Happy Hoo-Rah Day!

Hoo-Rah Day celebrates the entire Central family. Join us on campus and virtually as we show the world how special it is to be part of the Dutch family. Let's paint the world red and white on Wednesday, April 8!

Ways To Celebrate Hoo-Rah Day:

Rock your Central gear! Share a picture of yourself, kids or pets in Central clothing with #HooRahDay.

Paint the town red! Decorate your door, window or office space to show your Central spirit. Need inspiration? Try this Hoo-Rah Day poster or Big Red coloring sheet.

Make a gift! Your support goes further thanks to exciting matches and challenges

Reminisce with us! Send your favorite memories and pictures to development@central.edu.

Share your news! Tell us about your career, family, hobbies and accomplishments.

Thank You and Go Dutch!

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Journey Scholarship - $80,000
ALL gifts to the Journey Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $80,000. That doubles your gift and your impact! Thank you to: Pam and Rick Boat '80, Shirley Van Konyenburg Borgman '55, Steve DeCook '65, Jeff '87 and Kristin Sickler DeVries '88, Amy and Brett Doerring '87, Chip Griffith '92, Mark Koskamp '80, Jeff Oliver '79, Jim '10H and Eunice Vander Zyl Van Tuyl '68, Marty Vanden Herik '80 and other anonymous donors.
$20,000
Iowa Challenge – $20,000
When 150 Iowa residents participate in Hoo-Rah Day with a gift of ANY size, $20,000 will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Generously sponsored by: XXXXXXXXXX and other anonymous donors.
$150 Goal
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$5,000
Parents Challenge - $5,000
Central parents are some of the most loyal people we know. When 30 Central parents -- current or past donate -- a $5,000 challenge will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Generously sponsored by past parents XXXXXXXX and other anonymous donors.
$30 Goal
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Class Participation Challenge - $15,000
Can your graduating class year end Hoo-Rah Day on top? The top three participating class years will have a Journey Scholarship dedicated in their honor! Generously sponsored by: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Instagram Challenge - $5,000
Share a photo of your favorite Central memory or of you rocking your Central gear today. 15 story tags unlocks $5,000 for student scholarships! Thank you to Scott '03 and Abby Koch Schmailzl '04 and other generous donors.
$10,000
Total Donor Challenge - $50,000
Each time we reach 80 donors, we’ll unlock $10,000 for the Journey Scholarship. Just by participating, you’ll help unlock up to $50,000 for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Show us your Dutch spirit by sharing this page with your Central friends! This challenge is sponsored by: Tom DeVries '73, Mike Main '87, Paul ’83 and Nancy Thies Van Farowe ’86, Mike '93 and Myndi Amdor Van Voorst '95, Dale '69 and Eileen Miller Vander Wilt '70 and other anonymous donors.
80 Donor Goal
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$5,000
Double Dutch Challenge - $5,000
Central couple Dave '86 and Kristi Jaarsma Balk '88 love Central. That’s why they (along with other anonymous donors) are challenging other Central couples to give back this #HooRahDay! When 30 Central couples participate, a $5,000 gift will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund!
$30 Goal
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$1,000
Name A Goose!
Our bold, honking campus geese are Central legends. From confidently strutting across campus to claiming sidewalks as their own, these feathered figures are part of everyday life at Central College. For Hoo-Rah Day only, you can make your mark by naming one of them. With a gift of at least $25 to the Journey Scholarship Fund during Hoo-Rah Day, you can submit a goose name for consideration. After Hoo-Rah Day, students will help select the winning name. The donor who submits it will receive a stuffed goose wearing a Central t-shirt featuring the winning name. Get creative and have fun. Our geese have big personalities, but we reserve the right to reject any inappropriate names. Rejected names will not result in a refunded gift. Please note: While the naming rights are symbolic, the impact of your gift is very real and helps support Central students. Do not wait. Our geese are ready for their moment, and Hoo-Rah Day is the time to claim it.
40 Gift Goal
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SEE THE GOOD!
Follow along and see how much good the Central community is doing for all of campus!
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Facebook Challenge - $5,000
Ready for a challenge? Share your favorite Central memory or a photo in your Central gear in the comments on this post. Once we have 10 comments with a Central memory or photo, $5,000 will be unlocked for student scholarships! Thank you to John '87 and Julie Pothoven Fisher '90 along with other anonymous donors.
Hoo-Rah Heatmap - Spread the Red!
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