Have you ever seen a sign advertising a club or meet-up and thought, “I’m not really a social person?” While many people may not actively seek out socializing opportunities, the importance of joining different groups and attending a variety of events while in school can’t be overlooked. Most [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Once again, the Sundberg Library in Benton Hall and the Learning Commons in Cedar Hall are joining together the week before midterms to offer a week of academic support and stress relief to help you be successful in your upcoming midterms – and beyond. Stop by each day [Continue Reading »]
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The Distinguished Service Award is presented to select Kirkwood Community Collegeemployees who are nominated by fellow employees and voted on as part of the college’semployee recognition committee. This year, Austin Hutchcroft, custodian, was one of therecipients.“It was surreal,” Hutchcroft said. “I didn’t think I would get something you [Continue Reading »]
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“It’s here to stay,” said Rachelle Biderman, assistant professor of communication studies, about artificial intelligence during the Feb. 5 lecture at Kirkwood Community College. Biderman took initiative in the discussion and gave a nuanced and informative lecture about a specific aspect of AI — empathy and companionship [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood’s student media clubs made a strong showing at the Iowa College Media Association’s annual awards ceremony Feb. 5 in Des Moines, bringing home 13 awards. Kirkwood Student Productions earned four honors, while the Communiqué captured nine. The achievement is notable because Kirkwood competes primarily against four-year institutions [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College students were scattered across Iowa Room A and B, posing in powerful stances like superheroes. In the next few minutes, a laugh attack spread across the floor. On Feb. 17, Wes Woodson, mental health advocate and public speaker, appeared as part of the Eagle Leadership [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]This week was an interesting one for the Eagles. The softball team played just two games, going 1-1. Even though both the basketball teams saw game action only in Johnson Hall, the teams went a combined 3-1 while maintaining their excellence. Men’s Basketball: Feb. 11 Iowa Central 68 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The first week of February was an exciting one for Kirkwood as the baseball and softball teams began their season. The baseball team started the season off hot offensively, while the softball team commenced with a learning curb. The basketball teams combine for a 3-1 record on the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The most recent Communiqué issue was published Dec. 4, leaving a two-month gap in newspaper coverage. During that time, basketball has been the only sport in season, and both teams are now entering a critical point in their schedules. Men’s Basketball: The Eagles started their first five games [Continue Reading »]
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On Jan. 24, five members were inducted into the Kirkwood Athletics Hall of Fame. They were recognized during a double-header against NIACC in Johnson Hall as the basketball teams went a combined 1-1. “It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year,” said Todd Rima, athletic director. “To [Continue Reading »]
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