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Snowy Central's campus with two female students walking

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 2025

 

The crisp, clean snow of this past week has not dampened the Central College heart for giving. Thanks to our amazing family, Giving Tuesday has raised more than $100,685 for the Journey Scholarship Fund. Thank you! You still have time to give before the end of the year and potentially gain a tax benefit. 

The winter snow creates a beautiful setting for the 51st Annual Christmas Candlelight Concerts this weekend, Dec. 4-6. The sounds of the season will continue with Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Flying Pans Steel Band’s Winter Serenade at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. We hope you can attend one of these performances and welcome the holiday season. Tickets are available. 

 As we close out another year, we do so with joy in our hearts and hope in our steps. The young people on campus are our future — they infuse our community with optimism and possibility. Wishing you joy this Christmas season and a bright New Year ahead! Looking forward to all the good the Central family will do in 2026.

 
Maytag Marketplace

MAYTAG MARKETPLACE

The nearly century-old relationship between the Fred Maytag Family Foundation and Central continues with the latest gift earmarked for renovations to the namesake building, Maytag Student Center.

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Multimedia design backdrop with theatrical production

NEW MAJOR OFFERED

Central will introduce a new multimedia design major in Fall 2026. In a digital-first world, captivating an audience requires a powerful blend of artistry and technical skill across many industries — the multimedia design major hits the target. 

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Three students with box of food

SEASON OF GRATITUDE

Central gathered a record amount of food for food banks during the Season of Gratitude. A dual wrestling meet asked spectators to bring food. The Spirit Shoppe had a special discount to donors and a professor offered an incentive to students. Way to do a world of good! 

 
Mason Farrington

PRIMETIME TO GIVE

Maximize your charitable impact at Central this year. The 2025 tax law changes may benefit your giving. Make your end-of-year gift today to help Central students, like Mason Farrington ’27.

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IN THE NEWS

Nicholas Pacha ’99 [READ TIME: 7 min 10 sec]

Nicholas Lind ’06 [READ TIME: 8 min 10 sec]

Kallie Holte ’18 [READ TIME: 6 min 25 sec]

 

CONTACT US

Send us your updates, good news and any questions or comments!

Sunny Gonzales Eighmy ’99
Vice President for Advancement
641-628-5272

Michelle Wilke
Senior Director of Development and Engagement
641-628-5281

Mary Benedict
Director of Engagement and Stewardship
641-628-7641

Kathy Cashen Thomspon ’87
Director of Development
641-628-5186

 
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