For many college students, the 2022 midterms mark the first election in which they are coming of age to vote or are voting for the first time. While the youngest generations of eligible GEN Z and Millenials are sometimes unlikely to vote, many agree that the electoral process [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]
As many students manage the rigors of their academic careers, they often find themselves enamored with a myriad of course assignments, experiential learning projects, balancing student workloads, and engaging socially. Therefore, “a full plate” for some might be considered a generous description of their lives. However, there [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]
As administrators in Kirkwood Community College’s Industrial Technologies department anticipate the start of the new Aviation Maintenance Technology program next fall, they have their hands full. Through a series of ongoing- student recruitment efforts and tenuous days laying the foundation for the program’s academic components, there is still [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Trunk or Treat A chance for Kirkwood’s adult learners to bring their kids and enjoy some trunk-or-treating on campus! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. The event will take place at the top-tier of Iowa Hall parking lot from 3 – 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23. Lunch and some [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]
This academic year, students in Kirkwood’s music program now have the opportunity to attain a full music credential which leads to an Associates of Applied Music degree (A.A.A.) following a recent articulation agreement with the University of Iowa and Coe College. “The fully transferable two-year degree provides a [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]
As part of on-going training in professionalism and networking, students in the Business and IT Department prepare for their careers by learning the value and benefit of dinner etiquette techniques – a skillset often highly useful in both personal and corporate business settings. Moreover, the required course [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]
As the demand for highly trained healthcare providers continues to mount nationally, nurse educators at Kirkwood are preparing their students to meet the demands of this growing challenge as they work toward creating a seamless academic pathway leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Through a [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]
College prepares for new aviation maintenance technician program Following a vision that spanned nearly three years, administrators at Kirkwood Community College now see their collaborative planning within sight, and are one step closer to the inception of a new Aviation Technology Maintenance Program. This recent addition to the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]
Amidst mounting inflation, high gas prices and rising tuition costs, some student loan borrowers are preparing for the upcoming Debt Relief Plan under the Biden-Harris Administration. The program, which provides relief for most federal loans by the U.S. Department of Education, will grant up to $20,000 for [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Spoken word poet Chibbi to visit Kirkwood uesday, Oct. 11. In the stage area of Iowa Hall, Chibbi, a Mexican-born, Texas-raised poet, actor, editor, publisher, community organizer and spoken word artist will speak at 11:15 a.m. Having performed poetry since 2006, he is the founder of Laredo BorderSlam, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]