I-Cubs in July
Central College alumni, parents, employees, friends and guests are invited for an evening at Principal Park in Des Moines, Thursday, July 10, to watch the I-Cubs take on Round Rock Express, affiliated with the Houston Astros. A picnic with all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, potato salad and soda begins at the Butter Kernel Corner picnic area at 5:45 p.m. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Cost for the meal, reserved ticket to the game and I-Cubs hat (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 TODAY. Call Lynne Petty (advancement) at ext. 5154 or e-mail alumni@central.edu.
Hoops Open golf tournament
The men’s basketball Hoops Open golf tournament is Thursday, July 17, at Bos Landen Golf Resort in Pella. The 18-hole, four-person scramble has a 1 p.m. shotgun start. A buffet dinner, raffle and silent auction follow the outing at the conference center around 6 p.m. Contact Mike Boschee (athletics) with questions at ext. 5225 or boscheem@central.edu. A registration form is available online at https://www.central.edu/alumni/events/index.cfm.
Ottumwa event
Central College alumni, parents and friends are invited to Lunch in the Park at Ottumwa’s Central Park Friday, July 18, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Food provided by Hy-Vee and entertainment by The Capricorns from Potpourri Fine Arts Academy. Cost is $6 and payable to the vendor at the park. RSVP to the alumni office by Wednesday, July 16, by calling Lynne Petty at ext. 5154, or e-mail alumni@central.edu.
Iowa Smokefree Air Act signs
The Iowa Smokefree Air Act goes into effect Tuesday, July 1. The link to the Department of Public Health’s Web site, http://www.iowasmokefreeair.gov/, provides a free mandatory “no smoking” sign. Public Health officials state “no smoking” signs must be posted at every entrance to a public place and place of employment where smoking is not allowed. The Web site also contains helpful “Frequently Asked Questions and Answers” and other information.
Pella Professional and Business Women’s Forum meeting July 10
Barb Braafhart, chief development officer at the Pella Regional Health Center, will be the guest speaker at the Pella Professional and Business Women’s Forum (PPBWF) Thursday, July 10, noon-1 p.m. at Central College in Graham Conference Center, room 2. Her topic is “From Good to Great: Raising the Bar at PRHC.”
PPBWF is a networking and professional development organization. Membership is open to career-oriented women in the community interested in enhancing different aspects of our work world. RSVP to Diane Massick at diane@ewingdevelopment.com by noon, Monday, July 7. For membership information, contact Connie Cross (marketing and media relations) at ext. 5153.
Central College collects items
Central faculty and staff collected over 1853 items for tornado vicitms in Parkersburger. The items will be delivered Wednesday, July 2, to Hope Reformed Church in Parkersburg, where they will be delivered to tornado victims.
Geisler Library and media center summer hours
Summer hours for Geisler Library and the media center are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed evenings, weekends and holidays.
Summer hours for KAC
Summer hours for Kuyper Athletic Complex are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. It will be closed Saturday-Sunday. Summer hours go through Friday, Aug. 22.
Employee Spotlight - Tim Hoekstra
Name: Tim Hoekstra
Department: Geisler Library Media Center
Title: Multimedia technology specialist
About me: 1995 Central College graduate; has worked at Central since 1996; involved in Central College-Community Chorus; choir and hand bells at Second Reformed Church; board member of Friends of Central Arts (FOCA); frequently involved in summer Union Street Players' productions, including this summer’s production of The Pirates of Penzance as the Sergeant of Police; enjoys attending lots of music and cultural events on campus and around central Iowa.
Five to workshop for division chairs
Mark Johnson (computer science), Terry Kleven (religion), Viktor Martisovits (physics), Mary Jo Sodd (theatre) and Wendy Weber (mathematics) attended the 2008 Council of Independent Colleges Workshop for Department and Division Chairs, May 28-30, in Chicago, Ill.
The workshop for Department/Division Chairs focused on the theme “Advancing the Department.” The workshop provided chairpersons with a variety of instruments, strategies and approaches for addressing key areas of responsibility. Workshop topics included: using conflict for improvement, using data for program review, conducting difficult conversations, best practices of experienced chairs, preventive law, current legal issues for departments, and working with the chief academic officer.
