Sexual assault is an ongoing issue on many college campuses. Kirkwood Community College recently hosted a sexual assault awareness panel to educate both students and faculty on the topic. Sexual assault encompasses not only assault itself but many complex processes which a victim, friend or bystander may find [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The last full week of October is dedicated to spreading awareness of the Asexual/Aromantic or Aspec community. Kirkwood Community College has students who identify as asexual or are close to someone that is asexual. Asexual Awareness Week, or simply Ace Week, is focused on teaching the details [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: You’re reading The Communiqué so you must like keeping up with news and events going on in your world. Did you know the Kirkwood Library has numerous news sources you can access online? The following sources are accessible through the Journal Articles / A-Z Database link on [Continue Reading »]
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With the changing of the seasons comes the joy of the holidays and upcoming breaks. But lingering in the background is the increase of illnesses in our population, especially in groups such as school-aged children. Illnesses that commonly spike in the winter and fall include the flu, colds [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column As the semester starts ramping up, know that librarians are ready to help you with tools and support to ensure your success. Enter through our newly renovated main entrance to enjoy our space. Our carefully selected resources are integral to many of the courses [Continue Reading »]
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After two and a half years, partly delayed due to the pandemic and shipment crisis, Iowa Hall is fully open to students and with much to offer. Built in 1975 and a few updates between the years, Iowa Hall experienced a complete remodel making it accessible for [Continue Reading »]
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Navigating the world in search of meaning and understanding of cultures beyond her native Tokyo, Hiromi Narita traveled across the globe to unexpected places – a journey she said has been pivotal in becoming the best version of herself. Not only has the decision to travel abroad [Continue Reading »]
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On the second floor of Linn Hall, students may hear jazz music in the halls as they walk to class. Kirkwood Community College is home to the jazz radio station KCCK, the only such station in the state of Iowa. KCCK, an educational public radio station has been [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]When I told my friends I was going back to college, I got a variety of responses. Some were, “Wow. That is great!” and asked what I would be studying. Others were, “Wow. I am not sure I would ever want to go back to college at….your age.” [Continue Reading »]
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What: SEEDs club, sustainable garden club at Kirkwood Community College When: SEEDs contributes produce harvested over the summer to campus and community food pantries. Any student is welcome to participate by donating time to help weed, water, harvest produce and maintain the gardens throughout the summer. E-mail nic.jones@kirkwood.edu [Continue Reading »]
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