Summer 2016 Issue
Past IssuesA World Series Winner
Former football lineman Ben Christian ’07 helps market world-champion Kansas City Royals.
Paula Reece
August 16, 2016
Another League Men’s Track Crown, Top-10 NCAA Finish for Dutch
Athletics
Central men’s track and field squad earned a sixth-place team finish at the NCAA Division III Championships.
Larry Happel '81
August 15, 2016
Central Connections in HD
Joe Jones and Naji Naufal started making short films at Central. Now, full-time film careers take them around the world.
Cindy Deppe
August 15, 2016
Where are They Now? – John and Carol Vruwink
Class Notes
John ’58 and Carol Dulmes Vruwink ’60 graduated from Central and returned as long-time faculty members.
Jenni Hodges
August 15, 2016
Hungarian-Style Math
During her semester in Budapest, Paige Wilkin developed new ideas for teaching math in Iowa.
Jenni Hodges
August 15, 2016
Research Professor Improves Learning Experience
1993 Central graduate Chris Hulleman is a research associate professor at the University of Virginia and spoke at commencement.
Michelle Chalkey
August 15, 2016
Let’s Save the Monarchs
Kristin Siewert is getting Central students involved in a movement to reverse the decline of the monarchs.
Jenni Hodges
August 15, 2016 | 1 Comment
The Test of Time
On Central’s campus, tradition lives hand-in-hand with innovation.
Mark Putnam, Central College president
August 15, 2016
Harry Smith Interviews Acclaimed Author Reza Aslan
Harry Smith and Reza Aslan discussed topics including Islam, the Middle East, Muslim Americans and more.
August 15, 2016
Green Drinks Connects Students, Alumni in Sustainability
Students, faculty and staff connected with alumni, community partners and others who work in sustainability-related fields.
August 15, 2016
Forever Dutch Construction Officially Launched
Groundbreaking for the expansion of P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium represented the next component of the Forever Dutch initiative.
August 15, 2016
Adelman a Four-Time All-League Tennis Honoree
Athletics
Senior West Adelman was a four-time all-conference honoree.
Larry Happel '81
August 15, 2016
Schroeder Gains All-League Baseball Distinction
Athletics
Like many of the Dutch spring teams, the baseball squad was youth-dominated.
Larry Happel '81
August 15, 2016
Young Men’s Golf Squad Fights Inexperience
Athletics
Youthful Dutch squad finishes fourth at conference meet.
Larry Happel '81
August 15, 2016
Softball Team Flashing Promise as NCAA Contender
Athletics
Central softball ends 2016 season with a 23-15 mark, falling just short of yet another NCAA tournament berth.
Larry Happel '81
August 15, 2016
Archives Preserve Student News Since 1876
Central has preserved more than 125 years of history through The Ray and Pelican.
August 15, 2016
Central Serves 2,523 Hours During Service Day
More than 700 volunteers participated in projects throughout central Iowa.
August 15, 2016
Record-Breaking Crowd Attends Scholarship Dinner
P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium was full for the 16th annual Central College Scholarship Celebration Dinner this year.
August 15, 2016