What’s the club called? Women in Natural Resources Club. How did it all begin? The natural resources industry has been, and still is in some ways, male dominated. We wanted to give women in the industry a space where they could come together to network and professionally [Continue Reading »]
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What’s the club called? Kirkwood Film Club. We also call it KFC, just because it’s a fun acronym. How did it all begin? We’re pretty much all students of the professor and advisor, Phil Brown. We just realized that a lot of us were either coming in early [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“Don’t be afraid to switch because if it’s what you’re wanting to chase, chase it.” Garrett Witham, Exercise Science Choosing a major is one of the most important decisions a student makes when pursuing a college education. Many factors influence that choice, and not all students stick with [Continue Reading »]
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Graduates of Kirkwood’s hospitality program have gone on to work across different sectors of the hospitality industry, including hotel management, country clubs and event planning. At first glance, hospitality may sound simple, serving guests, managing hotels, or working in restaurants. But at Kirkwood Community College, the hospitality [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The Library wants to help you finish the semester strong. Here are some ways we can help. Research and citation support is available, just as it is year-round. We have access to lots of books, articles, news and streaming videos. We can help you figure out how [Continue Reading »]
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For many students, feeling safe on campus is something they expect but rarely stop to think about. Behind that sense of security, however, is a coordinated system of planning, technology, training and community awareness designed to keep the campus environment safe. David Heffer, senior director of Public [Continue Reading »]
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March 8-14 was Safety Awareness Week for Kirkwood Community College. Kirkwood hosted three events for the special week: Safety & Sustainability Meet-and-Greet/Spot the Hazard, VR Safety and Emergency Preparedness/First Aid. The event on March 9 included many activities, one of them being “Spot the Hazard” where students were [Continue Reading »]
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How did it all begin? Kirkwood Civic Academy was created in response to the growing need for student participation in civic engagement. There has been a noticeable decline in voter engagement among our age group, along with a lack of safe, structured spaces where students can discuss pressing [Continue Reading »]
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Since joining Kirkwood Community College in 2018, Landon Einck has become a familiar and trusted presence on campus. His office is in Iowa Hall, Room 113, but he is often seen around campus and visiting classrooms. Known for his positive, welcoming attitude, Einck recently took time to answer [Continue Reading »]
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What’s the club called? Active Minds How did it all begin? Several counselors wanted to do something where prevention, outreach and student input were a priority and came across information regarding the Active Minds club. What’s the mission? Active Minds is a national student-run organization designed to promote mental health [Continue Reading »]
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