In the News
You’ll find coverage of President Mark Putnam in a variety of places. From radio to podcasts to newspapers and magazines, people in Pella, Iowa, Washington, D.C., Mexico and around the world have all taken interest.
Pella’s new first family tastes its first Tulip Time
The Des Moines Register
I had the honor of serving the new president of Central College and his family their first poffertjes at their Tulip Time debut.
If you haven’t heard of poffertjes, they’re the Dutch mini-pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar. Top them with strawberries and whipped cream, if you like.
Creating a New Start & Building on Tradition
There are certain seasons in the life of an academic community when it is timely to think about what matters most. The beginning of a new presidency offers a fresh opportunity to consider direction, clarify purpose and ensure the best possible outcomes for the college and its students. President Mark Putnam plans to make the most of it by cultivating the fertile soil of the institution to create new ideas, finding ways to innovate and sustain the upward growth of Central College.
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