The Central College Alumni, Donors and Friends Newsletter

Central College thrives on innovations and opportunities. We just launched a new option to fund Journey Scholarships — Forever Dutch^® chocolates, read story below.

February is national matching gift month. Garrett Hill ’09 encourages alumni to find a way to participate. “Supporting Central is a meaningful way for me to give back to the institution that provided me with valuable skills and experiences that significantly influenced and shaped my career trajectory.” Hill’s donations are matched by his employer, Wells Fargo.

We hope you’ll consider Central for your company’s corporate matching gifts program. Use our matching gifts search tool to see if your company has a matching gift policy.

We invite you to join us for Hansel and Gretel opera, Feb. 13-16; Community Basketball Day, Feb. 15; Black History Month; athletics events like the Central wrestling team on IPTV or livestream, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Watch for news about the installation of Terence J. Kleven as the Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair in Philosophy and Religion, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Central added volunteerism to its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge. The 1853 Challenge encourages service to others and/or a healthy lifestyle from Sunday, Feb. 16, until Hoo-Rah Day on Wednesday, April 9.

Let Central satisfy your sweet craving with Forever Dutch^® Chocolates. As we Imagine More, Central partnered with Van Veen Chocolates and 30% of Forever Dutch Chocolate sales go to the Journey Scholarship Fund.

The Central family makes a world of difference through achievements, service and integrity. Now, let’s recognize them! Nominate an exceptional Central alum or friend of the college for one of our three prestigious alumni awards.

Central RED Society offers an impressive schedule of programs this spring. Check out the classes on campus.

The opera version of “Hansel and Gretel” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Douwstra Auditorium. Tickets are available online.