President’s Corner
Streams of Blessing
Central’s values endure through the years, including a commitment to opportunity for all students.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
November 15, 2016
The Test of Time
On Central’s campus, tradition lives hand-in-hand with innovation.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
August 15, 2016
Shared Success
Everyone associated with Central wants to be engaged with a community that fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Mark Putnam
May 18, 2016
A Once in a Generation Opportunity
A new initiative embraces the legacy of Central’s athletics tradition.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
February 22, 2016
The Highly Engaged Learner
How should we define “academic excellence?”
Mark Putnam
November 16, 2015
STEM in the Context of the Liberal Arts
STEM literacy is one goal of a liberal arts education.
Mark Putnam
August 18, 2015
Asking Better Questions
Great questions yield answers that in turn help us ask even better questions.
Mark Putnam
May 18, 2015
The Growth of the Region
Throughout the Greater Des Moines Partnership region, Central has more than 6,600 alumni.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
February 24, 2015
The Legacy of Faculty
“What do we do really well?” When I asked faculty members, they said Central professors take students to the next level in their desired areas of knowledge and skill.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
November 18, 2014
Standing on the Shoulders of Global Giants
A few months ago our campus community assembled in the Harry and Bernice Vermeer Banquet Hall of the Graham Conference Center to kick off a year of celebration, recognition and reflection for the
50th anniversary of our study abroad programs.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
September 12, 2014