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.
Located at the Kirkwood Hotel and Center of Hospitality and Arts, several culinary arts classes are offered including baking, kitchen essentials, hospitality and more. When discussing the program’s enrollment, Program Director David Horsfield said, “It is a two-year program in which altogether around 58 students are enrolled.” [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I like to go up to Iowa Hall and sit and study in the chairs by the window in the upper level.” “I like to study in my classroom in between classes.” “My favorite place to study is the third floor Cedar Hall near the windows.” “I like [Continue Reading »]
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“I believe that it is important for students to be educated on the importance of voting, however, I also know that some people don’t think it is important. The future of America depends on our voting and that is why it matters.” “Voting is important for college students [Continue Reading »]
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This academic year, students in Kirkwood’s music program now have the opportunity to attain a full music credential which leads to an Associates of Applied Music degree (A.A.A.) following a recent articulation agreement with the University of Iowa and Coe College. “The fully transferable two-year degree provides a [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I’m a part of jazz choir and other theatre events here. I like it because we can explore different genres of music and partake in unique singing experiences and traveling.” “I love student leadership because they got me involved and helped me meet lots of people. We raised [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College’s band program offers several opportunities including performances, practices, traveling and many different classes and groups open to the public. Director Joe Perea said, “Playing music has so many benefits across academic disciplines. It’s not nearly as much of a time commitment as high school [Continue Reading »]
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