CENTRALBULLETIN WINTER 05 CUI, oh CUI, may your glory never die STUDENT-ATHLETES AND ALUMNI COACHES EXTOLL THE VIRTUES OF THE DIVISION III TRADITION AT CENTRAL President David Roe also serves as the kicking coach for the Dutch football team. Athletics have always been an important dynamic at Central College. Nearly half of our students participate in some aspect of intercollegiate athletics dur- ing their time on campus and around an additional 275 participate in intramurals. Central holds true to the NCAA Division III philosophy as articulated so well by our President Emeritus Ken Weller, and embraces the whole-person concept. A liberal arts education equips students for a lifetime of service, learn- ing and achievement. Athletics competition can help provide tools necessary for that quest, such as discipline, dedication, determination, preparation, per- sistence and teamwork. Like all Central students involved in co-curricular activities, student-ath- letes learn to maintain balance. Their days are filled with lectures, labs, practices, meetings and study sessions, yet standards are not compromised in any area. Central’s athletics accomplishments on the national stage are well-chroni- cled. At the same time, our student-athletes’ academic achievements are no less remarkable. Central consistently ranks near the top in the number of aca- demic all-conference honorees, and many of our teams are national academic leaders. The Dutch volleyball team is a shining example, winning title after title and setting a national standard with a 3.73 grade point average. College is more than classes. Our challenge is to continue to provide the necessary support for our students in all aspects of campus life, both in terms of staffing and quality of facilities as we seek to further nurture our students’ development in mind, body and spirit. David H. Roe President (PRESIDENT’S CORNER) CENTRAL BULLETIN Winter 2005 volume 11, number 1 EDITOR Abby Gonzales ’02 SPORTS EDITOR Larry Happel ’81 GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION Eric Bumgardner WRITER Betsy Kane ’05 PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Gates Dan Vander Beek EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Lynne Petty Bobbie Starmer DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Sunny Gonzales Eighmy ’99 DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RELATIONS Connie Cross 8 DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS Cyndi Atkins 8 GROUP PROJECT Student-athletes, like Dutch Athletics and education — how quarterback Mark Isaacson, remain successful on the field Central makes them work together and in the classroom. Central Bulletin is published quar- terly by the college relations office for alumni, parents and friends of Central College. Its mission is to inform them about Central’s pro- grams and people, to strengthen 16 FACULTY VOICE their connections to the college and John Roslien, director of the to develop Central’s position as a nationally recognized liberal arts col- athletic training education lege in the Christian tradition. Central Bulletin (USPS 096-840) program, writes about Central’s is published by Central College, 812 accredited program. University, Pella, Iowa 50219-1999. Periodicals postage paid at Pella, Iowa, and additional offices. Postmaster: send address changes (PS 3579) to Central Bulletin, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219-1999. Address changes may also be sent to [email protected]. Departments Nondiscrimination policy: Central College is committed to being an inclusive community whose members act with consideration for Around the Pond the physical, intellectual and spiritu- 2 al well- being of all persons. All Alumni Happenings members of the college community 4 are responsible for creating an Sports Update atmosphere that fosters openness, 5 mutual respect and diversity. (Board Alumni Newsnotes of trustees, 4/26/03) The above 18 nondiscrimination policy includes, 25 Parting Shot 2 but is not limited to, persons of every ethnicity, race, national origin, Central College freshmen formed ancestry, color, socio-economic class, creed, religion, philosophical belief, 18,000 pieces of trash into art. marital status, disability, physical appearance, sex, age, sexual orienta- tion, gender expression and identity, and organizational affiliation. Read more at www.central.edu/welcome. IN THIS ISSUE WWW.CENTRAL.EDU 641.628.9000 AROUND THE POND Seeing is Believing: Trash and Art invade Mills Gallery THE STARR FOUNDATION Central College received its sixth gift of $200,000 from The Starr Foundation in October. The first gift of $200,000 was received in 1999 and created the C.V. Starr Endowed Scholarship. This schol- arship is awarded to students based on need. The Starr Foundation was established in 1955 by Cornelius Vander Starr, founder of what is now known as American International Group, Inc. (AIG). The foundation invests in the educational needs of Starr scholars as well as in other areas of education, medicine, healthcare, public policy, human