Alumnus Henry Van Leeuwen Gifts nearly $225,000 to Central
Hendrik G. “Henry” Van Leeuwen, Central College Class of 1950 graduate, bequeathed $224,787 to Central to establish the Van Leeuwen Scholarship for students.
Hendrik G. “Henry” Van Leeuwen, Central College Class of 1950 graduate, bequeathed $224,787 to Central to establish the Van Leeuwen Scholarship for students.
It is with great sadness that the Central College community mourns the passing of Robert “Bob” Vermeer, a 1966 Central graduate and trustee emeritus, after a battle with cancer.
One of the most transformative and widely respected figures in Central College history, Kenneth Jay Weller, guided the school through a period of unprecedented growth as president from 1969-90.
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Martin Feeney, associate professor emeritus of communication studies at Central College, passed away at age 71.
Marjorie Giles, 82, a longtime former Central College staff member and active participant in the Central and Pella communities, died May 5, 2019.
George Lauber, Jr., associate professor emeritus of sociology/anthropology at Central College, passed away at age 97.
William M. Wiebenga, former president of Central College, passes away at 80.
Allen Moen, professor emeritus of physics at Central College, passed away at age 84.
Raymond Martin, professor emeritus of music, taught at Central for 43 years.
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