In an effort to bring about awareness and celebrate differences, Kirkwood Community College’s Accommodations staff are hosting events for Worldwide Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Although this year the official Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place during spring break, a slightly postponed celebration will happen the week of March 24-28. Accommodations [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College hosted its 15th annual Dance Marathon on Feb. 28, at the Rec Center. Each spring, Dance Marathon events take place in more than 300 high schools and colleges across the United States, but Kirkwood is the only community college in the nation to host its [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College is expanding its campus again, this time with the Continuing Education program. According to Vice President of Finance Casey Dunning, at the end of March, Kirkwood will acquire the building located at the corner of C Street and 76th Avenue on the eastern edge of [Continue Reading »]
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While there are several ways to learn what’s going on at the Kirkwood Community College Rec Center, students may already have the easiest way at their fingertips. The “Kirkwood Rec” app is a resource available for students interested in attending Rec Center events. “Intramurals are on there, fitness [Continue Reading »]
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In a semester that started on a cold day where the temperature on campus hit as low as minus 11, some students may be left wondering about Kirkwood Community College’s class cancellation policy. “We know that most of our students that come to our campuses are either coming [Continue Reading »]
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With the start of the spring semester and homework assignments beginning to stack up, the black study box on the second floor of Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College is gaining interest for its unique approach to focused learning. The new space aims to meet the growing demand [Continue Reading »]
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Students who walk through the halls at Kirkwood Community College may notice green bandanas tied on backpacks and purses. These bandanas signal to others that the wearer is a trusted person who is available to listen and can provide resources on mental health and suicide prevention. The Green [Continue Reading »]
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As the spring semester kicks into gear, many first- and second-year college students may find themselves facing financial strain. To help ease this burden, Kirkwood Community College offers a food pantry, providing essential resources for students, both at the main campus and at the regional center in Coralville. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Many students may find it difficult to stay positive during winter. Picture this: It’s February, the days seem to drag on and on and every time you go outside you get brown slush all over your new shoes. Your first thought might be, “Ugh, this sucks, my life [Continue Reading »]
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