Fall 2021 Issue
Past Issues
Miss Amazing
Bella from Pella is breaking educational barriers for future students.
Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16
October 15, 2021
Pioneers of Progress
Central College’s liberal arts education has been the catalyst of success since 1853, leading alums like these to break the mold.
Emily Hawk, Brittany Prokupek ’16 and Cyvannah Vecchio
October 15, 2021
The State of the College
An Annual Report and Honor Roll of Giving for 2020-21.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
October 15, 2021
Hurdling Olympic Dreams
Athletics
Central grads Will Daniels ’19 and Kurtis Brondyke ’11 compete in decathlon trials.
Larry Happel ’81
October 15, 2021
Finding Another Gear
We’ve all used the phrase “I’m stuck” when we’re met with a problem we don’t know how to solve. This past year has taught me a lot about getting unstuck and finding another gear.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
October 15, 2021
Innovative Academics: Relevant Programs for Today’s World
During the past two years, we’ve dealt with many complex issues — not the least of which was navigating through a global pandemic.
Jon Witt, Professor of Sociology
October 15, 2021
Supporting Social Justice Work
Since he was a young boy, Paul Poppen ’69 knew he was going to attend Central College.
October 14, 2021
In Memoriam: John Mark De Cook ’64
In Memoriam
John Mark De Cook ’64, Trustee Emeritus at Central College, died Aug. 13, 2021, in Pella, Iowa. He was 80.
October 14, 2021
