“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago, the second best time is right now.” History Professor Jed Peterson said this was the idea that led him to assist in the development of Kirkwood Community College’s Black Student Union. Peterson said Ellen Waynawhere, criminal [Continue Reading »]
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Graduation Fair It’s that time of year, Kirkwood Community College students are preparing for graduation and reflecting on their time at the college. The commencement ceremony will be held May 13, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids. The ceremony will include hundreds [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The arrival of spring and warmer weather usually brings the start of Severe Weather season here in Iowa, but not so in 2023. The first event was in January, and according to the National Weather Service these were the first tornadoes reported in Iowa in the month of [Continue Reading »]
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According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s website, “Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community…Systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, etc. contribute to higher rates of sexual [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College’s counselors Angie Ziesman Weiler and Mary Gesing held a meeting with students several years ago to talk about stress. They discussed the 4Ms; mindfulness, mastery, movement and meaningful connections that are still helpful in 2023. Mindfulness is to live in the moment instead of focusing [Continue Reading »]
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Exam Cram Students are invited to participate in several activities and enjoy snacks to help relieve some stress as finals week approaches. The activities will be held at the Library (Benton Hall) and Tutoring Services (2nd Floor, Cedar Hall) on Thursday, April 27, from 8 a.m. – 8 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Writing help Students can get free assistance from one of the college’s Writing Center faculty. Logon to https://www.kirkwood.edu/cow and follow the instructions. Tuesday Tune-Ups Kirkwood counselors will offer personal growth and improvement sessions to students, staff and faculty on Tuesdays throughout the semester during Activity Hour, from 11:15 [Continue Reading »]
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[Continue Reading »]Thursday, April 20, the Information Technology department will be sponsoring an event in Iowa Hall showcasing “Women in Technology” during the student activity hour (11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.). The goal of this event is to highlight the many contributions women have made in the fields of technology [Continue Reading »]
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