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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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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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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With the changing of the seasons comes the joy of the holidays and upcoming breaks. But lingering in the background is the increase of illnesses in our population, especially in groups such as school-aged children. Illnesses that commonly spike in the winter and fall include the flu, colds [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column As the semester starts ramping up, know that librarians are ready to help you with tools and support to ensure your success. Enter through our newly renovated main entrance to enjoy our space. Our carefully selected resources are integral to many of the courses [Continue Reading »]
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After two and a half years, partly delayed due to the pandemic and shipment crisis, Iowa Hall is fully open to students and with much to offer. Built in 1975 and a few updates between the years, Iowa Hall experienced a complete remodel making it accessible for [Continue Reading »]
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