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At Central, we are family. We are passionate. We are engaged. We embody the Central "Hoo-rah!" spirit. We celebrate our traditions that connect our past, present and future. We support the success of our current and future students. We are alumni. We are friends of the college. We are... Forever Dutch!

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Journey Scholarship Fund

Thanks to our generous donors, this year 784 students received a Journey Scholarship.

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Aerial view of the Peace Mall History Garden

Peace Mall History Garden

Help celebrate the significant moments in the college’s history with a new addition to the centerpiece of Central’s campus.

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Rendering of the Douwstra Auditorium renovation

Douwstra Auditorium

Be a pipe organ donor and fill the auditorium with incredible sound.

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Upcoming events

Join us and other Central family members as we celebrate everything Dutch! Don't forget to bring your "Hoo-rah!"

53-Mile Challenge

February 18 - April 10

The 53-Mile Challenge encourages the Central community to practice a healthy lifestyle through movement. Participants can walk, run, bike or swim a total of 53 miles from Sunday, February 18, until Hoo-Rah Day on Wednesday, April 10. Participants can show their Central spirit during the challenge by using #53MileChallenge on social media.

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Hoo-Rah Day

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Join us on Wednesday, Apr. 10 for Hoo-Rah Day at Central College! A special lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Central Market. Join in on the fun from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Maytag Student Center for activities, games and refreshments. Wear your favorite Central gear and share photos […]

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1974 Football Championship Reunion- Celebrating 50 Years

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024

Let’s get together and celebrate once again the seasons of success and the highlights of 1974 for a reunion Sept. 20-22, 2024. We can make this another wonderful event by having great attendance, sharing unique memories and opening the weekend to as many family, friends and Dutch supporters as possible. Schedule: Friday 9:30 a.m. Golf […]

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JOSH PROKUPEK

I am using every opportunity that Central is giving me because I know how lucky I am. Your generosity is the reason that I can have these life experiences.

Journey Scholarship Fund

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Central RED society

Central RED Society is Central College's innovative life-long learning program that enriches members' lives through relevant, broad-based learning experiences. Central RED Society will foster creativity, intellectual curiosity and engagement with Central College and the community!

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