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 »]
[Continue Reading »]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 »]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 »]“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 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 »]
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