Each February, those in the U.S. see references to and promotions for Black History Month. It is a repeated call to learn about and celebrate the many contributions and accomplishments of African Americans to this country and the world. Kirkwood Community College is also tied to some of [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Student Media wins eight awards At the recent Iowa College Media Association annual awards ceremony, Kirkwood Student Media won eight awards. The Communiqué, the college’s student newspaper, won Best Staff Editorial – 3rd place; Best Front Page – 3rd place; Best Online Edition – Outstanding Students – Andrew [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Black History Month Games Test your knowledge of Black History across several different categories, there will be prizes. Tuesday, Feb. 1511:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Cedar Hall International Dance Class Join Kirkwood’s International Students in Linn Hall 1152 to learn dances from other cultures. Tuesday, Feb. 1511:15 a.m. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Winter can be dangerous, even for the most seasoned Iowans. Sixteen-year Robbin’s Fire Department veteran and AEMT Jason Alt discussed how to mitigate these dangers for both long term Midwesterners and guests from out of state and country. Alt advocated for wearing as many layers as necessary for [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College continues to recommend face mask be worn inside campus buildings. The Center for Disease Control is now recommending people wear N95 masks, which may be reused up to five times. Students interested in obtaining N95 masks can get them for free at many local Hy-Vee and [Continue Reading »]
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The Kirkwood Foundation is Kirkwood Community College’s internal scholarship body that awards around $3 million in scholarships each year, which usually estimates to $2,000 per student awarded. The March 15 deadline, the first deadline of the year and when the most money is awarded, is approaching fast so students [Continue Reading »]
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Winter has made its way to the Kirkwood Community College campus and class delays and cancellations due to weather have begun. Weighing multiple factors to keep campus-goers safe during potentially dangerous winter conditions is one of the many difficult tasks addressed by the leadership at KCC. “It’s really [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Bloomsbury Farm Gift Market Dec. 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3260 69th St. Atkins NewBo Gingerbread House Party NewBo City Market Dec. 19, noon to 4 p.m. NewBo Holiday Market NewBo City Market Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Veterans Holiday Meal [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Donate gently used winter clothing Global Learning is accepting gently used winter clothes for the upcoming winter season. They are looking for winter coats, gloves, hats, boots and sweatshirts. If students have items to donate, email Elizabeth O’Brien in Global Learning at elizabeth.obrien@kirkwood.edu. Italy, Layers of Rome: Summer 2022 [Continue Reading »]
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With the holiday season approaching some Kirkwood students, faculty and staff might be facing hardship due to the disruption of COVID or other life events and may need help making ends meet. On the other hand, those members of the Kirkwood family who have everything they need might [Continue Reading »]
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