Student Life events engage students and give them the opportunity to socialize with new people and relax when they are not in class or studying. Student Life Coordinator Emily Grace described the importance of deciding what types of events that are held on campus. She said she [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 »]“I love bringing joy to others with my food, so with that being said never hesitate to contact me…” –Allie Lanham – Owner, The Hangry Lady Dreams can come true, just ask Kirkwood Community College graduate and owner of The Hangry Lady restaurant Allie Lanham. At Kirkwood, Lanham [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College student Lilo Baurer began the writing process for Letting Go; Loving Forever with their mother back in the fall of 2020. A personal memoir, LG;LF recounts the sudden passing of Lilo’s father, Jeff Baurer, and the subsequent turmoil that befell the Baurer family, as well [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 »]
[Continue Reading »]Students familiar with Cedar Rapids, Marion and neighboring towns such as Mount Vernon are likely familiar with roundabouts. And, those who use the main entrance at Kirkwood Community College drive through one every time they come to campus. According to Wikipedia, “A roundabout, also known as a rotary or traffic circle, is [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The Sundberg Library and Learning Commons is now offering picnic blankets for check out. These 2 sided blankets are soft on one side and water resistant on the other so you can sit on the grass in comfort. They are blue and embroidered Kirkwood, Library and Learning Commons [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]If you need help, one of the first places you should stop is the library. Think of us as the front door of the college. We give you room to work, a place to meet, we pump materials in and out the door, provide online resources, help with [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]If you’re in the mood to groove, tune into 88.3 FM, Iowa’s only jazz station. Located on the second floor of Linn Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, is the home for DJs and staff members who work year-round at the station. Dennis Green, general manager [Continue Reading »]
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