JROTC SUPPORT THE RACE FOR THE CURE

The Susan G. Komen foundation’s mission is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering others, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Saturday morning on the  4th of September the …

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CONFERENCE AT UNI

Several students from our Broadcasting and Film program, taught by Kirk Johnson and Tim Coleman, attended the Fast Forward Conference. This conference was held by UNI in conjunction with the Iowa Broadcasters Education Association.  

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TEACHING TO LEARN

Students from the teacher Academy program, taught by Teresa Peterson, were out doing their practicums.

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Career & Tech Education Continues to Grow

Central Campus is recognized as one of nation’s top career and technical education programs. From marine biology to aviation technology to fashion design, it offers programs found at few schools. And it continues to expand and improve. Click the header to read more about the new courses being offered for the first time starting this year.

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WORKING TOGETHER

Students from the Early Childhood Careers program, taught by Younghee Steenhoek, embark of the first steps of their careers. They started their internship at the Walnut Street School with the Universal Prekindergarten in Ms. Reagh’s classroom. These 4 …

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Meeting the Governor

It is always exciting to hear from your previous students.  Even more so when they are following their dreams that started with taking your class. Damian Lozoya, a 2014 graduate, completed Teacher Academy taught by Teresa Peterson. He …

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Larry Beall | Education and Outreach Impact Awards

Inspiring the next generation to engage in our energy future has long been a commitment of the Iowa Energy Center. Through our partnership with the Iowa Energy and Sustainability Academy at Central Campus in Des Moines, we’re providing students …

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Congratulations to Retired Instructor

DES MOINES CENTRAL CAMPUS had to build a state-of-the-art kitchen to keep up with Culinary Educator Elaine Wolf’s flourishing ProStart program. The 2013 Iowa Teacher of the Year Finalist earned a degree in Restaurant Management from Miami University …

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CADET OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to C/SGT Denzil Miller on earning the Red Bull Cadet of the Month for September 2014. Mrs. Julie Rosin, Central Campus Assistant Director, presented the award.

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ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT!

After going through a safety orientation earlier in the week, the Marine Biology students traveled to Gray’s Lake to put their kayaking skills to the test. The highlight of the kayaking was probably ‘kayak football’ that caused a …

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