The massive student center that is currently under construction in what is formerly known as Iowa Hall is more than halfway complete, according to Monica Davis, senior director of Facilities at Kirkwood Community College. The $32-million project started just over a year and a half ago in March of [Continue Reading »]
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In an effort to support on-going student transportation expenses, officials at Kirkwood Community College recently made a significant contribution in purchasing year-long passes on the 380 Express Bus for students. The service, that is operated by Token Transit, Inc., currently offers transportation between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CEDAR RAPIDS – Only a year ago, Kirkwood Community College’s main campus sustained $2.4 million in damages after the storm of the century hit the Cedar Rapids area. The derecho brought winds gusting to more than 70 mph for the better part of an hour over a large swath [Continue Reading »]
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In a recent assessment of student enrollment figures, Kirkwood Community College administrators pointed out a seven percent increase in total student registrants this fall when compared to the same time last year – a measure the college said is trending positively despite impending factors such as the COVID [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As Afghans and Americans struggle to make sense of the recent events in Afghanistan, Kirkwood Community College’s Dr. Peter Jauhiainen, professor of religion, offers his thoughts and insight into the situation. What is your perspective on the current situation in Afghanistan? I think it is deeply tragic, a product [Continue Reading »]
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On Sunday, Aug. 22, Taliban fighters retook Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The Taliban’s return to control of Afghanistan came three weeks before the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States and almost 20 years since the U.S. military removed the Taliban from power. American military forces entered Afghanistan with their allies in late 2001 to track down and defeat Al [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]On Sept. 8, Kirkwood Community College President Dr. Lori Sundberg announced that Kirkwood will request that everyone on campus wear masks in enclosed spaces, such as the classroom, to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In a video address to Kirkwood students and faculty, Sundberg pleaded [Continue Reading »]
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Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, marks 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks which claimed the lives of several thousand American citizens and hundreds of citizens of other countries. There are several memorial events taking place in Iowa where students can remember and honor the lives that were lost. [Continue Reading »]
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Following the ongoing pandemic, Rutgers University declared on March 25 that they would make COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for students to attend classes on campus in the 2021 fall semester. This could set a precedent for other colleges to require vaccinations for on-campus activities and learning. Interestingly, Rutgers [Continue Reading »]
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