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Professor Sara Shuger Fox Recognized for Mentorship of Underrepresented Students

Sara Shuger Fox, associate professor of kinesiology, has received the 2021 Research Mentor Award from The Organization for Tropical Studies for her mentorship of underrepresented students through the National Science Foundation’s Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.

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Jeremy Burke to Serve as Central’s New Pre-Health Advisor, Career Services Specialist

Central has hired Jeremy Burke as the college’s pre-health advisor and career services specialist.

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Central’s Mills Gallery to Feature Award-Winning Songwriter Chad Elliott

Central will welcome the works of international award-winning songwriter Chad Elliott to the Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts from Oct. 20 to Nov. 5. His exhibit is titled “Wilderman’s Treetop Tales.”

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Central Publishes Annual Writing Anthology

Central College’s annual Writing Anthology, a collection of exceptional student work from across the liberal arts curriculum, has been released for the 2020-21 academic year.

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Central’s Dolezal Publishes Essay on Syruping in Literary Journal

Joshua Dolezal, Central College professor of English, recently published his essay “Syruping” in Fourth Genre, a literary journal devoted to notable, innovative work in creative nonfiction.

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Eight Ways to Prepare for a Great College Visit

Deciding on a college can be challenging but a campus visit can seal the deal. Here’s how to prepare.

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Joan Becker, “Sentenced to Life: Mental Illness, Tragedy and Transformation.”

Life Beyond the Storm “The Rest of the (Ed Thomas) Story”

Join the Pella Community Common Reading Experience 2018 for a presentation by Joan Becker, author of “Sentenced to Life: Mental Illness, Tragedy and Transformation.”

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English major Lindsey Greer ’16 writes about her summer experience as research and writing intern for the Iowa United Nations Association (pictured with IUNA office coordinator Susan McGuire).

Step Ahead this Summer: Research and Writing Intern

English major Lindsey Greer ’16 writes about her summer experience as research and writing intern for the Iowa United Nations Association.

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Message from a Graduating Senior

Rhiley Huntington reflects on the gift of a Central education and where it will take her and those whose lives she touches.

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Granting Their Time and Talents

Students in the Writing for Non-Profit Organizations course have brought in more than $60,000 in grants for community partners in Iowa.

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