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Photo of tulips in front of Central College sign.

Central’s Fundraising Efforts See 20% Increase For Fiscal Year

Central College enjoyed another record-breaking year in its fundraising efforts for the Journey Scholarship Fund and saw tremendous overall support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.

Major gift propels Forever Dutch project at Central

Donation adds to extensive Blythe family legacy, fuels next $3 million phase.

Next Phase of P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium Renovation Begins

Fueled by more than 2,600 donors, work begins Feb. 24 on an extensive renovation of the lower level of P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium in the next $3 million phase of Central College’s Forever Dutch® initiative.

A spacious new women's varsity locker room is part of the P.H. Kuyper Gym renovation.

Kuyper Gymnasium Renovation Work to Begin in March

The next phase of the Forever Dutch^® initiative kicks off with $3-million upgrade to the lower level.

Central Homecoming Set for Sept. 27-29

Central College will host alumni, family and friends for Homecoming from Sept. 27-29.

Central’s Forever Dutch 48-Hour Challenge Surpasses Goal

During the Forever Dutch^® 48-Hour Challenge, $291,588 was raised through donations from 328 alumni and friends of Central.

$300,000 Gift to Central, Forever Dutch Honors Marjorie Gruis, Aunt of Ardie Sutphen

Central College received a gift of $300,000 from Dave ’61 and Ardie Pals Sutphen ’64 toward the Forever Dutch® initiative, which funds updates for athletics facilities.

Larry Happel, center, is joined by friends, from left, Steve Muller, Al Dorenkamp, Mark Ellingson and Sam Vande Weerd after the national championship trophy case inside P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium was named in Happel’s honor.

Central College Honors Happel with Name on National Championship Trophy Case

Larry Happel, longtime sports information director at Central College, recently was honored when the national championship trophy case inside P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium was named in his honor.