More than 20 colleges across the U.S. have canceled spring break in hopes of lessening the number of on-campus outbreaks of COVID-19. The list of colleges that have canceled spring break include the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Ohio State and now Kirkwood Community College has followed suit. [Continue Reading »]
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Since the pandemic hit, many people have had to stay within their homes in order to follow quarantine or social distancing guidelines, without much to do and difficulty in having exercise routines. That is why Brett Baumgart, the Recreation Services Supervisor for Kirkwood, decided to step in along [Continue Reading »]
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The purpose of The Green Bandana Project is to spread awareness of resources for those with mental health-related needs. Students, Faculty, and Staff who have a Green Bandana on their backpack or in their office have completed the 1-hour training. The Green Bandana signifies they are a safe [Continue Reading »]
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With Kirkwood Community College’s recent decision to allow students to choose to covert their classes to Pass/No Pass after final grades have been posted, some students may be seeking additional information about this option. The following FAQ sheet was recently posted by the college and was provided to [Continue Reading »]
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With finals fast approaching, traditional tutoring services are going to be needed for many students to get the help they need to prepare for the last round of major testing before the semester ends. While in-person options are very limited, virtual tutoring is available and Kirkwood has taken [Continue Reading »]
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While the Kirkwood campus is closed, please know that the Kirkwood librarians are still here to help you (online) with your research and citation questions. We realize that this is a stressful time for students, so we hope you will reach out to us with your questions. Any [Continue Reading »]
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Below is a list of community resources that could be useful throughout the duration of the pandemic and beyond. For Food Support: CommUnity Food Bank (formerly The Crisis Center) of Johnson County 1121 S. Gilbert Court, Iowa City 319-351-0128 Hours of Operation: Monday: 12:00-4:30pm Tuesday: 12:00-7:00pm Wednesday: 12:00-4:30pm [Continue Reading »]
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In response to the COVID-2019 pandemic a number of internet providers have signed the FCC’s Keep America Connected Pledge. The companies pledge in the next 60 days to: Not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because they cannot pay their bills during the outbreak. Waive [Continue Reading »]
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