Winter 2015 Issue
Past IssuesArthur Johnson retires after 46 years
Arthur Johnson is putting away his red pen. For the past 46 years at Central, the associate professor of English has urged students to perfect their prose.
Laura Billingsley '04
July 17, 2015 | 22 Comments
Joy Prothero retires after 17 years
At one time, Joy Prothero, associate professor of education, wasn’t interested in teaching. Now she has taught for 41 years. “Of course I wanted to be a teacher!” she says.
Jenni Hodges
July 10, 2015 | 5 Comments
Michael Harris: A Career Born in Nepal
Michael Harris found his passion in the Himalayas and brought it to Central, where he has taught for 25 years.
Laura Billingsley '04
July 3, 2015
Esther Streed retires after 17 years
Professor of education Esther Streed retires after 17 years teaching at Central. “I ended up really deciding to follow my heart,” she says. “I love what I do.”
Jenni Hodges
June 26, 2015
Faculty Awards
Faculty members received awards at the 2015 faculty recognition reception.
May 4, 2015
Reflections on Wales
Jon Dressel served as resident director of Central’s study abroad program in Wales, and he shares his memories of the program.
Jon Dressel
April 8, 2015 | 1 Comment
Local Food Shines at All Iowa Day
All Iowa Day at Central Market celebrated local foods.
February 25, 2015
Brian G. Campbell Named Director of Sustainability Education
Brian Campbell has joined Central College as the inaugural director of sustainability education.
February 25, 2015
Gabriel Espinosa Honored in Hall of Fame
Gabriel Espinosa ’79, associate professor of music and acclaimed jazz musician, was inducted into the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame.
February 25, 2015
Central Rallies for 8-2 Football Campaign
Athletics
The Dutch closed the season with a flourish, winning six straight in decisive fashion.
Larry Happel
February 24, 2015
Dutch Second in League Women’s Golf
Athletics
Senior Kelsey Van Tasell earned all- Iowa Conference recognition for the third time as the Central women’s golf team finished second in the league tourney.
Larry Happel
February 24, 2015
Allgood Shines Again for Women’s Tennis Squad
Athletics
For the third straight year, Central junior Angie Allgood received all-Iowa Conference women’s tennis recognition in singles.
Larry Happel
February 24, 2015
Volleyball Team on the Upswing
Athletics
The Central volleyball team showed signs of returning to contender status as a young club posted a 21-10 mark.
Larry Happel
February 24, 2015
Central Misses NCAA Women’s Soccer Berth
Athletics
Central came within an overtime shootout of its first NCAA Division III women’s soccer tourney berth.
Larry Happel
February 24, 2015
Central 11th in NCAA Men’s Cross Country
Athletics
Central secured its third straight national top-12 finish at the NCAA Division III men’s cross country meet at Mason, Ohio Nov. 22.
Larry Happel
February 24, 2015
Men’s Soccer Squad Earns Tourney Spot
Athletics
It was a young men’s soccer team for Central this fall, but the Dutch still scrapped their way into the Iowa Conference tournament.
Larry Happel
February 24, 2015
Central College Around the World
Central students continue to immerse themselves in off-campus learning opportunities in Iowa and around the globe.
February 24, 2015
Making the Most of College
Shannon Coulson ’15 is taking advantage of all Central has to offer.
Elizabeth Carman
February 24, 2015
The Growth of the Region
Throughout the Greater Des Moines Partnership region, Central has more than 6,600 alumni.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
February 24, 2015
Dedication of Helen Hislop Center Honors Years of Service
Central held a dedication ceremony for the Helen Jean Hislop Center Nov. 1.
February 24, 2015
Ask an Alum: What is Crystallography?
Did you know there’s a real-life version of “X-ray vision?” It’s called crystallography, and Marvin Hackert ’66 is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject.
Laura Billingsley
February 24, 2015
Moving to the Beat
Zach Benson’s break-dancing talents have landed him on a TV show and allowed him to support himself as he travels the globe.
Laura Billingsley
February 24, 2015
Fitness After 50
The Fitness after Fifty class gives students the knowledge they need to develop safe and effective exercise programs for older adults.
Jenni Hodges
February 24, 2015
Setting a Record
Central students are setting a record for chemistry research.
Jenni Hodges
February 24, 2015
Des Moines: Great Place, Great People
Central grads are leading in Des Moines — filling top roles in companies and serving with community organizations to make the area an even better place to live.
Laura Billingsley
February 24, 2015