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.
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 »]
[Continue Reading »]“I am going home to Des Moines to spend time with my friends and family, and going to a concert.” “It will be the first actual day off I have had since about Jan. 14, so I am going to turn my alarm clock from on to off.” [Continue Reading »]
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Play Review Kirkwood’s Visual and Performing Arts students presented their winter play, “Failure: A Love Story” by Phillip Dawkins, Feb. 17 – 20 in Ballantyne Auditorium to small, but appreciative, audiences. The story is set in the 1920s, and is centered around the lives of the three Fail [Continue Reading »]
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Each February, those in the U.S. see references to and promotions for Black History Month. It is a repeated call to learn about and celebrate the many contributions and accomplishments of African Americans to this country and the world. Kirkwood Community College is also tied to some of [Continue Reading »]
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