Don’t overlook the library when you’re looking for a place to study. You already know that the Library has resources and helpful people, but The Sundberg Library and Learning Commons also offers excellent study spaces, including quiet corners, collaborative zones, computer lab space, and soft seating. This flexibility [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 »]Imagine finding a mountain and starting to climb it. It takes a tremendous amount of time just to get halfway. Now, halfway there, a view of the peak is visible, but you must go back to the bottom and look for another path. Not everyone is willing to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Ayrianna Sherwood, a freshman at Kirkwood Community College majoring in graphic communication technology, has been working to build her small tote bag business “Ayresneedleworks” on Instagram. Sherwood started sewing at a young age, learning from her grandma who would try to teach her how to make Barbie clothes. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]In an ideal world, we would all have infinite time to thoroughly research each topic and carefully assess every source we find. Since we all live here in reality, let’s practice these three time-saving methods to get at the good stuff faster, so that we have more time [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Final exams are right around the corner meaning the Exam Cram at Kirkwood Community College is back for the end of the 2023 semester. According to Kirkwood Librarian Kate Cameron, the event has taken place at the end of every semester since 2014 and is coming up on [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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There are many instructors at Kirkwood Community College who are also published authors. ESL instructor Carmen Delgado Harrington is one of them. She is from California and she moved with her family to Iowa in 2008. She now has more than 10 years of experience teaching English [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As the demands and pressures of academic life continue to mount, students are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering mental well-being. One effective approach that has gained popularity in recent years is the practice of “Mental and Emotional Health Collaborative Dialogue.” This innovative technique encourages open and honest [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Moving out of a familiar space to somewhere new with no experience of living on one’s own can be terrifying for many students. Kirkwood Community College may not have dorms but there are seven apartment complexes, all within walking distance from the main campus. These housing options [Continue Reading »]
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