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Tuesday, June 11, 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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- Pints and Profs
5 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019.
Peanut Pub, 629 Franklin St., Pella, Iowa
Have a pint on us at this special event for graduates of the past decade with professors.
Register Now
- Wrestling Reunion—Principal Park
Friday, June 21, 2019
5:30 p.m. - Picnic on the mezzanine
7:08 p.m. - Game time, Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock Express
Register Now
- Celebrate Our 1998 - 2000 Volleyball National Champions
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019
Save the date!
- Homecoming
Sept. 27 - 29, 2019
Save the date!
- 1974 Football National Championship Reunion
Oct. 11 - 13, 2019
Save the date!
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Commencement 2019 Highlights
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Alumni Profile
Meet Heidi Heckenberg Gossen '16
Current Town: Birmingham, England
Education: Major: Art Minor: French
About me: I was raised in Algonquin, Illinois, with my two brothers. My mom is British and my dad American. My parents traveled quite a bit and lived in a few different countries before settling in the Chicago area. I was born in Athens, Greece. Because of my background, when I began looking for a college, I wanted one with a study abroad program. I also wanted to continue to stay active in sports. Central provided both opportunities and a great source for my education. I appreciated the flexibility of not having to choose a major right away. The small college vibe meant I wouldn't get lost in the crowd.
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Honors to Elwell, Gregg and Van Wyk
Central College bestowed special honors on three of its own during its annual Commencement ceremony May 18.
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Faculty Receive RecognitionCentral College recognized its faculty for various awards and milestones.
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Honorary Alumna
Catherine Elwell graduated elsewhere, but it was her Central study abroad experience that transformed her life.
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| | Camps and Conferences
If you are in search of an athletic summer camp for your son or daughter, Central College has a wide variety from which to choose.
Central offers a variety of youth camps and clinics for those interested in the arts, math and sustainability.
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We're Counting on You!
Attention alumni from class year's ending in four and nine! Join a reunion committee to help us make your reunion at Homecoming the best it can be! It's fun, it's easy and your reunion will be better because of your efforts. Contact Mary Benedict, assistant director of alumni relations, at benedictm@central.edu.
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Memorial Day Weekend BBQ
Eric Jones '87 traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, on Memorial Day Weekend for a reunion with his former football players. An awesome time was had by all. Participants included (left to right): Brady Hill '12, Travis Hook '13, Colton Smith '12, Casey Tanner '12, Patrick Kelley '12, Brandon Wagner '12, Nathan Wolff '12, Lee Schroeder '11, Eric Jones '87 and Garret Albers '12.
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| | Round-Robin ReunionTwelve devoted friends from the Class of 1967 have maintained a round-robin letter since graduation and met for reunions every three to five years. In October, nine met in California to celebrate 55 years of friendship. Participants included front row (left to right): Helen Van Zanten Hemmes '67, Linda Bergeson Anderson '67, Eileen Klinger Vande Bunte '67 and Barbara Duven Armstrong '67. Second row: Linda Spaans Esten '67, Vivian Vroom Hildebrandt '67, Judy Lorier Kading '67, Sharon Van Dalen Damkot '67 and Nancy McDonald McClimen '67.
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Central Legacy
Jillian Mae O'Brien was introduced to her big brother, Maxwell, on Oct. 14, 2018. We are thrilled to have them both as members of our Legacy program. Jillian and Maxwell are the children of Greg and Sara Mouw O'Brien '10.
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A Unique Way to Grow Your LegacyLearn how you can use your retirement fund assets to create a lasting legacy—while saving your loved ones taxes, too.
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Every Picture Tells a Story
We continue to look for names, years and pertinent details about these photos to better
archive events. If you know ANY details about the photographs, please email alumni@central.edu.
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Double click on the photos to enlarge. Or, right click and open in a new window.
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Do You Want to Play?
Random tag day has begun! If you want to play, be sure you are friends with the alumni Facebook page and have commented on one of our posts within this past year. Liking a post does not count. When you notice you have been tagged in one of our photos, leave a comment on the post and email your T-shirt size to 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 Lindsay Young McDonald '15, who responded to the challenge: "How many years has Central College hosted the Scholarship Dinner?" The answer was 19.
Try this Month's Challenge:
Take your best guess. Which month was Central College was founded?
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