The first two days of 2011 were divine. Days 3 - 22 have been exhilerating and exhausting at the same time because of professor visits, a small customized program for a university from Davenport, Iowa, the arrival of the 50 member Central College Jazz Band, the arrival of 15 alums/band groupies and the presidential visit.
Yes, the new president of Central College, his wife and their 14-year old daughter spent three whirlwind days here in mid-January. While here, he met many of the people who make this program what it is including homehosts, professors, community partners, university partners, past, present and former students as well as the staff of the Central House. In my role as timekeeper, chaufer and tour guide, I was able to spend a great of time with the new president. I found him to be a quick study, a good listener, a man with clear direction and a man with a heart. Based on emails from various contacts on the Pella campus, the visit was an incredible success. The president returned to Pella feeling positive about this program and what we do here. Yes, there will be changes, but I am certain the integrity of the program will remain.
I had over 300 photos on my camera this morning. The above photos are just a few of the highlights.
New students arrive tonight. The new semester begins tomorrow.
2 comments:
Wow! No wonder we haven't heard anything from you! Thanks for all the pictures - these posts have been worth the wait. And congrats for your successful interaction with the new president...
Glad to hear you had positive feedback and that you got to engage the president. It says a lot that he would come to see how the program operates-much due to your great leadership.
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