A funky night of jazz took place in Ballantyne Auditorium on Nov. 11, as the Kirkwood Jazz Band had their fall concert. This was the first concert with Blake Shaw as conductor, after he took over for Kirkwood’s former band director Joe Perea. Shaw conducted the 22 members [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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Kirkwood Community College’s Respiratory Therapy students held a fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 30, called The Haunted Hospital. The Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center in Linn Hall was decked out and all the favorites could be found roaming the halls or waiting for their next victim in one of [Continue Reading »]
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What makes a musical a musical? The singing, the dancing, the acting, all of which are integral fibers of putting on a musical. One fiber that is equally important but is often overlooked is the design of the set. How the set is designed can make or break [Continue Reading »]
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Turkey, a nation straddling two continents, is a blend of East and West, where ancient traditions coexist with modern influences. Kirkwood Community College conducted a global spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 12. Muhammed Emin, Agricultural Sciences, and Emir Kaya, Media and Digital Arts, are part of the Community [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College has held a Trunk-or-Treat event every year since 2017 and this Halloween is no different. The college is hosting the event on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-6 p.m. on the top tier of the Iowa Hall parking lot. This event is a chance for Kirkwood’s [Continue Reading »]
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Many have seen the statue of Samuel J. Kirkwood standing proudly in the roundabout in front of Linn Hall but few may know the history of the sculpture. Library Technical Specialist Sarah Young said according to the Architect of the Capitol website, the statue was created by [Continue Reading »]
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Cedar Rapids’ 9th Annual AsianFest was a culturally rich and vibrant event held on Sept. 23 at the NewBo City Market. The festival was organized by the Asian Alliance and brought together Asian people, organizations and the local community to celebrate the diversity of Asian cultures in the [Continue Reading »]
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In a vibrant display of unity amidst diversity, Iowa hosted its annual Intercultural Festival on Sept. 10. Lowe Park came alive with the rhythms, flavors and colors of cultures from around the world, as students, faculty members and the community came together to celebrate the rich tapestry that [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College welcomed a new band director this year, Blake Shaw, a well-known local musician and educator. Shaw is filling in the role of previous band director Joe Perea, who received a teaching offer in the Netherlands. Perea was part of the program for over a decade [Continue Reading »]
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