Farewell to Woodward
The community center and art center staff will host a farewell party for Tilly Woodward (art) Wednesday, July 4, at Art in the Park at Central Park 9:30-11 a.m. Stop by and sign the memory book, a gift she will be taking with her.
Lunch at Principal
Join David Roe and Barry Griswell for a social luncheon for Central College alumni, parents and friends employed at the Principal Financial Group Thursday, July 12, from noon-1 p.m. Gather in room T-2A, Corporate Two, 650 8th St. in Des Moines. Call ext. 5154 to RSVP or e-mail alumni@central.edu by Monday, July 9. For more information about alumni events, go to www.central.edu/alumni/events.html.
Central event in Chicago July 17
Central College president David Roe, alumni, parents, friends and guests are welcome in the Heritage Room of the Union League Club at 65 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday, July 17, from 5-7:30 p.m. A reception is planned with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.Cost is $15 per person. Call ext. 5154 or e-mail alumni@central.edu by Tuesday, July 10.
I-Cubs July 21
Central College alumni, parents, employees, friends and guests are invited to an Iowa Cubs baseball game and picnic, Saturday, July 21. The picnic featuring all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad and soda, in the 
Wells Fargo picnic area, down the third baseline of Principal Park and begins at 5:45 p.m. and concludes at the 7:05 p.m. game time when the I-Cubs take the field against the Nashville Sounds.
Cost for the meal, ticket and an I-Cubs T-shirt (one size) is $21 for adults, $11 for children ages 4-10 and free for children ages three and under. Payment in advance is required. RSVP to the alumni office by Friday, July 13, by calling ext. 5154 or e-mailing alumni@central.edu.
Wrestling camp July 30-Aug. 1
Central will hold a commuter wrestling camp Monday-Wednesday, July 30-Aug. 1, for students in grades K-12. The camp features Dylan Long, Iowa State University assistant wrestling coach and two-time all-American and 2001 NCAA Div. I runner-up for the University of Northern Iowa. For more information about the camp, contact Matt Diehl (Student Support Services) at ext. 5230, or go to www.central.edu/athletics/campsclinics.html.
Williamsburg golf outing
Join Central College coaches, alumni, parents, friends and guests for an 18-hole best shot tournament at the Stone Creek Golf Club at 812 Long St. in Williamsburg, Iowa, Friday, Aug. 3. A shotgun start will begin at noon, with check-in starting at 11:15 a.m. Cost is $60 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart and prizes and a pork chop dinner following the round. Call ext. 5154 or e-mail alumni@central.edu by Friday, July 27.
Central hosted General Synod
The 201st session of the Reformed Church in America General Synod was on campus June 7-12. Central welcomed nearly 600 delegates, official guests, chaplains and denominational executives.
Central receives $1 million gift for education and psychology building
Central College received a $1 million gift from Barry and Michele Griswell to fund the psychology wing of Central’s planned education and psychology building. Barry is chairman and chief executive officer of The Principal Financial Group and has been a member of Central’s board of trustees since 1996.
The Griswells have been generous contributors to Central College over the years and were named honorary alumni in 2004. Their son Michael graduated from Central in 2002 with a major in psychology. Michael is making a gift of $10,000 for the building project.
In addition to the Griswells’ gifts, The Principal Financial Group Foundation has been very supportive of the college, funding several different scholarships over the years.
Electric pickup on campus
Central College facilities planning and management team converted a 1989 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck into an electric vehicle (EV) for use within its service fleet. Ron Hocksbergen, facilities team fleet mechanic, and technician Gerrit VerHey finished the project this spring.
If maintained properly, the vehicle should run for 18,000-20,000 miles before the batteries need to be replaced. The electric truck will be used by the facilities planning and management team as an errand and preventative-maintenance service vehicle.
Grant from DNR
Central College recently received a grant of $7,496 from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to help fund Central’s proposed eco-friendly plaza west of Jordan Hall on campus.
The plaza will create landscaping and install storm water conservation practices such as permeable concrete block pavement, meadow and perennial plantings. It will feature a drip irrigation system, a seating area and the campus’s first outdoor recycling center.
