Staff Writer
JoEllen is a non-traditional student, wife and mother - learning new skills in the Digital Arts program at Kirkwood. She is a writer, photographer, digital artist and lover of life.
Kirkwood Community College is fortunate to have a diverse student body. People from many different nations and cultures come here to further their education. Walking the halls or eating in the cafeteria, students may hear versions of the English language that are unfamiliar to them. The blend of [Continue Reading »]
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Here we are on campus, some of us for the first time, others returning after a well-deserved summer break. The semester is well on its way, and students are settling into a schedule, daily and weekly routines are being solidified and most of us have checked out the [Continue Reading »]
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The long-anticipated reopening of Iowa Hall has provided Kirkwood Community College students with three levels of exciting spaces to explore this fall. Additions include a full cafeteria, indoor access from other campus buildings and a myriad of new areas for gathering and studying. Just up the open stairwell [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]When I told my friends I was going back to college, I got a variety of responses. Some were, “Wow. That is great!” and asked what I would be studying. Others were, “Wow. I am not sure I would ever want to go back to college at….your age.” [Continue Reading »]
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Editors note: This is the second article in a series on topics relating to race equity in Iowa, with a focus on Cedar Rapids. In a rush between classes from one building on Kirkwood’s main campus to another, one might find themselves on the first floor of Cedar [Continue Reading »]
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The Hotel at Kirkwood will be the location for the 2022 Kirkwood Fashion Show, Evolve. Marifer Recendez, Promotions Coordinator for the fashion show, said, “It is going to be really good. It’s exciting putting everything together along with our message this year.” Recendez was tasked with getting the [Continue Reading »]
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Student Art Show Exhibits Talent In NewBo Market Student art will be showcased in the Cherry Building above Raygun’s shop in Downtown Cedar Rapids through May 1, 2022. It features works from Drawing, Painting, Digital Art, Photography, Advanced Photography and other art classes at Kirkwood. Many student pieces [Continue Reading »]
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Editor’s note: The first in a series on topics relating to race equity issues in Iowa, with a focus on Cedar Rapids. A visit to the African American Museum brings a unique opportunity to explore one of the deeply rooted sources of racial inequality seen in several Iowa [Continue Reading »]
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As the snow melts, thoughts of warmer days penetrate the minds of students and they may be thinking about the next season – getting summer clothes out of the back of the closet, seeing if bathing suits still fit and planning outdoor activities again. For students returning to [Continue Reading »]
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