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Central Hosts Racial Equality Workshop

Central College hosts Jennifer Harvey for a racial equality workshop Sept. 20 as part of the college’s Learning for Justice Series.

Central Hosts New Kids’ Camp

Know a kid who loves food and cooking — or wants to learn? Kids ages 9 to 11 can cook and make memories at Central College during Fun With Food camp July 25-29.

Central Wins Grant for Recycled Outdoor Furniture

The Iowa Grocery Industry Association has awarded Central College a $1,904 grant for recycled outdoor furniture, arriving at Central’s organic garden in June.

Environmental leader Robert K. Musil to teach at Central College

Internationally renowned environmentalist Robert K. Musil will make an intensive week-long visit to Central College Feb. 29-March 4.

Central College presents Martin Luther King Jr. Day program and service activities

Central College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special program Jan. 18.

The Theater of Public Policy uses intelligent humor and improv comedy to tackle leading issues. They teach and perform Nov. 12-13 at Central College.

Public policy meets improv theater at Central College

The Theater of Public Policy will use improv theater to tackle sustainability issues Nov. 12.

Local food events at Central feature Kelsey Timmerman

Kelsey Timmerman, author of “Where Am I Eating? An Adventure through the Global Food Chain” will speak Sept. 17 at Central College.

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!