Features

Archive

George Lauber, Jr.

Former Central Professor George Lauber, Jr. Passes Away

George Lauber, Jr., associate professor emeritus of sociology/anthropology at Central College, passed away at age 97.

Read more...

Central College hosts anti-racist author and educator Tim Wise for an address titled “Challenging the Culture of Cruelty: Understanding and Defeating Race and Class Inequity in America” in Cox-Snow Recital Hall Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.

Author Tim Wise to Speak at Central College

Central College hosts anti-racist author and educator Tim Wise for an address titled “Challenging the Culture of Cruelty: Understanding and Defeating Race and Class Inequity in America” in Cox-Snow Recital Hall Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.

Read more...

Hannah Hirl '19 writes about her summer experience with the Department of Human Services in Mahaska County.

Step Ahead This Summer: Human Services in Mahaska County

Hannah Hirl ’19 writes about her summer experience as intern for the Department of Human Services in Mahaska County.

Read more...

Michaela Van Dusseldorp is a senior psychology and sociology student researcher at Central College. After graduating next spring, she plans to pursue criminal justice work — and one day, serve in the FBI.

Race, Beauty and Jury Duty

Central College senior Michaela Van Dusseldorp tells a captivating story in her psychology research. Awarded a research grant this summer, she’s working toward a criminal justice career — and one day, serving in the FBI.

Read more...

"A simple walk down the street with my Central College professor in Mexico led me all the way to Tonga," writes Carolyn Corson '16, "and I haven't looked back since."

My Time in Tonga

“A simple walk down the street with my Central College professor in Mexico led me all the way to Tonga,” writes Carolyn Corson ’16. “And I haven’t looked back since.”

Read more...

Broadcasting Aly

From Lake Tahoe, Aly Garwood ’15 tells stories of bears, coyotes, rescue animals and more on her own television show.

Read more...

The Central family just got a bit bigger — and younger. Central is one of five Iowa colleges and universities to adopt a grade at Findley Elementary, a.k.a. Dreamer Academy.

Dreaming Young

The Central family just got a bit bigger — and younger. Central is one of five Iowa colleges and universities to adopt a grade at Findley Elementary, a.k.a. Dreamer Academy.

Read more...

Matthew Heater presents his psychology research, “The Effect of Positive and Negative Goal Framing on Rumination.”

Fresh Findings

After months exploring topics like sports analytics, Parkinson’s Disease, prairie grasses and consumer behavior, 182 Central students presented their research May 5-6.

Read more...

Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel will speak at Central College May 1 during an Iowa Sociological Association (ISA) conference.

Conference brings restorative justice speakers to Central College

Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel will speak at Central College May 1 during an Iowa Sociological Association (ISA) conference.

Read more...

Iowa Sociological Association elects Central College faculty to host conference

Shawn Wick, assistant professor of sociology at Central College, has been elected president of the Iowa Sociological Association (ISA) for 2014-2015. Wick was selected by other sociology professors throughout the state, and he will be responsible for hosting the organization’s annual conference.

Read more...