Summer 2018 Issue
Past Issues
The Unbroken Circle
From field worker to two-time-award-winning fifth-grade math teacher, Carol Mendez ’09 embodies the American dream.
Dan Weeks
August 17, 2018
Central Strong
Adversity in college should mean too few Instagram likes, too little gas money or no weekend plans. It should not mean life-altering circumstances that require courage, strength and confidence to overcome.
Cindy Deppe
August 17, 2018
Chocolate, Culture and Capstones
Central students can choose to temper chocolate or temper debates during their final year. Either way, they will enter the real world with ganache—or is that panache?
Cyvannah Vecchio
August 17, 2018
Super-Selfie
Brian Peterson and Scottie Yang ’18 both love caped crusaders who make it their mission to save the world.
Dan Weeks
August 17, 2018
Edwin George Mulder ’51
In Memoriam
Edwin George Mulder ’51 of Holland, Michigan, died May 1, 2018.
August 17, 2018
Children’s Book Collaboration
Central alumni, faculty and local business owners are collaborating to create a children’s picture book.
August 17, 2018
Commencement 2018
Read the best from 2018’s Commencement address.
James L. Muyskens '64, 2018 Commencement speaker
August 17, 2018
By the Numbers: Central Service Day
Service Day has been a cornerstone of the Central experience since 2006.
August 17, 2018
Fairley Races to NCAA Steeplechase Crown
Athletics
Mark Fairley ’18 came from behind to take the NCAA Division III title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Larry Happel '81
August 17, 2018
Central Gains Record 29th NCAA Softball Berth
Athletics
Central advanced to the NCAA Division III softball tourney for a record 29th year, finishing second in the St. Paul, Minnesota, regional. The Dutch posted a 29-12 record and landed three players on the all-Midwest region squad. Speedsters Sara Tallman ’20 and Shaye Witte ’20, outfielders at the top of the Central batting order, were […]
Larry Happel '81
August 17, 2018
Saunders Receives All-Region Baseball Honors
Athletics
Shortstop Garrett Saunders ’19 received multiple all-Central region honors.
Larry Happel '81
August 17, 2018
Central Third in Conference Men’s Tennis
Athletics
Central reached the semifinals of the Iowa Conference men’s tennis tourney and finished third in league play with a 6-2 mark.
Larry Happel '81
August 17, 2018
Golfers Narrowly Miss League Men’s Crown
Athletics
Central surged into a tie for the 54-hole lead before settling for a second-place finish at the Iowa Conference men’s golf tournament.
Larry Happel '81
August 17, 2018
Welcome, Chair Tej Dhawan!
Des Moines entrepreneur and business innovator Tej Dhawan ’91 was elected chair of Central’s board of trustees effective July 1, 2018.
August 17, 2018
Choices Granted!
Central received a $30,000 NCAA CHOICES Grant to integrate athletics into campus-wide efforts to reduce alcohol abuse.
August 17, 2018
Leading in Integrative Learning
A seven-member team from Central explored how to help students better integrate everything they’re learning in their classes, their co-curricular activities and in their service, work and life experiences.
August 17, 2018
Central Faculty Receive Recognition and Tenure
Read the latest on faculty awards, promotions and tenure.
August 17, 2018
A Strong Program
Central and its exercise science program are now recognized as an approved NSCA education program.
August 17, 2018
Dean Mary Strey Selected for National Leadership Program
Mary E.M. Strey, Central’s vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, has been selected to participate in a year-long Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program.
August 17, 2018
Professor Emeritus George Lauber, Jr.
In Memoriam
George Lauber, Jr., associate professor emeritus of sociology/anthropology, died May 6, 2018.
August 17, 2018
Praise Bee
Central recently has been certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, the only college in Iowa to earn the designation.
August 17, 2018
It’s a Bit Messy
The path to success can get a bit messy. But that’s OK. It’s part of the journey.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
August 14, 2018