Krogstad published
Ally Krogstad (Spanish) had an article published in the International Journal of Learning (Volume 15, Number 1, 2008). The article, also presented at the International Conference on Learning at the University of Chicago in June, is titled “Community as Classroom: Service Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom.”
Dolezal’s essay published
Josh Dolezal’s (English) essay “Literary Activism, Social Justice, and the Future of Bioregionalism” recently appeared in Ethics and the Environment, an interdisciplinary journal published by Indiana University Press.
Freed presents paper at conference
Jann Freed (economics/accounting/management) presented a paper at OBTC: Teaching Conference for Management Educators, June 11-14, at Babson College in Babson Park, Mass. Her paper was titled “Diversity Management: How to Teach in Order to Learn.”
Breckenridge on faculty of harpsichord workshop
Carol lei Breckenridge (music) was on the faculty of the Zuckermann Harpsichord workshop in Stonington, Conn., June 13-16.
Kleven at conference
Terry Kleven (religion) attended the conference “Philosophy in the Abrahamic Traditions” as part of the Aquinas and the Arabs Project and the Midwest Seminar in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., June 19-20.
Duinink moderator of mini-course
Leslie Duinink (exercise science) served as a moderator for a mini-course titled “Tips for Successful Management of Diabetes Mellitus during Exercise” during the 2008 National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s annual meeting in St. Louis, Mo., June 17-21.
Strategic Planning Initiatives
No news.
Students Doing Interesting Things
Pella Shakespeare Company helps flood relief efforts
As a gesture of community support for Iowa City, the Pella Shakespeare Company headed by Ann Wilkinson (theatre), including Central College students senior Christy Barr; junior Megan Anderson; and sophomores Andy McGuire, Alissa Olson and Matt Van Ryswyk ’10 performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a fundraiser for the United Way of Johnson County, June 25.
Vos certified athletic trainer
Jordan Vos '08 is a certified athletic trainer. He will be a graduate assistant at Indiana State University this fall.
Coming
Jaclyn Coultas, Upward Bound coordinator
Going
Betty Baker, Central College Abroad
Anna Bates, advancement
Tim Bates, student life
Gayle Freel, facilities management
Tina Hayes, dining services
Mark Norris, admission
Kelly Taylor, academic records
Cindra Visser, science department
No news.
Congratulations to Cheri Doane (academic affairs) and Ellen Heiting (admission) on a new grandson Marty Heiting-Doane born June 21 to parents Andy ’04 and Jana Heiting-Doane ’04. This is the first grandchild for Cheri and the sixth for Ellen.
Congratulations to Al (athletics) and Jo Dorenkamp (post office) on the birth of their first grandbaby. Eli Alan, son of Rod and Joy Dorenkamp Wiebers ’01, was born June 24.
Condolences go to Sally Baar (modern languages) and Sue Drey (info booth) for the death of their father Arthur McGilvra.
Alberta DeVries (dining services) would like to thank those who attended her farewell coffeetime.
Upcoming holiday
Friday, July 4, is a paid holiday for employees.
FEMA Registration
If you have flood damage to your home, small business or farm, you should register for FEMA assistance whether or not you think you are eligible. Assistance programs include straight FEMA assistance, Small Business Administration low interest loans and Disaster Unemployment.
There are two ways to register:
Phone — 800-621-3362 (expect a 30 minute wait)
Online — http://www.fema.gov
Be prepared for the phone conversation or registering online. Have the following information ready:
- paper and pencil
- insurance information
- date of damage
- address of the damage
- current contact information
- your current address
- your income information
- a verifiable name
- Social Security number
Open Positions
Music position open
Central College invites applications for a one-year visiting instructor/assistant professor of music. This is a full-time appointment beginning in August. The successful candidate may choose to apply for the tenure-track position the following year. Please view the college Web site at www.central.edu/jobseekers for a full position description and application deadline and procedures.
To review general 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, August 1.