Mascot Big Red holding sign that reads I Gave

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025

Are you ready for our annual Hoo-Rah Day tomorrow? Hoo-Rah Day celebrates the entire Central family. Join us on campus and virtually as we show the world how special it is to be part of the Dutch family. Let’s paint the world red and white on Wednesday, April 9!

Wear your favorite Central gear! Share photos on social media of yourself, kids or pets in Central clothing with #HooRahDay. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts!
Paint the world red and white! Decorate your door, window or office space to show your Central spirit. Need inspiration? Try this Hoo-Rah Day poster or Big Red coloring page.
Make a gift! Your support goes further thanks to exciting matches and challenges.
Reminisce with us! Send your favorite Central memories and pictures to the development team.
Refer a student! Know someone who should consider Central? Help us grow our Central family. Spring and summer are great times for prospective students and their parents to visit campus.

Exciting things are happening at Central. Look for some big news in the coming weeks!

FUND AN ADVENTURE

The Jim Graham Adventure Fund for Off Campus Travel will provide ongoing support for students participating in off-campus experiences. Honor Jim Graham, former academic dean and professor of English, and help students.

CLIMBING OPPORTUNITY

Colorado native Katelyn Freeman ’26 is conquering new mountains at Central as a student with a triple major, two sports and an active social life. She wouldn’t trade this newest adventure for anything.

WATCH

Greg and Peggy Scarff standing by a photo of E.H. Scarff.

FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Greg and Peggy Scarff from Missoula, Montana, visited campus. Greg is the great-great grandson of Emmanuel H. Scarff, Central’s first “leader” and interim president from 1861-71. Bruce Boertje ’79, Lori Witt, professor of history, and Kyle Winward provided a touching tour.

SEE YOU ON CAMPUS

Spring is a great time to visit Central. Campus activities are at their peak! Musicals, concerts, tennis matches, track meets, art shows — we have them all. Tulip Time will be May 1-3, stop by Central booths and support our students.

EVENTS

COMMENCEMENT 2025

Celebrate the Class of 2025 during Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Adam Gregg ’06, president and CEO of Iowa Bankers Association, will deliver the keynote address.

PLAN TO ATTEND