“Shrek the Musical” closed to a sold-out crowd on Sunday, Nov 6. The musical is based off a book by William Steig that was later adapted into a film by DreamWorks Animation in 2001. “Shrek” was chosen by the Kirkwood Drama department to be the fall musical with [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Thanksgiving is the ultimate American food holiday. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, mac and cheese and pumpkin pie can be found on millions of tables across the country on Thanksgiving day but in this tour de force of festive fare, turkey is king. Roasting a large [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column Kirkwood Libraries and Tutoring Services always support students, but as the end of the semester approaches, you may need a little extra support. Check out some of the ways we can help. There are many ways to get help from the Library. Start [Continue Reading »]
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Many sports teams have mascots. The University of Iowa has Herky the Hawk, the St. Louis Cardinals have Fred Bird and Kirkwood Community College has Sammy the Eagle. Sammy will celebrate his 46th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 6. On Monday, Nov. 7, there will be a birthday celebration [Continue Reading »]
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Tuesday, Nov. 1, Kirkwood’s main campus hosted a Día de los Muertos celebration on the second floor of Iowa Hall during activity hour. An accompanying display included necessary elements of any traditional Día de los Muertos celebration, including an ofrenda covered with symbolic items, papel picado and several [Continue Reading »]
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Many Kirkwood Community College students dawned glow bracelets and packed Iowa Hall for food, games and expert advice at Sex in the Dark at Neon Night on Thursday, Oct. 20. No question was off the table as a diverse panel of “sexperts” tackled questions from the student [Continue Reading »]
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As many students are aware, there are several clubs in which to get involved at Kirkwood. However, one that may be less frequently mentioned is the Sustainability Club. The all-inclusive organization, which welcomes students, faculty, staff and administrators, has a goal to help create and foster solutions to [Continue Reading »]
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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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