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 »]
[Continue Reading »]Months of rigorous study culminated on Monday, May 1, in presentations by six Kirkwood Community College Honors students. Coming together via a Zoom meeting, the event was a time for students to share the honors projects they have been working on all semester. The Honors Program is [Continue Reading »]
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“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago, the second best time is right now.” History Professor Jed Peterson said this was the idea that led him to assist in the development of Kirkwood Community College’s Black Student Union. Peterson said Ellen Waynawhere, criminal [Continue Reading »]
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Graduation Fair It’s that time of year, Kirkwood Community College students are preparing for graduation and reflecting on their time at the college. The commencement ceremony will be held May 13, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids. The ceremony will include hundreds [Continue Reading »]
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