In January, the Kirkwood Difference Award was presented to nine college employees. Each winner was nominated by a former student for their dedication to student success. Each nominee has shown a passion for education and helping students reach their potential. This year’s winners were Diane Bean, Marci Bowden, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Taking care of your mental health under normal circumstances is tough. Depression, anxiety and a number of other mental health illnesses have become increasingly prominent over the past several years. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated problems that are already hard to deal with. Being told to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and two days later, on March 13, then U.S. President Donald Trump declared COVID-19 a National Emergency. Since then, nationwide lockdown has been on-and-off. But for some, not so much. In June 2020, the CDC and [Continue Reading »]
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In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to discuss those who have made a major impact. On January 22, 2021, America lost a strong baseball player and influence. America lost Hank “Hammerin’ Hank” Louis Aaron at 86 years old from natural causes. Hank Aaron started his career [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As we celebrate this year’s Black History Month, we pay tribute to those who told compelling news stories and made some of the technology still used today. This time we put the spotlight on pioneers in journalism and technology. These are the forgotten trailblazers that have helped pave [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]In today’s world, our safety is something we talk about with a degree of seriousness, yet is also taken for granted. With today’s news talking about break ins and missing people, it may leave us to wonder how to stay safe in an uncertain world. Here are some [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: Kirkwood Counselors are offering Zoom Informational Sessions on Tuesdays throughout the semester, during Activity Hour, beginning at 11:15am. Sessions will be no longer than 45-50 minutes in length. The Connect, Share, & Chat sessions are for students only. Connect, Share, & Chat – Tuesday, February 16, 11:15 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: All Students, Faculty, and Staff Are Welcome – Please see registration links below. Green Bandana Project Dates and Registration Links: Thursday, March 11 at 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. https://kirkwood.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuf–tqDMjE9bb6M2eJU8jDVGKVhonKhcl Wednesday, April 7 at 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. https://kirkwood.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscumsqzguGNXckO5EgGXSxGNUf-BPL4hd The purpose of the Green Bandana Project [Continue Reading »]
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Moving to online Zoom classes can be a challenge but is not hard to get into the groove. You still get to see and talk to people and can interact from the safety of your home. You can ask questions without having to wait for an email response, [Continue Reading »]
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When we think of abuse, we don’t think of college students or teenagers. It’s a widespread problem often overlooked. According to the CDC, 1 in 11 female teenagers has reported physical dating violence. One in 15 male teenagers have also reported physical dating violence. To take a closer [Continue Reading »]
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