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 »]My favorite snow day activity is to make some hot chocolate at home. It really helps me feel cozy around my home, and it’s also super easy to make. Here’s a tip, hot cocoa is always better when the base is milk, rather than water. The very thought [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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Christmas is the time of year that my mom goes all out. She gets out all her decorations, every single ornament she has is on the tree, and I get a stocking filled with various items and candy. Since she got married, her husband has started a new [Continue Reading »]
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Throughout the pandemic, many people have worked long hours with increased responsibilities to provide a safe and sanitary learning environment at Kirkwood Community College. The Facilities Department staff now regularly cleans door handles, checks sanitation stations, and cleans key boards more than ever; and, those are just a [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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It’s no secret that 2020 has hit the world hard. There had been a global pandemic, Iowa had a natural disaster in August, and murder hornets were discovered in Washington State and that just some of the headlines we have seen this year. The winter months are always [Continue Reading »]
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