Summer 2012 Issue
Past IssuesFingerprints of History
Junior Katie Zellmar interned at The Battle Flag Lab at the State Historical Society in Des Moines, restoring a WWI, 126th field artillery flag.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
November 14, 2012
The Glass Businessman
After taking both art and business classes at Central, Lee Wassink ’92 started his own glassblowing studio in Oregon. He returned during Homecoming to demonstrate the process to alumni and students.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
November 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
First Rio, Then Shenzhen
After studying abroad on two continents in college, David Vonnahme ’10 taught English in Brazil and has now moved on to China.
Chelsea Toppin '12
October 30, 2012
In the Name of Class
In honor of their class, graduates of 1971 are establishing an endowed scholarships for Central students.
Chelsea Toppin '12
September 19, 2012
Birds’ Nests and Blackboards
Curtis Brobst ’09 teaches science with the Peace Corps in Kenya, 300 miles from the nearest paved road.
Kelsey Van Tasell '15
September 11, 2012 | 6 Comments
Earthward Bound
Sara Crippen ’11 spent the first year after graduation on an arduous but thrilling journey to explore her spiritual and physical connection to the human race and the beauty of the earth.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 7, 2012
Researching for a Promise
After making a promise to a dying friend, former baseball star Adam Duerfeldt ’06 turned his sights toward cancer research. He recently received an American Cancer Society fellowship.
Chelsea Toppin '12
September 4, 2012 | 1 Comment
2012 Faculty Awards
Seven faculty members were recognized for their leadership in teaching, professional development, service and international education.
Kelsey Van Tasell '15
September 1, 2012 | 2 Comments
An Army of Activists
For most grads, commencement is not the end of service, but the beginning.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
September 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Six Degrees of Central
It’s not just the Internet that connects humanity, it’s also the ground we stand on. With more than 18,000 alumni in 15 countries and all 50 states, it’s not surprising that some cross paths—for the first time or after many years apart.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012
The Best Summer I Ever Had
College is the best time of your life, right? Yet somehow the summers are even better. These current and former students explored the world and their future during days of fun and fantasy.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012
The Philosopher Candidate
John Hospers ’39 was a college professor one day and a candidate for the nation’s highest office the next.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012 | 2 Comments
Central cruises to 30th league men’s golf title
Athletics
Central captured its 30th Iowa Conference men’s golf crown, posting a 37-shot win at the 72-hole league tourney.
Larry Happel '81
September 1, 2012
The People’s Servant
Janie Morrison ’71 works on issues such as food stamps, childcare, Medicare and Medicaid, counseling, veteran’s benefits and loan refinancing in the 33rd district of Illinois.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012
Ellen Heiting Retires from Admission Office
After 38 years at Central , Ellen Heiting will retire from her position as assistant to the vice president of enrollment to spend more time with family.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012
How to Save a Life
A Central professor and her education students bring an orphan from Africa for medical treatment. Their lives were forever changed.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Miller repeats as national decathlon champ
Athletics
Senior Ethan Miller secured his second straight decathlon title at the NCAA Division III men’s track and field meet.
Larry Happel '81
September 1, 2012
Michael Harris awarded Fulbright
Michael Harris, professor of English, will return to India after 30 years to study the birth of Buddhism in the 6th century B.C.E. and its rediscovery during the British colonial era 25 centuries later.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012
The Capitol’s Chief
As chief of staff for Governor Terry Branstad, Jeff Boeyink ’85 is serving a lifelong political hero—as well as the people of Iowa.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012
Central gains 24th NCAA softball berth
Athletics
Central was 36-10 and ranked No. 9 in the final Division III national rankings
Larry Happel '81
September 1, 2012
Where are they now?
Jim Graham served Central College for 48 years and was dean of the college for 13 of them in the ’60s and early ’70s.
Larry Happel '81
September 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Harris wins league men’s tennis honors
Athletics
Senior Seth Harris compiled a 14-8 mark at the No. 1 spot, with a 6-2 league record.
Larry Happel '81
September 1, 2012
Baseball title for the Dutch
Athletics
Ending a 64-year drought, Central pulled a surprise by rolling to an outright Iowa Conference baseball crown.
Larry Happel '81
September 1, 2012
Life and Death in Sierra Leone
Jen Diers, assistant professor of education, took students to West Africa to teach and learn in an orphanage.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
September 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Marketing 101 in a Bowling Alley
Brandon Thomsen ’05 shares marketing tips he’s learned as a manager with Lucky Strike, an upscale lounge company.
Shane Hallengren '11
August 16, 2012 | 1 Comment