Keith Jones, Mark and Kay De Cook Endowed Chair in Character and Leadership Development and professor of psychology, speaks to the room full of admitted students at Central's Scholar Day
PELLA, IOWA (February 10, 2025) — NASA and the moon landings connected curious minds at Central College where 200 prospective students attended Scholar Days in January and February. These events welcomed admitted students to campus to learn about the college and to earn additional academic scholarships, up to full tuition.
Cameron Dobereiner of Eldridge (52748) attended a spring Scholar Day at Central.
Allison Graham of Muscatine (52761) attended a spring Scholar Day at Central.
Isaiah Guyton of Davenport (52807) attended a spring Scholar Day at Central.
Olivia Hoskins of Bettendorf (52722) attended a spring Scholar Day at Central.
Kaylee Mowen of Bettendorf (52722) attended a spring Scholar Day at Central.
Emma Kramer of Rock Island (61201) attended a spring Scholar Day at Central.
Grant Stewart of Rock Island (61201) attended a spring Scholar Day at Central.
Students discussed with faculty and staff the moon landing and the theoretical exploration of the dark side of the moon.
Scholarship candidates prepared for the day by learning more about the Apollo project and hearing NASA astronaut, Raja Chari, discuss his experience as an astronaut.
During Scholar Day, participants were interviewed by faculty and invited to discuss how NASA team members embody engaged citizenship and how skills like critical thinking and working collaboratively made space missions possible. The group challenge is designed to showcase students' collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness, and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference.
Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