The plaza was the initiative of the class of 2007, which raised nearly $1,500. Barry Griswell, chief executive officer of The Principal Financial Group and Central board of trustee member, matched the fund-raising efforts of the class based upon the students’ participation.
Employee Spotlight - Jeff McMartin
Name: Jeff McMartin
Department: Athletics
Title: Head football coach
About me: Graduate of Wellsburg High School ('86), Central College ('90) and Wake Forest University ('92). Married to wife Laurie, a Central College graduate ('90), and has two daughters Caroline (age 5) and Emily (age 3). Enjoys reading, running and music.
Fitch named Weller chair
Peggy Fitch (psychology) received the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts endowed chair in May.
Freed presents at conference
Jann Freed (economics/accounting/
management) attend the Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference at Pepperdine University June 14-17. She presented a session with Allan Cohen ( Babson College) titled: Reflecting Back and Looking Forward: What is the Ideal Textbook for these Uncertain Times? Freed also presented a session titled: A Holistic Model of Leadership Based on the Wisdom of Sages.
Kleven published, presents
at conference
Terence J. Kleven (religion) had an article titled “The Old Testament Teaching on Necessity in Creation and Its Implication for The Doctrine of Atonement,” published in Divine Creation in Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Thought. Essays presented to the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Crouse. Edited by Michael Treschow, Willemien Otten and Walter Hannam. Brill’s Studies in Intellectual History. Volume 151. A. J. Vanderjagt, general editor. Leiden: Brill Publishing Company, 2007. pp. 23-44.
Kleven presented a paper titled “Al-Fārābī’s Account of the Intelligibles in Actuality in His Letter Concerning the Intellect (Risālah fī al-‘Aql) and Its Implication for Aristotle’s Categories” at a conference on Aristotle’s De Anima and Its Interpreters at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., June 12-14.
Pavlat nominated for Who’s Who
Dave Pavlat (exercise science) has been nominated for the 11th edition of Who's Who Among American Teachers and Educators 2006-07. He is a multi-year nominee.
Roslien in hall of honor for Iowa athletic trainers
John Roslien (exercise science) was inducted into the third class of the Iowa Athletic Trainers Society (IATS) Hall of Honor at the organization’s summer meeting in Iowa City June 9.
To be eligible for consideration, a nominee must be a member of the IATS and the National Athletic Trainers Association, have at least 20 years of service as a certified athletic trainer and be licensed by the state of Iowa.
A past president of the IATS, Roslien is a Decorah native who came to Central as the college’s first full-time athletic trainer in 1986. He served as head athletic trainer until 2003 when he began focusing exclusively on his duties with the athletic training education program which he developed at Central. The Central staff now includes three other full-time certified athletic trainers. Under Roslien’s leadership, Central’s athletic training education program was granted accreditation in 2004 from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Roslien along with Leslie Duinink, Greg Gilmore and Chris Viesselman (all exercise science) attended the IATS education symposia prior to the hall of honor award luncheon.
Reimer presents at lecture series
Treva Reimer (theatre) presented Carnival in Rio as part of the Prague Quadrennial lecture series on June 15. The Prague Quadrennial is the only exhibition of its kind and magnitude in the world that exhibits contemporary stage designs and theatre architecture. In addition to the exhibit displays, the event offers its spectators and participants with a unique platform for encountering the theatre culture and its artists from all over the world. She attended the exhibition June 14-17 as part of her duties as programming chair for the International Committee of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology.
Krogstad presents poetry and papers
Allison Krogstad (Spanish) presented a work of original poetry titled “El legado del lugar”, at the 27th Cincinnati Conference on Romance Languages and Literatures May 10-12 at the University of Cincinnati.
She also presented two papers titled “The Jesuit Account of their South American Mission Paradise” and “La Malinche: In Between Cultures of Men” at the Tercer Simposio Internacional Interdisciplinario de Estudios Coloniales de las Américas at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, in Quito, Ecuador, June 5-8.
Breckenridge performs
In June, Carol lei Breckenridge (music) played a room concert at the Boston Early Music Festival and gave recitals, master classes and a presentation at a workshop held at the Zuckermann Harpsichords shop in Stonington, Conn.
