The theme of this year’s first Kirkwood Black Student Union (KBSU) gala was “Celebrating Black Excellence.” After several long months of preparation, on March, 30, 2024, the club’s hard work paid off. The gala was held in Iowa Hall and the evening consisted of more than 60 attendees [Continue Reading »]
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“Wonderful Indonesia.” This is the slogan used by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, and from what has been shared by the Indonesian exchange students at Kirkwood Community College, it is a title that is well deserved. Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia between the Indian Ocean and the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College recently partnered with the University of Northern Iowa to create a 2+2 music program. At Kirkwood, interest in the music program is increasing. The program includes more than 35 students each year, and 150 students from all programs at the college who participate in ensembles. [Continue Reading »]
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It happened – the Kirkwood Community College Eagles Women’s Basketball Team won the NJCAA DII National Championship for the second time in three years and the ninth time in program history. All nine championships have been under Hall of Fame Head Coach Kim Muhl since taking over [Continue Reading »]
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With a goal to raise $25,000 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, and to beat last year’s donation of nearly $23,000, Kirkwood Community College students spread the word about Dance Marathon and surpassed their goal, raising a total of $28,124.14. “I hope that they’ll remember [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]What types of scholarships does Kirkwood offer and how do they benefit students? Some are based on merit, which would be GPA. Others are based on financial need. And we gather that information from the FAFSA. Others are based on involvement in certain activities. It’s just a wide [Continue Reading »]
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Dr. Kristie Fisher becomes college’s sixth president A packed venue at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, included an audience eager to witness college history as President Dr. Kristie Fisher walked on stage to receive the presidential medallion. Fisher began her tenure on Oct. 30, [Continue Reading »]
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Award-winning production features all female cast “‘Black Women Walking’ educates and entertains,” director Kevvin Taylor, Iowa native, stated when speaking about the success of the American production. Making its debut at Kirkwood Community College in Ballantyne Auditorium on March 2 and 3, the cast has traveled all across [Continue Reading »]
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After formalizing as a group in May 2023, Kirkwood Community College’s Black Student Union started in the fall semester with a mission. As a new group of leaders have taken center stage. According to the leaders, they have built a union within their school to foster a connection [Continue Reading »]
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Editor’s Note: The interview with the ESL student was conducted in Spanish, and the translation to English was made by the author of the article. Many people come to the United States to start a new chapter in their lives. They are looking for better opportunities but also [Continue Reading »]
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