Posts With Keyword ‘central college’

Prostate Awareness at Schipper Stadium

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 am

Pella Regional Health Care and Central College are teaming up so men “know their stats”.

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New Leaders To President’s Associates Group

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:21 am

Central College has named 40 new local leaders to the 2010-2011 President’s Associates Group.

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Pella Natives Brillhart and Grieger Help Lead Central Volleyball To Season Opening Win

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:02 am

The Central College volleyball team is looking to their returning talent to help return them to an Iowa Conference contender this year, and that experience showed as they scored a 3-1 season opening non conference win at Grinnell College last night.

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Cetnral Women’s Soccer Shutout in Season Opener

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:01 am

The Central College women’s soccer team struggled to score in a 3-0 loss against Grinnell College in the season opener yesterday.

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Central College Supports Students in the Military

Posted: Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 6:21 am

Central College is officially Military Friendly.

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Central Volleyball Hoping Experience=Success in 2010

Posted: Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 5:57 am

The Central College volleyball team will be a much more experienced squad in 2010 and hopes that experience will help return them to a contender in the Iowa Conference.

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Convocation Today at Central College

Posted: Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 6:21 am
The entrance to Douwstra Auditorium at Central CollegeThe entrance to Douwstra Auditorium at Central College

Central College will be hosting an opening convocation Thursday as a conclusion to the college’s “Welcome Week” activities that began last weekend.

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New Faces Get Settled in at Central College

Posted: Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 6:25 am
Students on the Central College campus in Pella (photo courtesy Central College)Students on the Central College campus in Pella (photo courtesy Central College)

Nearly 400 first-year students and incoming transfers converged on the Central College campus Saturday.

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Central College Athletics Program Hosting “Meet the Coaches” Night

Posted: Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 5:57 am

Central College will be hosting its annual “Meet the Coaches” night later this month.

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College Volunteers to Help New Students Move in

Posted: Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Volunteers help students move in at Central College (photo courtesy Central College)Volunteers help students move in at Central College (photo courtesy Central College)

The Central College campus will be full of activity on Saturday, as around 400 first-year and transfer students will move into the dormitories.

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Central College Announces 2010 Hall of Honor Inductees

Posted: Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 5:57 am

The Central College athletics program will induct its newest members to the Hall of Honor later this year.

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Economic Factors Slowed Enrollment Process at Central College

Posted: Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Central College in PellaCentral College in Pella

Central College is preparing to welcome over 400 first-year and transfer students to campus this weekend, which is another strong enrollment number for the college. However, the situation didn’t always look so promising. Carol Williamson, Vice President of Enrollment at Central, says in mid-May, confirmed registrations were lower than the school had hoped for.

“We were quite nervous in spring of this year, and about mid-May the number didn’t look as healthy as it does today, and I think a lot of that has to do with the residual effects of the economy, as other businesses are feeling as well.”

Williamson said the situation was a common one for nearly every college throughout the Midwest.

“I think not just Central, but colleges across the country and the Midwest were seeing the same sort of behavior patterns from students this spring, and many colleges were in our same situation,” said Williamson. “Usually colleges are talking about ‘Oh, we’re done,’ or ‘We have our numbers,’ and nobody was really at that point in mid-May this year.”

Last year, 443 students were enrolled for the fall semester at Central College, which was the third largest enrollment ever. Classes at Central will start next Wednesday.

Students to Return to Central College This Weekend

Posted: Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Students on the Central College campus in Pella (photo courtesy Central College)Students on the Central College campus in Pella (photo courtesy Central College)

Central College’s annual Welcome Week will begin this coming weekend.

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Second Annual Coach Schipper Golf Tournament to be Held this Fall

Posted: Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 5:56 am

A golf tournament in honor of former Central College football coach Ron Schipper will be held again this fall.

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Central College Prepares to Welcome Back Students

Posted: Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Volunteers help students move in at Central College (photo courtesy Central College)Volunteers help students move in at Central College (photo courtesy Central College)

Central College’s annual Welcome Week will begin this coming weekend.

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Fundraising Ramps Up in Governor’s Race

Posted: Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 6:29 am

Election day for Iowa gubernatorial candidates Chet Culver and Terry Branstad is less than three months away, and both campaigns are at the height of their fundraising push.

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Central College Hosting Football Visits During Home Games This Season

Posted: Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 5:56 am

Central College is hosting five visit days for high school football players this fall that coincide with home football games for the Dutch.

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Central College Showcases Opportunities During Iowa Private College Week

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Iowa Private College Week at Central CollegeIowa Private College Week at Central College

Iowa Private College Week during the past few days. The yearly event is intended as an opportunity for high school students and their parents to get onto college campuses and learn more about their options for higher education. Terri Crumley, Director of Admissions at Central says the week has given private colleges a chance to showcase all they have to offer.

“It’s been a great way for people in the state of Iowa to understand that private colleges have a lot to offer. Out state universities are wonderful, but private colleges actually have a wonderful experience for so many young people,” says Crumley.

“Every college has something to offer different people, and so the best way to find out if it’s a good situation for you is to go visit. That’s really the only way you’re going to be able to find out if it’s for you; and that’s what this week is all about.”

Like many of the other colleges participating, Central College has spent the week hosting campus tours and informative sessions on everything from financial aid to what the day-to-day life of a college student is like.

Central has held one of the best-attended Iowa Private College Week events during the past five years, and had a record 440 students registered to participate this week. Registration is not required to attend, but can be done by contacting the Central College admission office or visiting www.Central.edu. Iowa Private College Week runs through Friday.

Re-districting Could Create Unique Political Scenarios

Posted: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 6:29 am

Iowa is preparing for the process of re-aligning and re-apportioning representative districts for the 2012 elections, an action that will begin in January.

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Pella and Pella Christian Volleyball Head to Central Team Camps Starting Today

Posted: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 6:03 am

With practices officially starting next week, both Pella and Pella Christian volleyball are turning up the intensity level a bit this week in preparation as they participate in the Central College team camps starting today.

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