Hartman performs at Bach festival
June 8-17, Mark Hartman (music) performed at the 15th annual Shenendoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va. The Festival Orchestra performed in 3 concerts and one “Liepzig Service,” a worship service loosely patterned after the Lutheran service of Bach’s day.
Fitch’s article in journal
Peggy Fitch (psychology) and former colleague Pamela Steinke were invited to write an article for the Journal of Research and Practice in Assessment . “Assessing Service-Learning” appears in the June 2007 issue and can be accessed at the following link: http://www.virginiaassessment.org/rpa/2/Steinke%20Fitch.pdf.
Pavlat receives NSCA award
Dave Pavlat (exercise science) will receive the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Commission Silver Award at the 2007 Certification Reception in Atlanta, Ga. These awards were established to honor Exams on Request hosts for their efforts in promoting the NSCA, the NSCA Certification Commission and the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists and NSCA — Certified Personal Trainer credentials. Pavlat has hosted 12 exams.
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Strategic Planning Initiatives
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Students Doing Interesting Things
Rachel Boeke ’09 received an Iowa Athletic Trainers’ Society Scholarship at the meeting held June 8 in Iowa City. John Roslien and Leslie Duinink (exercise science) attended the award presentation.
Mary Vande Hoef joined advancement as assistant director of alumni relations.
Karen Eilers joined the student life as assistant director of the career center.
Jean Van Den Broek joined facilities planning and management as a custodian.
Rich McKnight joined facilities planning and management as a custodian.
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Congratulations to Elena Visnnevskaya (religion) and Scott Haynie on the birth of their daughter Daria “Dasha” Haynie. She was born June 21 and weighed 7 lb. 6 oz.
2007 holiday schedule
Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day
Monday, Sept. 3, Labor Day
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 22-23, Thanksgiving
Monday-Friday, Dec. 24-28, Christmas
Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day
Adventureland discount
Discount coupons for $3 off each admission ticket at Adventureland in Des Moines are available in human resources.
Applicant tracking system
The human resource office launched a new electronic applicant tracking system. The provider of this software program is Interview Exchange. The program will allow all applicants to apply electronically to a specific open position, by submitting an application, a resume, cover letter and any other relevant attachments, through the college Web site. All application materials, for the specific open position, will be stored in an electronic file. The human resource office will be able to give the appropriate hiring supervisor and all search committee members access to the appropriate open position, thus eliminating the need to manually process, copy and distribute applicant material. This also will provide a more secure and efficient system for applicants to submit their information and for the human resource office to store all information electronically. Further updates on our progress and training for non-HR staff will be forthcoming. In order to utilize the news system to its maximum, all applicants, whether external or internal, are strongly encouraged to utilize the electronic applicant system when applying for an open position.
Summer hours and attire
The summer office hours are in effect through Friday, Aug. 10. All offices, with a few exceptions, will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the judgment of the supervisor, hourly personnel may elect either a one-half or one-hour lunch period. Those individual offices advised to be open over the lunch hour will need to make the necessary adjustments.
Office casual attire presenting a favorable and professional image will be permitted through Friday, Aug. 10, for all administrative, support and student staff. Unacceptable summer attire includes T-shirts, halter tops, jeans, skorts (skirts/shorts combo) or shorts of any kind (no athletic, denim or walking shorts) athletic shoes or beach sandals. Acceptable clothing includes Central logo shirts with collars, Capri pants and dress sandals.
Open Positions
Central College welcomes applications for the following faculty positions. A full description of each position and application requirements are given at www.central.edu by selecting job seekers on the home page drop-down menu for more information.
Assistant professor of chemistry: full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning January 2008.
Assistant or associate professor of communication studies (journalism): full-time, tenure-track appointment to begin August 2008.
Assistant professor of library science: full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position as a technical services librarian with a preferred start date of September 2007.
To review all open positions and download an application click here or visit the college Web site at www.central.edu and select job seekers on the home page drop-down menu for more information.
Central College is strongly committed to creating a diverse community. In furtherance of that commitment, the college encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds, under represented groups and/or those who have had experience working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse populations to apply. Central College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates.
News items should be submitted to Abby Gonzales by noon Friday, July 27.