Campus News

25th awards banquet

Student Life recognizes outstanding students

Around 300 students, faculty, staff and guests gathered for Kirkwood Community College’s 25th annual Student Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  

The banquet was organized by Kirkwood’s Activities Council with help from Student Ambassadors. Clubs including Phi Theta Kappa, Kirkwood Student Productions, Kirkwood Black Student Union, the Communiqué, Global Learning, Natural Resources, Performing Arts, STEM Club, Active Minds, Student Leadership, Anime Club, AH&LA, Running Club and men’s and women’s athletics attended.  

The program began with introductions from Seth VanderTuig, director of Student Life, followed by the awards presentation.  

Josh Ngari, engineering, recipient of the Outstanding International Student, stated, “Winning the international student award is a great motivation for me to keep doing what I do – be a part of the community and help that community grow and flourish. It’s truly an honor to be a recipient and I’m extremely humbled to be considered for it.”  

Students interested in joining a club can check out www.kirkwood.edu/clubs to learn more. 

Image courtesy of Jeff Sigmund | Kirkwood Communiqué

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