor of kinesiology, and Erik Insko, professor of mathematics and computer science.

PPI Presents Gift to Central College

PPI makes donation to Central College to develop decision science curriculum for students.

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11 students working to spread mulch around young trees in a large field.

Central College Recognized by Carnegie for Community Engagement

Central College received the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, demonstrating its strong commitment to community engagement.

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eight people standing outside the Prins House

Central Donates Historic House

Central’s Prins House has been donated to the Pella Preservation Trust.

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New Central board of trustees joining in 2023 are: front row, from left: Shannan Mattiace ’90, Kara Kohler Hoogensen ’96, Lori Fegley ’80 and Kelly Vielmo ’99. Backrow, from left, Dave Smith and Marc Poortinga ’98.

Central Welcomes Six New Board Members

Central welcomes six new Board of Trustee members and recognizes three who earned trustee emeriti status.

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Peggy Fitch and Carol Williamson

Central College Honors Retiring Administrators

Central celebrates the careers of two longstanding administrators — Carol Williamson and Peggy Fitch.

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PACE Executive Director Karen Eischen, Past PACE Alliance Executive Board President Mark Putnam, PACE Alliance Executive Board President Charlie Daugherty.

Central College’s Mark Putnam Honored for PACE Alliance Service

The PACE Alliance Board of Directors honored Mark Putnam, Central’s president, on his retirement as the PACE executive board president.

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Mark Putnam

Central College Legacy of Leadership Featured in AGB Article

“Managing the Presidency Through the Arc of Time” was featured in AGB Trusteeship and written by Mark Putnam, Central president.

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Heather Burr Isaacson

Central’s Commencement Speaker Announced

Central College announces Heather Burr Isaacson ’97 will be the 2023 Commencement speaker.

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Karmen Ten Nepal

Central College Names New Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students

Central names Karmen Ten Napel as new vice president for student development and dean of students.

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Romonda D. Belcher, Breanne Ward

Building Central’s Culture of Inclusion During Welcome Week

Welcome Week will feature new programs to nurture and build upon Central’s culture of caring for others, engaged citizenship and inclusion.

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