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Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 Hello, Central College alumni, parents and friends! The Central College Dutch Letter keeps you in touch with what’s happening on campus and in our communities. Look for it the second Tuesday of each month. Please pass this along to your Central friends.
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- Meet and Greet — Arizona
7 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Scottsdale
Join Athletic Director Eric Van Kley, alumni in your area, and exploring students.
Heavy appetizers and soft drinks will be served.
RSVP today!
- Central College Music Department Presents Jazzmania
8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15
Douwstra Auditorium
A concert celebrating the release of "Nostalgia De Mi Vida" by Gabriel Espinosa's '79, along with special guests Kim Nazarian and the Central College Jazz Band. - Central RED—Visions of Cancer
Noon, Thursday, Feb. 21
Speaker: Nyla Rozeboom Heerema '63
Lunch included—$10
You must be a member of Central RED. For information contact Mary Benedict.
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Alumni Profile Meet Daira Hoegh Driftmier '05 Current Town: Norwalk, Iowa
Education:
B.A. in exercise science and health promotion.
About me: I had heart surgery as an overweight 12-year-old. This gave me perspective on how to live with challenges that life throws at you. Before surgery, I was a kid who was afraid to play tag because I couldn't run without feeling out of breath. After surgery, I grew to be a kid who excelled at almost every challenge and sport by focusing on what I could do and encouraging those around me. This simple message is a tool I use to help kids who may have the same feelings of doubt I had through Hy-Vee KidsFit.
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On Exhibit
Jane South, this year's Allison B. Allen artist-in-residence, will be on campus Feb. 12 - 15. The exhibit, "Shifting Structures," opens in the Mills Gallery Feb. 14 with an artist talk and reception at 5:30 p.m.
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South of the Border
Central students who are spending their spring semester in Mérida, Mexico, enjoyed kayaking in the mangroves with Professor Russ Benedict during orientation week.
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Faculty Lecture Series
Central College's Faculty Series will feature Michael Harris, professor of English, on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
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Athletic Performance Clinic
Central will host a comprehensive regional athletic performance clinic on Saturday, March 2 at the Helen Jean Hislop Center.
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Jeff Boeyink '85 and Jenae Jenison '11 before the swearing in ceremony. | |  |
Adam Gregg '06 takes the oath of office. | |
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| Central Alumni Shine During Iowa Gubnatorial Inauguration
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January 18, 2019, was a historic day for the State of Iowa, and many Central alumni were part of the week's celebrations. Gov. Kim Reynolds became Iowa's first elected female to be sworn in as governor of Iowa. Adam Gregg '06 was officially sworn in as lieutenant governor of Iowa. Central alumni who were part of the celebration included: - Billy Fox '05, who was recognized by Gov. Reynolds during the Condition of the State address for his service to our country and bravery during the tornado that hit Vermeer Corporation in July 2018.
- Chris Weaver '10, performed during the Inaugural Service of Dedication and Swearing in ceremony.
- Jenae Jenison '11 was recognized during the Condition of the State address for her work on the executive committee of Gov. Reynolds' Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Jenae also was appointed to the Inaugural Committee.
- Jeff Boeyink '85, Angie Lewis Hughs '04, and Rita Davenport '85 were appointed to the Inaugural Committee by Gov. Reynolds. Angie Lewis Hughes '04 served as an administrator at the week's inauguration events.
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CUI Valentines - 75 Years and Counting
Marv Baker '46 taught ground school on Central's campus along with fellow classmates Ray Doorenbos '56 and Keith Emmert '49, who taught flying during the second world war. Rev. Prins was the coordinator of the ground school, and it was in his office where Marv first laid eyes on Flo, the pretty brunette working as Rev. Prins' office assistant. On July 31, 1943, Rev. Prins married Marv and Flo. When Marv, Ray, and Keith were deferred from military service to teach Navy Ensigns, they decided they wanted to "get into the action" and joined the Air Force. Eventually, the three classmates who were originally scheduled to graduate with the Class of 1944, returned to Central to complete their degrees. Marv and Flo made their home in San Diego, California, where they raised their son. In 2005, Marv retired from McGladrey Pullen as a CPA. Happy Valentine's Day Marv and Flo!
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| | Reunion These Sigma sisters have held a reunion every year since 2013. This fall they met at the home of Gretchen Miller Klein '73 in Knoxville, Iowa, and next year they plan to meet in San Antonio, Texas. Left to right: Kim Evers Spreacker '73, Sue Brunscheen Cerwinske '74, Jean Slingerland Brandt '74, Peggy Veteto Waide '73, Gretchen Miller Klein '73, Barb Gensinger Reddish '73, Vicki Paris Shusterman '73, Lois Sorenson Boeyink '74, Denise Gosiewski Smith '74, Donna Spickerman Greenawald '73, Susie Ryerson Sikkink '74 and Peggy Barnes Smith '74.
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Announcing a Phi Delta Tau Reunion!The Phi Delta Tau Fraternity brothers from the years 62 - 72 are invited to a reunion the weekend of June 7 - 9 in Pella. Look for the jam-packed schedule of events John Cobb '65, Larry Embling '68, and John Orr '68 have planned for the weekend to arrive in your mailbox soon. In the meantime, reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Express in Pella today by calling 641-628-4853. Questions? Contact Mary Benedict.
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Legacy Baby
We are thrilled to count Henry David Russell, born January 27, 2018, among our growing legacy family. Henry is the son of Dickie and Libby Larson Russell '14 of Indianola, Iowa.
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5 Great Reasons to be CharitableThere are many benefits to supporting a cause you're passionate about, such as Central College. Here are a few you might not have considered.
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Every Picture Tells a Story
We continue to look for names, years and pertinent details about these photos in order to better
archive events. If you know ANY details about the photographs, please email alumni@central.edu.
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Click on archived pictures to enlarge.
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Look Out for Random Tag Day!
Pay special attention to future posts on our Facebook page - one day we may tag you! Once you've been tagged, you will have the opportunity to win a Central College T-shirt. To win, leave a comment and like the post. You can either let us know in your comment the size T-shirt you'd like, or email us at alumni@central.edu.
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| Win a T-Shirt
Answer online for a chance to win a Central College T-shirt. The winner's name is drawn from all correct entries received on the date the newsletter was released. Congratulations to Brian Fyfe '15, who responded to the challenge: "What persistent thought keeps President Putnam up at night?" The answer was: The myriad of professional pathways that lie ahead for our graduates and how they might be affected by significant changes in automation, computerization, and artificial intelligence.
Try this Month's Challenge: If it wasn't for WWII, classmates Marv, Ray, and Keith would have had the same class year upon graduation from Central College. When were they originally scheduled to graduate?
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