Meet Central Donors
Hoo-Rah Day 2023 Teaser
Show your Central spirit on #HooRahDay, Tuesday, April 11!
A Blessing to Others
Robert “Bob” De Smidt ’61 feels blessed and now works to bless others by giving back.
Futuristic Society Welcomes 17 New Members
Justin ’02 and Amanda Hansen Fletcher ’00 didn't wait until decades after graduation before beginning their giving to Central College. Their commitment continues with a planned gift.
Central College’s Golden Years: Past, Present and Future
"Both of us live with a great measure of gratitude for the foundations that were laid for us in our educations at Central College."
Legacy of Learning
Central College holds a special place in Ed and Martha Van Hemert's hearts, so it feels only natural for them to give back with an endowed scholarship for future educators like themselves.
Get Your Trust Documents in Order
Eunice Vander Zyl Van Tuyl ’68 and her husband Jim Van Tuyl ’10H, share a love for Central. Pride and appreciation for their time on campus inspired them to make a gift that will help future students experience all that Central has to offer.
Giving Back Creates Wonderful Opportunities For Others
Jim Borthwick credits Central College for expanding his horizons as a student and giving him a solid foundation to move forward into adulthood. Today, he enjoys giving back to the college that gave him so much so that he can help others.
Former Central Chaplain De Jong Leaves Gift for College
Fran De Jong had a long history with Central College. See how her memory will live on at Central thanks to her thoughtfulness.
A Legacy of Love and Scholarships
Because it marked the beginning of their 66-year marriage, Central College always held a special place in the hearts of Rev. Edwin ’51 and Luella Rozeboom Mulder ’51.
Love of Education Leads to Estate Gift
More than 40 years ago, Helen Diehl made her first gift to Central College. The most recent example of her longtime generosity to Central: a gift from her estate of more than $860,000 that supports the college and student scholarships.