The Dutch Letter, a Central College alumni newsletter
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
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.
Join Us

  • Renew Your Musical Friendships at Homecoming
    Saturday, Sept. 29
    9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Douwstra Auditorium
    SWE members RSVP here!

    Concert tickets are required for guests only

  • Renew Your Choral Friendships at Homecoming
    Saturday, Sept. 29
    9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Douwstra Auditorium
    Choir members RSVP here!

    Concert tickets are required for guests only

  • Take a Seat at One or All Three Concerts at Homecoming!
    Friday, Sept. 28 - Sunday, Sept. 30
    Douwstra Auditorium
    Limited seating - you must reserve your seat in advance. 


  • Alumni Wrestling Day
    Saturday, Oct. 27
    10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium
    RSVP here

We'll See You in September!

Homecoming

A Decade of Fun and Games

We look forward to seeing you Friday, Sept. 28, as we honor the legacy of Coach Ron Schipper at the 10th Annual Coach Schipper Memorial Golf Tourney! 

Alumni Profile

Meet Justin '02 and Amanda Hansen Fletcher '00 
Current town: Norwalk, Iowa. 
Education: Justin attended WACO High School in Wayland, Iowa, before attending Central. He graduated with a business management major and communication and accounting double minor. Amanda attended Clarinda High School in Clarinda, Iowa, before attending Central. She graduated with a business management major and communications minor.
About us: Justin grew up in Crawfordsville, Iowa, and Amanda grew up in Clarinda, Iowa.
Department News

Welcome New Faculty and Staff

Central college announces four new teaching faculty members and four new staff members.
On Exhibit at Mills Gallery
Mills Gallery will host the exhibit of Asian art Sept. 19 - Oct. 10. A reception will be held in the gallery at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. 
Emergency Scenario Practice Held
In an effort to continue their outstanding support of our athletes and community, the athletic trainers arranged an emergency scenario practice.
In The News

Study Abroad Experience

Hannah Cross '19 gained a wealth of learning experience after spending her
junior year in London, England.

ALUMNI NEWSNOTES

Kari Grindberg
Megan Lehr
Rachel Atherton

Celebrations

University of Iowa White Jackets
Joining the class of 2022 at the White Coat Ceremony at University of Iowa's College of Medicine (left to right): Ashley Radig '16, Sam Palmer '17, Abby Fyfe '18, Nick Lind '06 and Andi Arthofer '17
Creighton University White Jackets
Joining the class of 2022 at the White Coat Ceremony at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Professions (left to right): Maddie Smith '18, Rachael Barnette '18 and Jenna Dille '18

Reunion

The Beake fraternity brothers from the early '70s relived their glory days at their seventh annual reunion in Colorado. Front row (left to right): Gale Zellweger ’74, Terry Garvin ’72, Peggy Veteto Waide ’73Don Robinette ’74, Patty Robinette, Bill Rollison ’74 and Dave Gaulke ’74. Back row: Warren Poldberg ’74, Kevin Waide ’74, Dave Swanson ’74 and Thom Summit ’74.  

Central Legacy
We are thrilled to count Clark Nicholas Rempe among our growing legacy family! Clark is the son of Nicholas '05 and Nicole Beyer Rempe '07 of Bondurant, Iowa. 

Ways to Give

Meet the Phone-a-Thon Team

Take time to get to know one or more of these 41 callers representing seven states, six+ athletic teams and a wide variety of declared/anticipated majors! Beginning in September, they will be calling to listen to your Central stories and ask for JSF support

Championships Start Here

Help the tradition continue! For as little as $30 you can play a role in providing Central's student-athletes the support they need and deserve by joining Central Club today.

Join now!

John Vruwink Art Scholarship

The scholarship honors John Vruwink '58, who enjoyed a distinguished teaching career in the art department from 1965 - 2002.

Create Your Own Approach to Philanthropy

Help us meet critical needs today and allow us to plan for the future with confidence.
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.
HC Court 1968 HC Court 1973
Click on archived pictures to enlarge.
Alumni Trivia
Win a T-Shirt
Answer online for a chance to win a Central College journal. The winner's name is drawn from all correct entries received on the date the newsletter was released.  
Congratulations to Mark Smith '92, who responded to the challenge: "Who is the chairman of the board of trustees at Central College?" The answer was Tej Dhawan '91.

Try this Month's Challenge:
How many students are participating in phone-a-thon this semester?

Answer Now!
Contact Us
Sunny Gonzales Eighmy '99 
Vice President for Advancement
eighmys@central.edu
641-628-5272
 
Corey Falter
Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement

falterc@central.edu
641-628-7604
Mary Benedict
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
benedictm@central.edu
641-628-7641
Lynne Petty
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Alumni Relations
pettyl@central.edu
alumni@central.edu
641-628-5154
800-447-0287
Send us your updates! Email us your good news alumni@central.edu.