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.
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 »]
[Continue Reading »]A club that Kirkwood does not have is student government. Politics and government are versatile around the world. From presidential elections to laws and rights, it is an important factor in the United States. Adding this club to the college’s wide repertoire of clubs may help students [Continue Reading »]
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Dr. Kristie Fisher becomes college’s sixth president A packed venue at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, included an audience eager to witness college history as President Dr. Kristie Fisher walked on stage to receive the presidential medallion. Fisher began her tenure on Oct. 30, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The United States is more than a billion dollars in debt, but money is needed in every day life. This includes paying for food, water, shelter, and transportation. Not everyone has access to money, but it is a necessity in order to live a healthy life and take [Continue Reading »]
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Award-winning production features all female cast “‘Black Women Walking’ educates and entertains,” director Kevvin Taylor, Iowa native, stated when speaking about the success of the American production. Making its debut at Kirkwood Community College in Ballantyne Auditorium on March 2 and 3, the cast has traveled all across [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Whether it is your first semester, your last semester or you’re somewhere in the middle, student success varies. The fall and spring semesters bring on new students each term but each semester has a different level of student success rate. Most students begin the academic year in the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]February is a memorable time of year for many who come from different backgrounds. Black History Month commemorates Black Americans who have contributed to history in the United States. Kirkwood Community College has many events throughout February that educate students and faculty about historical figures who have fought [Continue Reading »]
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Career Services at Kirkwood Community College offers a wide variety of services for students, including a regular event called Campfire Connections. On Thursdays, during activity hour, students can join Campfire Connections in Iowa Hall on the third floor. Career Services coaches are there to provide educational information and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Winter time is the most important time of year to make sure your car is in good shape while traveling and commuting anywhere. Whether it is just to the gas station, or a few hours road trip, it is crucial to make sure your car is well taken [Continue Reading »]
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From plucking strings on the upright bass to performing and educating students, is Blake Shaw. Shaw is a famous musician, lesson teacher and professor new this year at Kirkwood Community College. He is originally from Lisbon, and graduated from Kirkwood in 2010 with an Associate’s degree in [Continue Reading »]
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