Fall 2022 Issue
Past Issues
A Force for Good
Cheri Trout Doane ’98 has helped Central College students make a difference by fostering citizen involvement.
Story by Emily Hawk / Photos by Paul Joy
October 14, 2022
Dreams Have No Deadlines
After 15 years in the workforce, Shawn Vande Kieft ’21 learned it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16
October 14, 2022
Changing Life for the Better (Super Powers From Super Alumni)
Making a difference in the world begins at Central College. Whether it’s perseverance, storytelling or remembering names, the strengths of three Central alumni have proven essential.
Jeanette Budding
October 14, 2022
Decisions, Decisions
Athletics
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Central College student-athletes to make decisions about their academic, athletics and career goals.
Larry Happel ’81
October 14, 2022
State of the College
An annual report and honor roll of giving for 2021-22.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
October 14, 2022
Shaping a New Path Forward
The L.A. Garrison Scholarship for the Nontraditional Learner recognizes the potential in Central students.
Jeanette Budding
October 14, 2022
Civic Duty
Trent Swartwoudt ’22 considers giving back to Central College part of his civic duty.
Trent Swartwoudt ’22
October 14, 2022
In Memoriam: Robert Vermeer ’66
In Memoriam
Robert “Bob” Vermeer ’66, Central College trustee emeritus, died Aug. 17, 2022.
October 14, 2022
In Memoriam: Rev. Richard “Dick” Whitaker
In Memoriam
Richard “Dick” Ernest Whitaker passed away on Aug. 4, 2022.
October 14, 2022
The Way of Bilbo
Each individual’s journey at Central is unique. The task of education is to balance these communal aspects of learning with the individual needs and interests of each learner.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
October 14, 2022
Central Adds Three to Athletics Hall of Honor
Athletics
Three spring sport standouts who embarked on successful postgraduate careers are the newest members of the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor.
Larry Happel ’81
October 14, 2022
Athletics Updates – Fall 2022
Athletics
Read the Fall 2022 wrap-up for Dutch athletics.
October 14, 2022