Central Campus Cafe Opening Soon

Every Fall and Spring the Central Campus Café opens for a few select dates, offering the best views and student-created lunches in town. No visit is the same because every menu is different! Join DMPS Culinary Arts students and their instructor Chef John Andres for another great season of tasty fare at Central Campus. For dates, and menus sent to your inbox, click on the headline.

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Central Campus Fashion Is Doggone Adorable

Central Campus Fashion Design and Merchandising students teamed up with The Great Iowa Pet Expo to show off one-of-a-kind pet fashions at the annual Pet Fashion Show over the weekend. Instructor Tracy Holland says pet owners are a growing target market in the fashion industry. To see more of what the students showcased, click on the image.

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Share The Mic!

We are always excited when our students get involved and can share their talent! On Friday, October 16, at 7pm, students from the Movement 515 program are hosting a “Share The Mic” event. It will be held at …

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Conferences are Happening!

Conferences are a great opportunity to support your student’s academic goals and career interests.  Central Campus conferences are scheduled as listed below. Thursday, October 15                       3:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20                         3:30-7:30 p.m. Parent Portal: The Parent Portal is available …

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Aviation Students Checking Things Out

Second year students performing inspections as part of a 100 hour inspection on a Cessna 172RG. The 100 hour inspection is just one of hands-on requirements which students get to perform in the Aircraft Inspections class.

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Central Auto Work at Concours d’Elegance

Earlier this year, we shared a story about a 1935 Ford belonging to the Iowa Highway Patrol (now Iowa State Patrol) that was being restored by automotive technology students at Central Campus. This past weekend, the car made an appearance in the Des Moines Concours d’Elegance, a show that featured an array of vintage and rare automobiles. It’s a fine example of the good work by the auto tech students and teachers at Central Campus.

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Indian Hills Visits Programs

We are always excited to have visitors come to Central Campus!  Recently we had our college partner Indian Hills Community College visit both our Aviation and AgriScience programs. The students were excited to pose for photo’s while wearing …

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Senator Brad Zaun Chats with Students

State Senator Brad Zaun came to Central Campus to visit with our Criminal Justice students, under instructor Captain Kelly WIllis. It was a great opportunity for Senator Zaun to field students questions during an hour long forum regarding …

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