President’s Corner
Curating an Education
One of my happy tasks each year is to write letters of recommendation for seniors.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
August 15, 2019
Everything Belongs
There is a great deal to be learned from the questions prospective students and their parents ask.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
May 10, 2019 | 1 Comment
Phenomenal Cosmic Power
Freeing students from the expectations of others is one of the most rewarding aspects of higher education.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
February 8, 2019
Planning at the Speed of Change
Planning can be perilous: our assumptions about the future are rooted in the present and informed by the past.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
November 27, 2018
It’s a Bit Messy
The path to success can get a bit messy. But that’s OK. It’s part of the journey.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
August 14, 2018
The Central Difference
It’s always a unique privilege to see guests in our midst who have no prior experience with the college.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
May 17, 2018 | 1 Comment
Through the Arcs of Time
Seen through arcs of time, our great institutions have evolved gradually for a very good reason—in higher education, we tend to protect that which matters most.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
February 19, 2018
The Skill of Adaptation
Careers in the future will require flexibility, something Central students learn through experience.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
November 15, 2017
A Community Without Borders
Connections that extend through time and around the world are part Central’s tradition of community.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
August 17, 2017
The Relational Giants of Central College
Relationships are a key part of what makes the Central experience unique.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
February 13, 2017 | 2 Comments