International Education Week is Nov. 18 – 22, so what better time to let you know about the international resources provided by the Sundberg Library here at Kirkwood? The library has more than 100 country specific books in the Culture Smart customs and culture series. We also have [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]October has come and gone, and with it, the students of Kirkwood Community College turn their attention from the macabre merriment of Halloween to the coming banquets of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving break is a reprieve for students in every corner of the country; either as a brief pause [Continue Reading »]
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Myranda Hadley is one of Kirkwood Community College’s academic coaches. This wasn’t Hadley’s original role at Kirkwood, but when she heard of the opportunity, she immediately jumped on it. According to the University of the District of Columbia, “Academic coaches are professionals who work with college students to [Continue Reading »]
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Chris Navarrete brings extensive experience to Music Department “I love Jazz, it embodies freedom. It’s really just freedom of expression,” said Chris Navarrete, Kirkwood Community College’s new director of instrumental music who started in July. Navarrete was the former director of bands at California State University, Chico. [Continue Reading »]
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Many people have concerns about the ingredients in the treats they give their pets. With a plethora of recalls, one business owner decided to take matters into her own hands. Stephanie Riffey, owner of The Barkery, has taken this need to the next level by creating handmade, healthy [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you tell us about how this club got started? The group got started in the late 1960’s shortly after the college opened its doors. The group has been known by several names in the past including Student Senate, KAPS, Student Leadership Council and most recently, Activities Council. What [Continue Reading »]
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The welding program at Kirkwood Community College is a fast growing and popular program among students. The college offers both a one-year diploma and two-year degree for welding. Other programs, such as industrial maintenance and diesel mechanics, also take advantage of the welding lab in Jones Hall. “We [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]With the weather becoming nicer and the summer going into full swing, a favorite pastime after a busy semester is relaxing with a good book. An engaging type of book is a graphic novel. They are not only comic books with superheroes but cover historical fiction, realistic fiction [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you tell us about how this club got started? There was a need for a safe space and community for LGBTQ+ folks here at Kirkwood and many issues facing us LGBTQ+ folks here so we decided to group up and discuss these issues. We also have a [Continue Reading »]
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Maya Harris, a freshman at Kirkwood Community College, is both a fulltime student and employee and says she has a different outlook on college life. Harris said she has to be consistently organized throughout each week and plan out her days precisely in order to maintain good [Continue Reading »]
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