Many operations have been in progress amid Kirkwood Community College’s President Dr. Lori Sundberg’s retirement, one of which includes the renaming of the library to the Sundberg Library and Learning Commons following a donation to the Kirkwood Foundation. Dean of Communication, English, and Media and Library Services [Continue Reading »]
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Looking ahead and planning for one’s future after Kirkwood Community College is crucial for students who desire to transfer. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the College Transfer Fair was held on the second floor of Iowa Hall. More than 15 colleges and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Civic Engagement and Counseling Services at Kirkwood Community College invite all students and people in the community to participate in a mental health collaborative dialogue on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 3 – 5 p.m. in Iowa Hall. Shawnacy Kiker Perez, English instructor, who is part of this event [Continue Reading »]
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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 »]
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