Winter 2013 Issue
Past Issues
The Dutch on Two Continents
Kate van Wijck-Carrero ’99, a math teacher in the Netherlands, brought a group of Dutch students to Pella for Tulip Time, homestays and job shadowing.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
May 7, 2013
Cut, Suture, Tie
Dr. Barbara Pettitt ’72 put on a suture workshop for Central students interested in medical school—providing hands-on practice sewing and tying for the future doctors.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
May 4, 2013 | 1 Comment
In the Apple Trees
Inspired by a railroad magnate and his city’s history, first-year Zach Russell saved the 19th century Apple Trees building in his native Burlington.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
April 26, 2013
Where Everybody Wins
Four Central alumni and three current students work at Everybody Wins! Iowa, a children’s literacy and mentoring organization.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
April 11, 2013
The Meat of the Job
Abigail Sparks ’12 works as a tax accountant for Hormel Foods, a job she earned after interning there during her Central career.
Allison Jensen '13
March 27, 2013
Out of the Park
After discovering his love for design at Central, Tyler Cobb ’07 now works as a graphic designer for a single-A baseball team in Lexington, Ky.
Scott Thenhaus '15
March 27, 2013 | 1 Comment
If it Hadn’t Been for Central…
It’s like waking up from a terrible nightmare: What would your life be like if Central had never existed? Alumni, faculty, parents and friends reflect on that absence and end up with a realization—Central had more of an impact than they ever imagined.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 23, 2013
Where are they now?
Class Notes
Bill Julian was a political science professor in the ’70s and ’80s, as well as associate academic dean. His time at Central is fondly remembered—everything from debating marijuana’s legalization to sleeping through a final exam.
Chelsea Toppin '12
February 23, 2013
Chartering a Radical Course
Justin Tiarks ’06 is a fifth grade teacher and chair of the board of the directors at a charter school for underprivileged students in St. Paul, Minn., making him his boss’s boss.
Chelsea Toppin '12
February 23, 2013
Meet the Future
For the November Meet the Pros event, alumni who work for the government returned to campus to meet with future professionals in their field—Central students.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 23, 2013
Climb to the Clouds
Sheila Holzworth ’85 was sustained through difficult times as a blind competitive skiier by her family and her faith. She passed away March 29 due to complications from cancer.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 23, 2013
Long Way Home
Omer Ali ’12, a Sudanese refugee, struggled with coming to America and to Central before finding his stride as an entrepreneur.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 22, 2013
To the Top
Corey McMordie ’02, a cancer survivor, climbed to the summit of the 19,341-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, in honor of his victory and his family members who have succumbed to the disease.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 22, 2013
Metamorphosis
Central’s campus has transformed many times over its 160 year history.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 22, 2013
Tradition is Central
Central traditions explained: The Lemming Race, Pietenpol Cup and the Frosh-Soph Pull.
Chelsea Toppin '12
February 22, 2013
Son of alumnus returns for horn recital
In October, Randall Faust, professor of music at Western Illinois University and a hornist of the Camerata Woodwind Quintet and LaMoine Brass Quintet, was in-residence at Central and a guest artist at the Sunday Concert Series.
Chelsea Toppin '12
February 22, 2013
Central explores study abroad partnerships in Brazil
Central will participate in a year-long series of training activities to learn how to implement and sustain partnerships with institutions in Brazil.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 22, 2013
The Courage to Change
Central has an amazing history of developing people who build the courage necessary to say, “Let’s do something hard.”
Mark Putnam, Central College president
February 22, 2013
Zempel named to all-league volleyball squad
Athletics
Central again qualified for the six-team Iowa Conference tournament—the Dutch have never failed to gain a berth.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
Dutch women’s tennis team shows promise
Athletics
With four freshmen and two sophomores in the team’s top seven, the Dutch posted an 8-4 dual mark and were fifth in the Iowa Conference standings.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
Central fifth in league women’s golf
Athletics
Central senior Ashley Smith and sophomore Kelsey Van Tasell capped surprising seasons by earning all-Iowa Conference honors at the league women’s golf tournament.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
Young football team rallies
Athletics
Injuries and inexperience led to a 2-4 start, but the Central football team flashed potential in winning three of its final four games.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
Turnaround continues for record-tying women’s soccer squad
Athletics
After combining for just three victories in 2009 and 2010, the Central women’s soccer team proved last year’s dramatic turnaround was no fluke.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
Surprising Central men’s soccer team reaches finals
Athletics
A thrilling postseason run propelled Central to the finals of the Iowa Conference men’s soccer tournament.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
McDermott takes all-league women’s cross country honors
Athletics
The lone senior in the Central women’s cross country lineup, Mel McDermott claimed all-Iowa Conference honors.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
Highest national finish, first men’s cross country conference title for Central
Athletics
Qualifying for the first time since 1980, the men’s cross country team tied for 12th at the NCAA meet, the best finish in program history.
Larry Happel '81
February 21, 2013
Writer in a Big Fur Hat
Paul Richardson ’84 is editor of Russian Life magazine and runs Russian Information Services. He has also published a novel about Russia and a collection about running.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 20, 2013
Risky Business
Darius Joseph ’89 took a chance on Central—and then on his own company. Now he owns a successful IT consulting firm in Fort Myers, Fla.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 20, 2013
Animating Life
Jan Case ’76 works as a medical animator at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, bringing the doctor’s procedures to life before patients’ eyes.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 20, 2013
How Often Does a Heart Beat?
Ellen Du Pre, professor of biology, is working with students to study the effects of triclosan on heart rate. She has dedicated her career to guiding students through the health sciences.
Rachel Vogel Quinn
February 18, 2013