Brian Imbus, a professional mentalist and hypnotist, recently performed in front of a small crowd at Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa Hall stage on Jan. 29. His act included numerous mind-bending tricks, with one being able to seemingly read the minds of students, amazing his audience from start [Continue Reading »]
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Student safety became a point of concern at Kirkwood Community College on Jan. 23, when the college remained open despite a windchill of –41 F that morning, prompting questions from students and community members about weather-related decision-making. “For people who drive, it wasn’t impossible to get to Kirkwood. [Continue Reading »]
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International Education Week at Kirkwood Community College is a weeklong celebration of the impact global learning and international education experiences have in preparing students for successful careers in a global economy. The week not only highlights this impact but also provides students and faculty with numerous opportunities to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]BEN CLIFTON As temperatures drop, the need for warm clothes is suddenly apparent. So here are some reasons why you should say no to coats and embrace the hoodie. Number one, they look good. Let me ask you this: when was the last time you saw someone [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College hosted Jazz Jam in Iowa Hall on Oct. 28 with the college’s jazz band preforming on stage in front of a small crowd in The Café. The band played numerous instrumentals through drums, bass and guitar. “I think it’s just always fun getting to play [Continue Reading »]
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Every year the Kirkwood Community College business department hosts a luncheon to teach business etiquette. This year it landed on Oct. 14 at The Hotel. The event aims to teach students how to introduce themselves and eat while talking to others. It also allows participants to meet other [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]At Kirkwood Community College, students of all majors have the ability to immerse themselves in many cultural learning opportunities through studying abroad. Kirkwood offers a wide variety of programs, including spring and summer options, as well as semester-long trips. “I went abroad to South Korea a couple of [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The Business Etiquette luncheon at Kirkwood Community College is aimed at teaching real world skills, enhancing business formality and networking with professionals to bring students closer to completing their goals and degrees. The luncheon is a formal dining experience where students wear their best attire and connect to [Continue Reading »]
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