Campus Views: What are your plans for spring break?
“I’m going to a log cabin in Wisconsin.” “I’m working over spring break.” “Staying home.” “I’m just working.” “Just staying home.”
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News Briefs Feb. 23, 2023
Free computer skills workshop Students are invited to attend a computer skills workshop on March 30, to improve typing skills. Those in attendance will learn about word processing and how to format simple documents in Office 365. Managing files on Kirkwood computers will also be covered. The workshop [Continue Reading »]
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Capture Kirkwood – Feb. 23, 2023
[Continue Reading »]Campus Views: What are your plans after Kirkwood?
“I will go to [the University of] Iowa for Computer Science.” “I will transfer to the University of Iowa.” “I will complete two years here before transferring to [the University of] Iowa.” “After Kirkwood, I plan to go for Radiology Technician.” “Transfer to the University of Iowa.”
[Continue Reading »]Making time for self-care
Seasonal depression is real. This time of year, students tend to either strongly invest themselves in their studies or have little to no motivation due to stress levels. It is crucial to have a healthy work-life balance along with being able to indulge in self-care and activities. The [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Ways to stay healthy this winter
Staying healthy during the fluctuating weather of an Iowa winter can be difficult, especially as college students who are around many other students, faculty and staff while on campus. Some of the tips we’ve gathered to stay healthy this season are to get plenty of sleep, drink water, [Continue Reading »]
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Valentine’s Day: Love it or leave it
Many ask or make statements like “Why celebrate Valentine’s Day, or what’s the point?” Well my answer to that is yes we should celebrate. The modern celebration of Valentine’s Day as a holiday dedicated to expressing love and affection dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. It [Continue Reading »]
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Gettin’ jazzed up: Kirkwood jazz program doubles in size
Rising interest in Kirkwood Community College’s music program has led to the creation of a second jazz ensemble this semester. Both groups consist of six saxophones, five trombonists, a large rhythm section and a search for trumpets in the Tuesday/Thursday group. The band program at Kirkwood has expanded [Continue Reading »]
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College hosts activities during Black History Month
Community events African American Museum Galleries will be open with free admission on Thursday, Feb. 17, with extended hours from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Along with free admission, visitors also receive a free book, snack, activity sheet and access to AAMI’s traveling exhibit – Iowa Civil Rights. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]News Briefs Feb. 9, 2023
Scholarship tips and tricks Students are invited to the Scholarship Application Tips and Tricks event on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Multicultural Lounge (Iowa Hall 2028). Students can get assistance in filling out the scholarship application, revising their personal summary or getting [Continue Reading »]
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