The Leadership in Agriculture – Vet Tech club at Kirkwood Community College held its first of three dog washes of the semester on Friday, Oct. 5. Jessica Fox, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and instructor at Kirkwood, said, “The washes are part of the Leadership in Agriculture – [Continue Reading »]
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On a sunny morning at Kirkwood Community College, students and faculty gathered for an event that addressed a crucial aspect of rural life—Agriculture Safety Day. This annual event held on the college campus not only educates attendees about the importance of safety in agriculture, but also highlights the [Continue Reading »]
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The Leadership Advisors Developing Students (LADS) at Kirkwood Community College launched the first Eagle Leadership Kickoff Series event of the year on Sept. 28. Students who attended the event shared comments. “The event was a success,” LADS member Becca Vanderheiden said. Ibrahim Osman, engineering, added, “It was [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College hosted the 37th annual Central Iowa Training Association (CITA) Kirkwood Fire School on Sept. 23-24. A group of area volunteer, paid firefighters and emergency medical service providers attended classes to learn new techniques or hone their skills in such areas as Basic/Advanced Auto Extrication, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The Learning Commons has taken steps to support Kirkwood Community College students in their academics with a wide range of services. Located in 2071 Cedar Hall, students can make appointments or drop in for assistance. “Learning Commons is for everyone. It’s for group work. It’s for improving your [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The new Anatomy and Physiology Student Success Center (APSSC) is now open to students. The center is available for most students, but it’s primarily a studying environment for students in the Anatomy and Physiology field. According to Lab Operation Coordinator April Bohnenkamp, “This is a space for students [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College’s library is being renamed the Sundberg Library and Learning Commons. According to Executive Director of the Kirkwood Foundation Jody Pellerin, the library is being named for Kirkwood President Dr. Lori Sundberg and her husband, Rick, in recognition of their generous fi nancial support to the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College celebrated the opening of its new Veterinary Technology Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour on Sept. 14. The new facility will allow for training of veterinary technician students who will provide professional technical support to veterinarians, animal hospitals, and clinics. Dean of Agricultural [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 »]
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Student Life sponsored Kirkwood’s 25th Annual Awards Banquet on April 20, at The Hotel at Kirkwood. The following students, organizations, faculty and staff were recognized during the event. Athletic Appreciation Award Ryan Etscheidt Cheerleader of the Year Carlee Traywick Volleyball Eagle Award Grace Embretson Volleyball Coaches Award Sierra [Continue Reading »]
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