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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In a display of community engagement and cultural exchange, Community College Initiative students from Kirkwood Community College recently went to Garfield Elementary School to participate in a vibrant Cultural Fair. This collaboration not only showcased the diverse talents of CCI students but also provided an experience for elementary [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Recent events near the Kirkwood Community College campus and severe weather have caused students to question the college’s policy regarding Kirkwood Alerts. How bad does weather need to be for an alert to be made? What situations are deemed dangerous enough to be flagged by the alert team? [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]February is a memorable time of year for many who come from different backgrounds. Black History Month commemorates Black Americans who have contributed to history in the United States. Kirkwood Community College has many events throughout February that educate students and faculty about historical figures who have fought [Continue Reading »]
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It’s that time again. The 2024 primaries are rapidly approaching and with such an event, Iowa is making the switch from fly-over state to must-see for those looking to make a presidential bid. On Saturday, December 2, it was Donald Trump who made his stop, holding a rally [Continue Reading »]
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In between classes, meetings and other obligations Kirkwood Community College students, faculty and staff are able to walk the halls viewing and enjoying thousands of works of art in a variety of styles. From “Bloom,” the hanging piece by Susan Chrysler White in the atrium of Cedar Hall [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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[Continue Reading »]It was early 1945 when 6 year-old Tova Friedman and her mother escaped the extermination camp of Auschwitz II-Birkenau in occupied Poland after hiding under corpses in a women’s infirmary. Liberating Russian troops had arrived and Nazi soldiers, attempting to erase their crimes, were killing prisoners, for, as [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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