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

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53-Mile Challenge

February 18 - April 10

Let’s Get Moving, Dutch!

Central College students, employees, alumni, family and friends are invited to participate in the 53-Mile Challenge from Sunday, February 18, to Wednesday, 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.

All who complete the challenge and return their sheet to the Advancement Office by Thursday, April 11, will be entered into a drawing for prizes from the Spirit Shoppe. All 53 miles must be completed and logged to be eligible for prizes.

To register, visit central.edu/challenge. Participants can print a mile log after registering.

Completed challenge sheets may be emailed to Mary Benedict, director of engagement, at benedictm@central.edu. Challenge sheets may also be mailed to or dropped off at the Advancement Office in Central Hall, located at 812 University St., Campus Box 5200, Pella, Iowa, 50219.

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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 on social media with #HooRahDay.

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 outing at Bos Landen Golf Course

Saturday

11 a.m. Pregame meal, Tailgating Tent
1 p.m. Football game — Central vs. Wartburg
4 p.m. Open reception in Pacha Family Lobby, P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium


RSVP by Monday, June 3, 2024.
We are confident Central will have a championship performance during the reunion weekend.

Go Dutch!

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