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$550K Gift Supports Further Renovations to Central’s Maytag Student Center

Following a $3.125 million gift to Central College two years ago, the Fred Maytag Family Foundation has awarded Central an additional $550,000 for further renovations to the Maytag Student Center. The grant also includes annual support for student scholarships through the Journey Scholarship Fund.

Faculty Members Honored with Awards

Six Central College faculty members received awards this spring for outstanding commitment, energy and innovation.

Central Wins Grant for Recycled Outdoor Furniture

The Iowa Grocery Industry Association has awarded Central College a $1,904 grant for recycled outdoor furniture, arriving at Central’s organic garden in June.

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.

Central College Students Graduate May 14

Central College will celebrate commencement May 14, 2016, with 256 students participating.

Grant Seuferer ’14 Recognized for Top CPA Exam Performance

Grant Seuferer is a winner of the 2015 Elijah Watt Sells Award, earned by .08 percent of 2015 CPA candidates.

Pictured (left to right): Andrew Green, professor of political science and coordinator of mock trial; Steve Cooper ’06, attorney coach; John ’87 and Julie Fisher ’90; Dr. Donald P. Racheter; President Mark Putnam.

Mock Trial Gift Honors Racheter

The Dr. Donald P. Racheter Mock Trial Invitational has been established at Central through a lead gift from John ’87 and Julie ‘90 Fisher.

Chris Hulleman ’93 to Speak at Commencement

Chris Hulleman ’93 will speak at Central College commencement May 14.

Acclaimed author Reza Aslan to speak at Central College

Emmy Award-winning journalist Harry Smith ’73 will interview bestselling author Reza Aslan at Central College April 7. The event is free and open to the public at 7 p.m. in Graham Conference Center’s Vermeer Banquet Hall.