It’s no secret that the state of Iowa doesn’t exactly have the best quality when it comes to its water supply, often facing numerous instances of contamination through high fertilizer use and waste adding excessive amounts of bacteria into waterways, alongside aging infrastructure, adding more to the pollution [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“Don’t be afraid to switch because if it’s what you’re wanting to chase, chase it.” Garrett Witham, Exercise Science Choosing a major is one of the most important decisions a student makes when pursuing a college education. Many factors influence that choice, and not all students stick with [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]With the rise of generative artificial intelligence, one major talking point at Kirkwood Community College surrounds the fate of the education field and AI literacy. Some would argue that AI literacy is essential for college education, while others reject the idea of having AI tools help with assignments, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]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 »]
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