The short answer is yes, Google is a very useful research tool. However, like any tool it can’t do everything (you wouldn’t use a hammer on a screw). Also like any tool, it helps to learn the most effective and safe ways to use it. Here are two [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]It is a Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. You have an assignment due at midnight, and you have not even started yet. Procrastination is something most people have experienced and is typically surrounded with negative connotations. However, people hardly talk about the positives that come from setting work [Continue Reading »]
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As someone who enjoys the outdoors, I love a good walk, especially this time of year when it’s not too hot but also not freezing. I have found that a simple 15-minute walk can help me disconnect from the stress of school and help me refocus. That being [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Getting involved on campus can make a big difference in your college experience. At Kirkwood Community College, attending student events not only helps you meet new people but also supports your health, learning and sense of community. Some of these events are held to promote health within [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Lack of motivation is something many students may be feeling this time of year. The Learning Commons hosted an event called “Organization and Motivation” on Oct. 5. The session was designed to help students learn strategies to stay motivated and organized throughout the school year. Located on the [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College students had two opportunities to focus on their health on Oct. 22, when Student Life and Mercy Clinic hosted their annual free flu shot clinic in Iowa Hall, and healthcare students held a vaping awareness display in Linn Hall. At the flu shot event, students [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College hosted Jazz Jam in Iowa Hall on Oct. 28 with the college’s jazz band preforming on stage in front of a small crowd in The Café. The band played numerous instrumentals through drums, bass and guitar. “I think it’s just always fun getting to play [Continue Reading »]
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Come to town for “Urinetown: The Musical”, this fall’s production at Kirkwood Community College. The satirical dark comedy tells the story of the Urine Good Company, a corporation that monetizes society’s bathrooms. The performance is directed by members of Kirkwood’s arts and humanities faculty and features more than [Continue Reading »]
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Finding balance between college, work and personal life took center stage at a community conversation hosted by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Oct. 21 in Iowa Hall. The event brought together students, faculty and club members to share experiences and reflect on the challenges and rewards [Continue Reading »]
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The Kirkwood Community College Eagles have a new athletic trainer in Lacey Tierney. With degrees from both Coe College and the University of Iowa, Tierney has a strong background in sports medicine. She also worked with Iowa City High as an athletic trainer as part of an outreach [Continue Reading »]
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