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Professor of political science Keith Yanner was a journalist writing about politics before he became a scholar of the discipline.

Keith Yanner Celebrates 25 Years at Central

Professor of political science Keith Yanner was a journalist writing about politics before he became a scholar of the discipline.

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Central College hosts election night radio coverage Nov. 8 from 8-11 p.m. in Fred’s.

Central Hosts Election Night Event

Bob Leonard, special news editor for KNIA/KRLS, will lead a live radio broadcast with Central faculty and students.

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Central College hosts a viewing party and discussion Sept. 26 for the first presidential debate.

Central Hosts Debate Viewing, Discussion

Central College hosts a viewing party and discussion Sept. 26 for the first presidential debate.

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Erich Thalacker, biology and biochemistry major, is one of 23 student researchers on campus this summer. He’s doing chemistry research to discover possibilities for biorenewable plastics.

Summer Research Crew

Twenty-three students turned full-time researchers this summer. They investigated bats, bees, polymers, criminal sentencing and more — and received research grants to do it!

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Kenneth Quinn, president of World Food Prize Foundation, invited Central College students to the Hall of Laureates April 21, where Quinn recounted his experience during the last days of Saigon. Pictured (left to right): Rachael Tharp ‘15, Nathan Thiessen ‘15, Kyle Pepper ‘17, Kenneth Quinn, Max Arnett ‘16, Central College President Mark Putnam, Mark Barloon and Jordan Rouse ‘16.

Stories from Vietnam

When Kenneth Quinn landed in Vietnam, he was sure someone would try to kill him immediately. Quinn, a civilian officer in 1967, remembers, “I was so pleased when that didn’t happen.”

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Some call it politics, but Michael Kacmarynski ’14 calls it a career. The recent Central grad wasn’t sure what he was going to do after graduating until his internship supervisor led him to the campaign of the soon-to-be congressman for Iowa’s third district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

On the Campaign Trail

Some call it politics, but Michael Kacmarynski ’14 calls it a career. Kacmarynski was recently a field representative on David Young’s campaign for the House of Representatives.

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Making a Difference through Government Policy

Greg Ellingson ’13, former student body president and British Parliament intern, wants to help shape public policy in the Midwest.

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Former national spokesperson Tommy Vietor to speak at Central College

Central College will host its first scholar-in-residence through the Thomas J. and Charlene P. Gaard Endowed Residency in the Liberal Arts Oct. 8-10

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Using the Law to Serve Others

Emily Rouse ’14 plans to combine her passions for the law and helping others through a career as an attorney in the public service sector.

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Central College to host Jeff Link ’89 at annual meeting of political scientists

Central College will host the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Iowa Association of Political Scientists Feb. 28–March 1. The meeting will feature a reception, panels and project presentations for registered attendees, plus a keynote with Jeff Link ’89 that is open to the public.

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