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How will YOU make a difference?

When it comes to supporting Central College, there's no wrong way to give. Make a gift to the part of Central that means the most to you. No matter how you direct your donation, your support ensures Central's students and faculty enjoy the same opportunities for learning, service, leadership and growth. 

Not sure what to support? Try the Journey Scholarship Fund. Your gift will help Central continue to attract and retain outstanding students. Or use the "Other" option to direct your gift to the area of your choice!

Help Spread the Central Spirit!

Hoo-Rah Day is all about bringing the Central community together. Help us celebrate by reaching out to your Central friends and mentors. Share Central-themed photos of your kids, pets or Central memories on social media. Snap a photo with our Hoo-Rah Day poster or download a Big Red coloring sheet. Share this link – hoorah.central.edu – with #HoorahDay and encourage your family and friends to join the celebration. Thank you and Go Dutch!

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Total Donor Challenge - $50,000
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Total Donor Challenge - $50,000
For every 80 donors on Hoo-Rah Day, 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: Dale '69 and Eileen Miller Vander Wilt '70, Tom De Vries '73, Eric Sickler '83, Bill and Deborah Buck Houghton '84, Angela and Mike Flanagan '85, Adam '06 and Cari Rehder Gregg '07, Marlena Wichhart and other anonymous donors.
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Double Dutch Challenge - $5,000
$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!
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Inspired by Faculty Challenge - $10,000
$10,000
Inspired by Faculty Challenge - $10,000
Was your gift inspired by an outstanding faculty member (past or present) who nurtured or expanded your personal learning at Central? Alumni provide a wealth of "gee-whiz" stories about professors who defined their Central experience with their personal dedication and extraordinary acts of kindness. Faculty are one of Central's great resources and embody the spirit of the college. When 30 gifts are made in honor of a faculty member, this challenge, sponsored by Rich ’62 and Mary Roorda Glendening ’62 along with other anonymous donors will be unlocked!
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Early Donor Challenge - $10,000
$10,000
Early Donor Challenge - $10,000
When 50 donors donate early to Hoo-Rah Day, a $10,000 gift will be unlocked! Thank you to our generous, anonymous donor for funding this match.
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SEE THE GOOD!
Follow along and see how much good the Central community is doing for all of campus!
Rank Department Raised
1 Journey Scholarship $25.00
2 World of Good Campaign $0.00
3 Academic Excellence $0.00
4 Central Athletics $0.00
5 Endowment and Research $0.00
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Facebook Challenge - $5,000
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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 25 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.
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Iowa Challenge – $10,000
$10,000
Iowa Challenge – $10,000
When 150 Iowa residents participate in Hoo-Rah Day with a gift of ANY size, $10,000 will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Generously sponsored by: Dixie and Will Hoekman '67, Penny and Steve Sikkink '83 and other anonymous donors.
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Parents Challenge - $5,000
$5,000
Parents Challenge - $5,000
Central parents are some of the most loyal people we know. When 30 Central parents donate -- current or past -- a $5,000 challenge will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Generously sponsored by past parents Scott and Cindy Van Tasell and other anonymous donors.
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Presidents Challenge - $10,000
$10,000
Presidents Challenge - $10,000
Central College President, Mark Putnam, along with his wife Tammy and Central Student Body President Parker Lawrence '26 are challenging current and former Student Senate members to donate to this challenge, to unlock the Presidents Challenge we need 30 gifts to unlock the Presidents Challenge.
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Class Participation Challenge - $10,000
Can your graduating class year end Hoo-Rah Day on top? The top three participating class years will have bragging rights for the year! Generously sponsored by: Dan '04 and Jenna Daale Huitink '06 and Jason '10 and Tayler Wessels Hassman '13 and other anonymous donors.
What is your class year?
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Instagram Challenge - $5,000
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Instagram Challenge - $5,000
Share a photo of your favorite Central memory or of you rocking your Central gear today. 25 story tags unlocks $5,000 for student scholarships! Thank you to Claire and Blaine Hawkins '21 and other generous donors.
Participating Groups
Journey Scholarship Academic Excellence Central Athletics Endowment and Research Fine Arts World of Good Campaign My Passion (other)
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