Fall 2013 Issue

Finding Joy Abroad

Abby Norman ’12 is exploring the world by living and working abroad in London. She is making the most of her life one triathlon at a time.

Cindy Deppe

November 22, 2013

Leading with Wisdom

Jann Freed ’77, professor emerita of business management, recently published “Leading with Wisdom,” a book filled with insights from renowned leaders from around the world.

Chelsea Toppin '12

November 22, 2013

Alumni Award Winners

In conjunction with 2013 Homecoming/Family Weekend, Central College presented alumni awards and an honorary alumni award to two graduates and a longtime staff member with illustrious careers and legacies of service.

Chelsea Toppin '12

November 22, 2013

Transforming Maytag

Central responds to the ever-evolving college student with a $2.75 million Maytag Student Center remodel thanks to the Fred Maytag Family Foundation.

Cindy Deppe

November 22, 2013 | 2 Comments

Four alumni inducted into Athletics Hall of Honor

Athletics

The newest members of the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor were inducted during Homecoming weekend Sept. 27-29.

Larry Happel '81

November 22, 2013

The Power of Commitment

Through generations of commitment to the college, Central’s legacy lives on through faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and trustees of the college.

Mark Putnam, Central College president

November 22, 2013

Invested in Alumni

Central is all about development, and we are always making changes for the better. In recent months, a number of positions and responsibilities have shifted in the development and alumni offices.

Chelsea Toppin '12

November 22, 2013

Many Gifts For the Dutch

We are extremely grateful to the alumni and community that treasure Central and all it has to offer. Thank you to All donors for believing in Central. Central has been the beneficiary of several gifts from generous donors over the past several months. Thanks to these donors, Central has been able to update facilities, work more efficiently and use grants for student initiatives.

Chelsea Toppin

November 22, 2013

Central, Under Armour Announce Exclusive Agreement

Athletics

Central College and Under Armour, Inc., announced the Baltimore, Md.-based leader in performance apparel, footwear and accessories is now the official outfitter of the Dutch. Central is the first Iowa college or university to become an Under Armour school.

Larry Happel '81

November 22, 2013

Working Dutch Style

After networking with two Central board of trustee members, Stormi Peterson ’15 found herself getting practical work experience in The Hague in the Netherlands.

Cindy Deppe

November 22, 2013 | 2 Comments

Where are they now?

Class Notes

Don Maxam, a sociology professor in the early 70s until the late 90s, misses teaching and interacting with students and faculty at Central. He reflects on his years at with Central.

Rachel Bing '15

November 22, 2013

The Power of Science

Understanding the sciences is not always an easy task, but Viktor Martisovits, associate professor of physics, is on a mission to help students discover and appreciate the vast world of physics.

Chelsea Toppin '12

November 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

Alumni Class Reunions

Class of 1963First row (left to right): Karen Bast Bartell, Crystal Ramsey Walvoord, Jean Navis Tenpas, Elsie Kamphuis Claypool, Marilyn Walraven, Nancy Wilson Slykhuis, Shari Lokhorst Wissink Second row: Gene Bartell, Lori Jansma Jensen, Joyce Elzinga Kolenbrander, Kay Kuyper De Cook, Nyla Rozeboom Heerema, Alda Pippel Muyskens Third row: Mary Rutter Hulleman, Jean Van Zomeren […]

Chelsea Toppin

November 22, 2013

Aiming for the Sky

Bobby ’13 and Michael ’15 Daigle are football-playing brothers from Colorado that came to Central and found that only the sky is the limit.

Cindy Deppe

November 14, 2013