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Former auto executive Vines returns to Central with book

Former auto industry executive and crisis communications expert Jason Vines, a 1982 Central College graduate, returns to campus Dec. 10-11 as part of a promotional tour for his new book.

CD release concert for “Samba Little Samba”

Gabriel Espinosa, associate professor of music at Central College and acclaimed jazz musician, will perform a concert to celebrate the release of his new CD, “Samba Little Samba.”

Central College theatre presents “Rabbit Hole”

Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Rabbit Hole” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19–22 in Kruidenier Theatre at Central College.

Oxfam Hunger Banquet to be held Nov. 20 at Central College

Half the guests at Central College’s Oxfam America Hunger Banquet will eat a meager dinner, seated on the floor. The event will be a highlight of the college’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which runs Nov. 15–20 and is sponsored by the Center for Community-Based Learning.

Local produce features in All Iowa meal at Central College

On Oct. 22, the lunch menu at Central College will center on locally raised meat and produce. The All Iowa Day meal will be served in the Central Market from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Central College dedicates Helen Jean Hislop Center to honor her years of service

A dedication ceremony will be held for the Helen Jean Hislop Center, commemorating Hislop’s years of service in the field of physical therapy.

Fair Trade Week planned by The Work of Our Hands and Central College

October 21-24 is Fair Trade Week in Pella, with events planned Tuesday through Thursday to highlight fair trade and social sustainability in a globalized economy.

World Food Prize speaker to present at Central

World-renowned scientist Ronald Phillips will speak at 11 a.m. Oct. 15.

Central faculty and students perform in variety show

Central College faculty and students will come together in a different setting from the classroom at 7 p.m. Oct. 10. In Central’s Upper Chapel, college President Mark Putnam, along with several faculty colleagues, will perform in song, comedy, lip-syncing and other hidden talents.