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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025

 

We’re excited to introduce Be the Good, our new and refreshed monthly Central family newsletter replacing The Dutch Letter.

Why the change? We wanted to bring an even greater focus to the heart of the Central College community — our incredible people! Each edition will spotlight our comprehensive campaign “A World of Good” and share inspiring stories of alumni like you who are doing a world of good.

Our goal with Be the Good is to keep you connected, engaged and proud of the difference Dutch alumni are making every day. We can’t wait to share the incredible things you and your fellow alumni are doing — because when one Dutch does good, we all shine a little brighter.

It begins now! During our 25th annual Scholarship Celebration Dinner, Central premiered “A World of Good” video, before 500 alumni, students, donors, faculty, staff and family. Mark Putnam announced the public launch of “A World of Good.” The $50 million campaign aims to generate unprecedented support for scholarships and endowments for student experiences, academic innovation, community partnerships and long-term sustainability. Priorities can be found on the World of Good website. 

 
Stefanie Vruwink Reiser ’85

BUILDING WITH INTENTION

Stefanie Vruwink Reiser ’85 transforms communities through creative and social entrepreneurship. After a career in government, she is doing a world of good and founded ventures like The Nicholson Project and Acknowledge.co. 

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Mascot Big Red with student

HOO-RAH DAY SUCCESS

Central set a new participation record during its ninth annual Hoo-Rah Day. In total, a record-breaking 437 donors gave $347,568 to support Central students.

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Garrett Hill and his family

SPONSOR A STUDENT

Garrett Hill ’09 is paying it forward by committing $4,000 over four years to the Journey Scholarship Fund through the Sponsor a Student pledge. That’s $1,000 for each year of a student’s Central journey. 

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Video play button for Katie Bower Behind the Lens

BEHIND THE LENS

Katie Bower ’27, sports photographer and softball player from Kansas City, Missouri, captures the best moments of Central athletics. Whether she’s snapping action shots or stepping up to the plate, she enjoys telling the Central Dutch story.

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IN THE NEWS

Markay Winston ’87 [READ TIME: 6 min 45 sec]

Michael Iseman ’15 [READ TIME: 2 min]

Kristin Lewis [READ TIME: 30 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 Wilkie
Director of Development
641-628-5281

Mary Benedict
Director of Engagement
641-628-7641

 
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