Liz is a graduating second year Journalism and Mass Communications student who has been Creative Director and News Editor with the Communiqué. She also has previously worked at 88.3 Jazz KCCK as a Radio News Intern and the Corridor Business Journal as a Reporting Intern. In the fall, she will transfer to the University of Iowa with the 2+2 program. At Iowa, she will continue her journalism passions with the Daily Iowan newspaper and DITV. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, she plans to work as a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter at a station in Iowa.
Grammy nominated pianist and singer-songwriter Rachel Eckroth took the stage in an appearance with Kirkwood’s jazz bands on April 13, 2024, in Ballantyne Auditorium. The event highlighted pieces written by Eckroth including, “A Beautiful Friendship,” ‘Poem,” “Beyond the Sky,” and “Suburbia,” which Eckroth performed with the Kirkwood [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Volunteering is a way to bring those around us together, which is what René Morris, compliance coordinator and nursing department assistant at Kirkwood Community College said she wanted to bring to life through the Kirkwood Staff Association (KSA). This year, KSA is participating in a highway clean-up [Continue Reading »]
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Student Life recognizes outstanding students Around 300 students, faculty, staff and guests gathered for Kirkwood Community College’s 25th annual Student Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The banquet was organized by Kirkwood’s Activities Council with help from Student Ambassadors. Clubs including Phi Theta Kappa, Kirkwood Student [Continue Reading »]
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The theme of this year’s first Kirkwood Black Student Union (KBSU) gala was “Celebrating Black Excellence.” After several long months of preparation, on March, 30, 2024, the club’s hard work paid off. The gala was held in Iowa Hall and the evening consisted of more than 60 attendees [Continue Reading »]
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Blood typing event: Advertising class organizes event to promote blood drive If you’ve ever wondered what your blood type is, the process is as simple as a finger prick. A free student-led activity by the Kirkwood Principles of Advertising class, taught by Tara Allen, marketing professor, organized the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]In an era defined by the evolution of the digital age and technology, instant satisfaction has become prominent. From just holding a phone in your hand, to clicks of a button on the internet, the desire for instant satisfaction has grown. Children are being introduced to electronics [Continue Reading »]
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The end of the spring 2024 semester is approaching. For the Kirkwood Community College fashion students, it means a lot of preparation for the Opulence Kirkwood Fashion Show on April 21. There are between 20 and 30 students who are currently working on the show. Morgane Jambor, financial [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The following is a Q&A with Kirkwood Community College Marketing Instructor Tara Allen. Who are you, what do you teach? I’m Tara Allen, I teach Marketing Management courses. I’m the faculty coordinator. What brought you to Kirkwood? I was hired as an adjunct in the Business Department back [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Dating apps and the digital age are unfolding right before our eyes. With technology use increasing, the need for instant satisfaction and swiping yes or no on someone, also increases. Apps such as Tinder™, Bumble™ and Hinge™, are commonly used by college students for these purposes. But, are [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College recently partnered with the University of Northern Iowa to create a 2+2 music program. At Kirkwood, interest in the music program is increasing. The program includes more than 35 students each year, and 150 students from all programs at the college who participate in ensembles. [Continue Reading »]
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