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Iowa reporter and Central alum Mark Woodley ’99 has gone viral — from People magazine to Sports Illustrated — for his hilarious coverage of the wintery weather pummeling the nation.
Stay warm out there, Mark!
We are absolutely ecstatic to announce
@HarrySmith
‘73 will be returning to Central College as an executive in residence Fall 2024! We can’t wait for our students to learn and benefit from his heart for others and extensive experience at
@NBCNews
.
#foreverdutch
Central was not in the path of the tornadoes that wreaked havoc in communities across Iowa today, for which we are grateful. However, others in Pella and surrounding communities were not so fortunate, including
@VermeerIowa
. Central is actively reaching out to offer assistance.
Central College is committed to providing an affordable education. We are making our tuition clearer and introducing a new annual tuition price of $18,600 for Fall 2020.
Logan Price ’21 won’t be able to walk at Central’s Commencement ceremony in May because he has been called to serve for the U.S. Army. Earlier this week, President Mark Putnam gave a special Commencement speech to Logan and his dad and took pictures to celebrate the occasion.
The Central football team is headed to Wisconsin tomorrow for the third round of the Division III NCAA playoffs. Join the campus and Pella communities as we wish the team well with a spirited send off. 🎉
❗ Meet in front of P.H. Kuyper Gym at 8:30 a.m. wearing Central red. ❗
The Central family is heartbroken to hear of the passing of Dan Marburger ’89. This news is devastating to our community and every life he touched. Our greatest sympathies and prayers go out to his family, friends and the Perry community.
Kyle Korver, an NBA veteran who spent this season with the Milwaukee Bucks, will speak on campus at Central College at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 28 in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.
We are excited to share that Pella has been named number three out of 50 for best cities to live in the US. Central is proud to call Pella home to our campus.
Central's strength and conditioning program, part of the exercise science major, has been approved through the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Education Recognition Program.
One of our favorite Central Spirit Fridays on record! 🤗 Thanks to all who came out this morning to cheer on the football team as they left for Whitewater. Good luck, Dutch!
#CentralSpiritFriday
Congratulations to Gabriel Espinosa '79, associate professor of music, his wife, Gabriela, and daughter, Natalia '18, for becoming United States citizens at an Independence Day citizenship ceremony. The ceremony was the culmination of the Espinosas' 22-year journey from Mexico.
Gabriel Espinosa, his wife, Gabriela, and their 22-year-old daughter, Natalia, were three of 30 men and women from 17 countries who became U.S. citizens at the Iowa Cubs game in Principal Park on Tuesday. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Central College received a gift of $300,000 from Dave ’61 and Ardie Pals Sutphen ’64 toward the Forever Dutch® initiative, which funds updates for athletics facilities.
Blaine Hawkins '21 isn't just focused on football — he's focused on his future, too. Read more on Hawkins and his determination to become a financial adviser in the Wall Street Journal article below.
After an awesome game today and an undefeated season, we think Blaine deserves it! Vote for Central's own Hawkins for the Gagliardi Trophy using the link below.
Have you heard? Central Dutch football finished their 17th undefeated season and is headed to the playoffs! 🎉
To celebrate, we're giving away a super fan starter pack. To enter, follow us and tag two friends who will be cheering on the Dutch before noon on Thursday, Nov. 18!
We are thrilled to announce Forever Dutch Lager! 15% of all sales will support the Journey Scholarship Fund, directly supporting Central students! Register now for Homecoming and get the first taste at our Post-game Party!
Today’s the day! Celebrate the Central family and share your Central pride with the world! There are many ways to show your support: Wear Central gear, share your story, make a gift and even help grow the Central family by referring a student.
#HooRahDay
We thought it would be nice to end the week with some hopeful reflections and moments that made us smile. Who better to help than our own
@harrysmith
!
How we sleep at night knowing we have one of the best softball teams in the nation. 😴
We can't wait to cheer you on this weekend at the Super Regionals in Oregon! Congratulations, Dutch! 🏆🥎
Today, we honor the Central College Class of 2021. We welcome the guests of the class and thank you for joining us in celebrating and supporting our graduates throughout their time at Central.
Happy Move-In Day! We are excited to welcome our newest students to campus. Move-In Day is the start of Welcome Week, which is full of activities for new students!
For the first time in school history, both the Central men's and women's cross country teams have been selected to compete in the NCAA Division III Championships. 🏅 Congratulations and good luck at the national meet!
