On Saturday, April 15, the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and Kirkwood Jazz Orchestra performed in Ballantyne Auditorium. Following their performance, the Cedar Rapids Big Band—also directed by instrumental music professor Joe Perea—was filled with lots of jazz tunes, talent and soloists. The first two jazz bands played four and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]There’s a lot happening in the world, some of it positive and exciting, some of it negative and frightening. It might sound cliché, as it mostly always has, but the 21st century often seems to be the best of times and the worst of times to be alive. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]For those of us who frequently commute around the Kirkwood Campus in Cedar Rapids, the roundabout fielding traffic from Kirkwood Blvd. SW is a familiar sight. “15 M.P.H.,” it reads, prompting drivers to proceed with caution around the statue of Samuel Kirkwood. For some, this is the only [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I’d like to see more readings from (local) authors… It seems like we have to go to Iowa City to get that stuff; it’d be nice to see it a little closer by.” “More sporting activities or events where everyone can participate.” “If they don’t already have it, [Continue Reading »]
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According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s website, “Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community…Systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, etc. contribute to higher rates of sexual [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Writing help Students can get free assistance from one of the college’s Writing Center faculty. Logon to https://www.kirkwood.edu/cow and follow the instructions. Tuesday Tune-Ups Kirkwood counselors will offer personal growth and improvement sessions to students, staff and faculty on Tuesdays throughout the semester during Activity Hour, from 11:15 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Right about now students can often be heard saying, “This week feels like it is never going to end.” Burnout seems more prevalent in the spring semester as students struggle to attend classes five days a week and meet homework deadlines. Imagine if students had the opportunity to [Continue Reading »]
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Where are you from? Cedar Rapids, Iowa Why did you choose Kirkwood? Besides proximity and affordability, I chose Kirkwood because I was able to create flexible class schedules. This allowed me keep up with the demands of having a young family and be successful as a student. What is your [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Where are you from? I am from Mount Vernon, Iowa. I grew up in Mount Vernon and then transferred to West Delaware after moving to Lake Delhi before my junior year of high school. Why did you choose Kirkwood? I chose Kirkwood because of its affordability, small class [Continue Reading »]
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