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Polish composer performs on Central campus

Jerzy Kornowicz, composer and one of the founders of the intuitive music group Mud Cavaliers, will be in residence at Central College Sept. 4-6.

Central awarded $2,000 from the Institute of International Education

Central College is one of 58 institutions nationwide to receive support from the Institute of International Education (IIE) as part of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Public Education for Peacebuilding Support initiative.

Pella Regional Health Center joins Central health clinic

Central College and Pella Regional Health Center are partnering to operate the college’s campus health clinic.

John Deere donates equipment to Central facilities team

John Deere has generously donated new equipment to the Central facilities planning and management team.

Hundreds of students to visit Central during Iowa Private College Week

During Iowa Private College Week August 5-9, Central College will welcome about 500 high school student, parents and guests to campus.

Central hires Adam Haselhuhn as director of annual giving

Adam Haselhuhn is the new director of the annual giving at Central College. Haselhuhn graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in political communication and political science. Before coming to Central, he was the associate director of annual giving at Simpson College. Haselhuhn begins August 12. “I am very…

Journey Scholarship Fund meets $1.4 million goal

Thanks to the generous support of donors, Central College’s Journey Scholarship Fund surpassed its goal of $1.4 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Helping the college reach this milestone, two anonymous alumni provided a $50,000 matching gift. “Since joining the advancement team three months ago, I have experienced great admiration for what this group has…

Central receives $25,000 gift for Central Teacher Academy

Central College will expand the Central Teacher Academy (CTA) to partner with Pella Christian schools this fall thanks to the generous support of two anonymous, long-time friends of the college. The $25,000 gift will enhance the CTA program, which already works with Pella Community Schools, and provide students with the opportunity to gain experience teaching…

Enterprise Foundation grants $2,000 to Central interns

Central College was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The grant will support four students who are completing unpaid internships for nonprofit or social service organizations.