Central alum Gary Dirksen ’69 was honored Saturday a the
@centralmbball
game. Dirksen is a passionate supporter of Central athletics and our student-athletes through his endowment of athletics awards and watching the Dutch in action. Thank you for being Forever Dutch®!
A special Commencement celebration was held last night for our track and field seniors. We're so proud of all you've accomplished. Thanks for always representing Central so well! ❤️
#CentralGrads2022
Central College became the first college in Iowa — and one of just four in the nation — to earn accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Programs. The program is predominantly focused on preparing athletics coaches.
Dozens of alumni, friends and students made and donated enough masks to give one to each student on campus. Students received a handmade mask in their mailboxes with a note indicating who made their mask.
Today is Central’s annual Service Day! Students, faculty and staff have spent the day at different locations lending a helping hand.
#CentralServiceDay
What a joy to hear Harry Smith ’73 speak and connect with Central College students on campus! We loved learning more about his remarkable career and his time at Central.
Central College’s Class of 2019 fast facts:
-238 Graduates from 17 states
-32 different majors
-28,175 credits completed
-42 double majors
-1 graduate with a triple major
-81 graduates have one minor
-19 graduates have two minors
-87 studied abroad
Today, classes are canceled as students and members of campus go out into area communities to give back. Service Day is a beloved tradition for students and community partners alike.
#CentralServiceDay
We are sharing our Central spirit loud and proud today! Some members of the Central family shared their
#CentralSpirit
with the fight song. Do you know the words?
#HooRahDay
Central College Class of 2021:
-256 grads from 17 states
-29,091 credits completed
-42 double majors
-Two triple majors
-93 grads have one minor, 14 have two and one has three
Larry Happel, longtime sports information director at Central College, recently was honored when the national championship trophy case inside P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium was named in his honor.
Today we recognize the dedication, hard work and leadership of our Central student-athletes in the classroom and in competition! We're proud to have you represent Central and compete for the Dutch. 💪
#NationalStudentAthleteDay
Come along on this tour for your first peek at the newly renovated A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex! We’re looking forward to a full year of Dutch success on and off the course, court, field, mat and track.
#ForeverDutch
Join Dave ’61 and Ardie Pals Sutphen ’64 by giving to our Forever Dutch 48-hour challenge August 20 – August 22. Help us complete our game-changing facilities that will create life-changing experiences.
#GoDutch
Home is where the field is. ❤️🤍 Thank you to our football alumni and families who made their way to their ole' stomping grounds last Saturday to celebrate Football Legacy Day!
Central’s campus is blooming with tulips and we wish you could be here to see them. Central student Mariah Kooyman ’20 takes us around campus to show off her favorite spots to find tulips.
Join Kyle Korver, NBA veteran and Pella native, tonight at 7 p.m. as he speaks on campus as part of the Geisler Penquite Educational Excellence Series. The event will be livestreamed.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on campus for Homecoming 2022. The spirit of the Central family is alive and well, and our hearts couldn’t be more full.
No matter if you’re near or far or how much time has passed, know that you are always welcome home. ❤️🤍
#CUIHomecoming
It should be a national holiday, but for now we'll keep it sacred to Central Market. 🍳🥞
Happy Breakfast of Champions, Dutch! We know you will do great on your finals. 🏆
Central announced Forever Dutch® Lager Friday, Sept. 15. Central is the first private college in Iowa to partner with a local brewery to offer a signature craft beer. With Forever Dutch® lager, 15% of sales will go toward the Journey Scholarship Fund.
Central's Rugby Club won the Challenge Cup at the 2021 Collegiate Rugby Championship tournament. This is the team's first year in program history to compete at a national level. Central was one of 82 colleges represented. Well done! 👏
Central College’s Toothbrush Club is growing rapidly! Central alum Micah Vermeer ’05 of Pella Family Dentistry donated toothpaste and toothbrushes to the club. The Toothbrush Club meets every Thursday at 10 p.m. at the four-way stop by Weller.
This is more than a picture; this is a legacy. It's so special to see children of alumni on campus, and the Class of 2026 has 42 legacy students! ❤️
#ForeverDutch
See any familiar faces? 🔎
Central students, along with members of the Pella community, showed up to support Central's first-ever Out of the Darkness Campus walk today. More than $6,000 was raised for mental health programs!
Students who spent their Thanksgiving break on campus received care bags with items donated from Central alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff. Thank you to area businesses who donated as well.