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 »]
[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 »]
[Continue Reading »]How did the club get started? The Best Buddies club is new to Kirkwood this year. Best Buddies is widespread across the United State in many schools. It is a nonprofit organization that was America’s widespread social and recreational program specifically for people with intellectual disabilities. Many of our [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]How did the club get started? The original club was founded in the late 1960s by returning veterans – many with service in southwest Asia, including Vietnam. In 1970, the United States began to draw down its involvement in the Vietnam War and the Army – with tens [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you tell us a bit about how this club got started? The club got started back in 2010. It was actually started working alongside Mount Mercy University and Coe College. After a few years of working together the decision was made to have each school have their [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]How was the club started? The Navigators is an organization with many chapters around the country. About 9 years ago, some sponsors wanted to start a group at Kirkwood to provide a place where students of any background can learn about Jesus Christ. They met some interested students, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you tell us a bit about how this club got started? The club started in 2018 by a group of three students (including me!) who were just passionate about competing in esports, and saw there was no official outlet on campus. We’ve since grown to a fluctuating [Continue Reading »]
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Can you tell us a bit about how this club got started? The Sustainability Club started as the Environmental Committee for faculty and staff only. In 2017 the committee decided to change the name to Sustainability Committee when Sarah Barfels was Chair. In order to encourage the exchange [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you tell us a bit about how this club got started? When I attended college, I only focused on academic. I received good grades because of it, but my college experience felt hollow without partaking in social aspects like clubs, gatherings, and events. I had a [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you tell us about the club and how it got started? Hannah Roe is a student at Kirkwood who has a background in running throughout high school. She missed the team atmosphere, so during her first year at Kirkwood, she expressed interest in starting a running club. [Continue Reading »]
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