Throughout history, we have used art as a form of self-expression and entertainment. Whether it’s a piece of protest art hung on the wall of a museum, or the pottery jar you brought home to your family in elementary school. But there’s a reason why you spent most [Continue Reading »]
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Returning triumphantly to Ballantyne Auditorium, “Black Women Walking” made its second appearance at Kirkwood, again bringing a phenomenal event and giving a truly unique experience. Providing deep insights into Black history and women’s rights, the event showcases the historical experiences of Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]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 »]With March right around the corner, Kirkwood Community College students will find the days growing longer and warmer, but the hottest place to be on campus will still be Johnson Hall. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams could potentially play all of their ICCAC playoff tournament [Continue Reading »]
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Editor’s Note: Due to reporting deadlines, games played on Feb. 19 are not included. Just two regular season games remain before the 15-1 Bears of Des Moines Area Community College and the 14-2 Eagles of Kirkwood Community College meet on Feb. 26, for the final game of the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]From the airwaves of public radio station KCCK at Kirkwood Community College, the rhythms of smooth jazz fill the halls. Behind the mic, behind the music, and behind the scenes, a symphony of teamwork makes the jazz radio station sing. It’s the dedication of many that keeps the [Continue Reading »]
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The following is a Q&A with Kirkwood Community College alumni Timothy and Rachel Rupert, Class of 2016. They are the co-owners of Indigo River & Company in Cedar Rapids. How did you choose Kirkwood and what was your major? [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College hosts events multiple days a week for its students, and research supports that students who attend events have a better college experience. Seth VanderTuig, director of Student Life, said he believes it is of utmost importance to have an event for every student. According to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Imagine it’s Feb. 28. Rent is due again, the electric bill was due last week and you need to file taxes for the first time. You have an exam and two papers coming up. You work all weekend. You feel a little bit like you’re drowning in responsibilities, [Continue Reading »]
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