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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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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What’s the club called? Student Ambassadors How did it all begin? Our Student Ambassador program has been part of Admissions for many years. The goal was, and still is, to help prospective students and their families experience campus through the voices of current students. The program [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I think free speech is the bedrock of democracy, and I think it’s very important that people are able to express their ideas freely.” Gabe Christianson On Sept. 10, 2025, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University while debating students. Following [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Hispanic Horizons will host a bake sale Feb. 12 featuring traditional Hispanic treats, giving students an opportunity to sample cultural desserts while supporting the organization. Hispanic Horizons was a small club created by international student Andres Vidal in 2025 and was mostly membered by international students. In the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]How did the club get started? It was started by a group of Kirkwood students who love to talk and discuss all aspects of anime, animation, manga, games, etc. What is the purpose of the club? To make new friends that share an interest in anime, watch and discuss anime, [Continue Reading »]
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How did the club get started? The Navigators has been a club on Kirkwood’s campus for a number of years. Records are spotty prior to COVID, but we believe the club has been at Kirkwood for 10-15 years. But the Navigators organization has been around since the 1930s when [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]How did the club get started? In early 2022, a student who had run competitively during high school connected with the Clubs team in Student Life and expressed interest in starting a running club. They connected her to me and we developed a vision and strategy together and officially [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]How did the club get started? Hispanic Horizons got started through the cofounder of the club, Anderes, who spent his whole semester getting this club going, and trusted me, Keily, to lead the group. What is the purpose of the club? The purpose of Hispanic Horizons is to promote comfort [Continue Reading »]
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The start of the new academic year means the start of Kirkwood Community College club meetings. Clubs offer a wide range of benefits to meet both personal and academic goals. Membership allows students to participate in activities they already enjoy or new activities they want to try. [Continue Reading »]
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