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Chevy Freiburger

Central’s Freiburger Elected to Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling

Chevy Freiburger, vice president for enrollment management and dean of admission at Central College, will begin serving a three-year presidential cycle for the Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling.

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Linda Laine, Leslie Duinink and Sue Pagnac

Central College Announces Transitions in Academic Affairs

Central College’s academic affairs office promotes three academic leaders. The three extend the work of faculty and staff across campus to enhance student and faculty development in the context of a liberal arts education, to innovate and to support life-long learning.

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Steffanie Bonnstetter

Central College’s Bonnstetter Earns Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 Award

Central received recognition with two Best of Red Rock Awards — Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 and Best Caterer.

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Karen Tumlinson, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer at Central College

President Putnam Appoints Karen Tumlinson as Central’s VPFA/Treasurer

Central College President Mark Putnam has announced his appointment of Karen Tumlinson as vice president for finance and administration and treasurer of the college.

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Barbara Little Butler ’58

Former Longtime Central Employee Dies

Barbara Little Butler ’58, a longtime former Central College staff member and active in both the Central and Pella communities, died March 12, 2022, in Pella, Iowa.

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Central College President Emeritus Ken Weller

President Emeritus Ken Weller Dies

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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Central’s Top Stories of 2021

Central College had a lot to celebrate in 2021. As we look ahead to a new year with optimism and purpose, we look back at some of the most impactful Central stories of 2021.

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Central Gives Back to Community for Annual Service Day

Central held its annual Service Day on Oct. 5 with more than 630 volunteers taking part in 43 projects. Service Day has been a cornerstone of the Central experience since 2006.

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Central Announces 2021-22 Student Senate Officers

Central has announced the names of the Student Senate executive officers for the 2021-22 academic year.

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Central Sets New Fundraising Record on Hoo-Rah Day

Central set a new fundraising record during its fifth-annual Hoo-Rah Day April 13. In total, the college raised $343,217 to help support scholarships and programs.

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