Kirkwood Community College’s counselors Angie Ziesman Weiler and Mary Gesing held a meeting with students several years ago to talk about stress. They discussed the 4Ms; mindfulness, mastery, movement and meaningful connections that are still helpful in 2023. Mindfulness is to live in the moment instead of focusing [Continue Reading »]
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As the popularity of tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons skyrocketed over the years, it’s no surprise a movie of the fandom came with it. However, due to the flop of 2000’s “Dungeons & Dragons” film, there’s no doubt there was a lot skepticism for this [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Dance Marathon quick facts:
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Between classes and assignments, students often look for quick ways to relax and take breaks. Student Life at Kirkwood Community College offers free activities to students to get that much needed break. From bowling to ice skating to go-karting, there’s a variety of off campus options. Students only [Continue Reading »]
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Students at Kirkwood Community College recently won first place for Associates Programs at the national competition for the National Home Builders Association. The following is a Q&A with Dave Becicka, construction management assistant professor; Joe Greathouse, construction technology professor and Miranda Bisping, architectural technologies major and student project [Continue Reading »]
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For many students, energy drinks can be a saving grace.Juggling classes and studying can be time consuming and tiring, and many pull all-nighters to submit their assignments on time or gather that last bit of information before an upcoming test. However, there are negatives to consuming energy drinks. [Continue Reading »]
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Men’s Basketball Nov. 28 vs. Spoon River College, 6 p.m. Nov. 30 vs. John Wood Community College, 6 p.m. Dec. 3 vs. Northeast Community College, 3 p.m. Dec. 10 vs. Iowa Western Community College, 3 p.m. Dec. 17 vs. Des Moines Area Community College, 3 p.m. Women’s Basketball [Continue Reading »]
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As the early winter snow starts to stick for the first time this season, along comes with it hazards of driving through an endless white scene of hidden slick spots along the path. Of course, many of us have to overcome the annual learning curve of getting used [Continue Reading »]
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For many college students, the 2022 midterms mark the first election in which they are coming of age to vote or are voting for the first time. While the youngest generations of eligible GEN Z and Millenials are sometimes unlikely to vote, many agree that the electoral process [Continue Reading »]
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Upcoming meet and greet events with Dex and Wick Nov. 10 – 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m., Jones Hall, South Commons Nov. 17 – 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m., Washington Hall Dec. 1 – 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m., Nielsen Hall near Allsop computer lab
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