needs, culture and the environment. PROFESSOR NING CHIA CHOSEN FOR GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION Gov. Tom Vilsack and Lt. Governor A thousand mirrors reflect Central College unveiled a one-of-a- 18,000 pieces of trash in a Sally Pederson selected Central College unique art exhibit at the Mills kind exhibit this fall, “Seeing is Believing: history professor Ning Chia to serve on Gallery this fall. Trash and Art.” the Commission on the Status of Iowans The exhibit formed one piece of art from of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage 18,000 pieces of trash collected by 442 within the Department of Human Rights. members of Central’s freshman class. The The duties include advising the gov- project was completed for Intersections, a ernor and the general assembly on issues class that explores the human impact on the confronting Asians and Pacific Islanders global environment. Exhibit visitors were in Iowa such as language barriers, employ- encouraged to think about the impact of ment and possible governmental changes trash on the environment. that can alleviate such issues. 2 CENTRAL BULLETIN In celebration of Geisler Library’s 30th anniversary, architect Chick Herbert was reunited with the building at a special celebration this fall. “To be part of this commission gives Cioca˘nea, are writing new works to mark neared its campaign goal of $50,000,000, me an opportunity to learn much more the official debut of the collection in and reached it with undocumented com- about public service and to play a role March. mitments. Central looks forward to on behalf of Iowans of Asian and Pacific additional campaign events in 2005 in heritage,” Chia said. “I believe the mis- CORDOVA CENTER ON THE ROCK locations such as Dallas, Texas; sion of this commission works for building Central College is a partner in the western Michigan; Fulton/Morrison, Ill.; a better understanding and a better link- Cordova Center on the Rock project, an Philadelphia, Pa.; and Wisconsin. Take age between all of the Iowans from exciting new collaborative project at Lake advantage of this opportunity to enjoy good different cultural and ethnic origins.” Red Rock. The over $28 million project food, good fellowship and good news about Chia teaches courses in East Asian includes an expansion of the Volksweg Central College. civilization, history of modern China and Trail, a new environmental learning cen- history of modern Japan. ter, a performing arts amphitheater, seven additional cabins, two new picnic sites, ALUMNI CHOIR GIVES GIFT FOR outdoor educational areas, plus road relo- ROMANIAN MUSIC COLLECTION cation and parking. Completion of the At the Homecoming A Cappella project tentatively is scheduled for 2009. Alumni Choir concert in September, Other project partners include the David Williams, director, was presented Marion County Conservation Board, U.S. with a gift of $1,815 from the group. The Army Corps of Engineers and the Iowa money will be used to purchase a collec- Department of Natural Resources. tion of Romanian music to be housed in Geisler Library. THE CAMPAIGN FOR CENTRAL The collection will be named after In 2004, the advancement team held 14 Romanian composer, George Enescu campaign events at locations across the (1881-1955), whose name has achieved country including San Diego, Calif.; iconic status in his native country. The Denver, Colo.; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Kansas collection will contain scores, books, City, Mo. and New York. The events were recordings and other materials associat- attended by 418 alumni and friends who ed with Romania’s rich musical culture. took advantage of the opportunity to visit The Romanian musical community has with President David and Betsy Roe, mem- become involved intensely in this project bers of the advancement team, and other since the announcement and many gifts alumni and learn about all the great things have been offered by Romanian organiza- taking place at Central. With a final estate Alumni at six sites across the tions. Two Romanian composer-pianists, gift from Bob and Marie Vance, the college country participated in the third George Balint and Livia Teodorescu- annual Central College Service Day Oct. 23. WINTER 2005 3 ALUMNIHAPPENINGS Help Us Help You (Stay Connected) DO WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT include: E-MAIL ADDRESS? •directory searches by city and state, Central Connections is a computer- Did you know we send a monthly •Central Connections, a program ized database of Central alumni willing to serve as contacts on career issues for e-newsletter to our Central College alum- where you can help a Central Central students and alumni. This joint student or alum earn a competitive ni? It is released the first Tuesday of every effort, by alumni relations and Career month to over 6,300 alums and provides edge in today’s job market. Services, recognizes alumni are great short updates on what’s happening on Sign up now! 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