Meet Central Donors
The Importance of Scholarships
Bill Rankin ’69 benefited from scholarships as a student and believes it is important to provide scholarship resources to others.
DUTCHIES 2019 – Sutphen Tribute
Dave '61 and Ardie Pals Sutphen '64 were honored during the 2019 DUTCHIES Awards.
Honorary Alumna
Catherine Elwell graduated elsewhere, but it was her Central study abroad experience that transformed her life.
An Ambassador Comes Home
Bernadette Allen's career with the U. S. Department of State lasted 30 years. But this 1978 alumnus' allegiance to Central College has lasted even longer.
The Right Fit
Central College’s value of lifelong learning inspired award-winning social entrepreneur Kimberly Watts ’88 to recycle salvage materials into new jobs for her community.
Coming From a Real Place
Pella native and Central College donor Ryan Danks isn’t an alumnus, but he treasures his Central role models.
Preview a Career
Christine Epperly Ieuter ’91 gives back by connecting Central students with graduates in Chicago.
Promoting Harmony
Carol Brickley ’64, a former student of sociology and music education, draws on both to work toward intercultural understanding.
The Music of Philanthropy
Anna Swanson '03 has a goal to use her education to do good in the world. She’s on tune for doing that both personally and professionally.
Giving Back to Central Students
William Wellner '50 is a longtime philanthropic supporter to Central.