In a showcase of their carefully honed skills, culinary arts students Maddie Gukenisen, Autumn Vang and Tatum Juskie brought their talents to the Kirkwood Cafe on the first floor of Iowa Hall earlier this month. Presenting a menu including mushroom wontons, chicken and rice bowls, and coconut ice [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]If you glance around any hall on campus, you’ll find dozens of brightly colored flyers and posters plastered on every bulletin board and wall. There are slogans, illustrations, photos and blurbs expertly arranged to tantalize the viewer and encourage engagement in the many clubs, events and organizations enjoyed [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]While the spring semester might be over and the usual bustle of campus slows down, the library is still open for your information and studying needs. While our hours might change, we are here to help in the usual ways during the spring and fall semesters. For [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]On April 16, the Kirkwood Civic Academy Club hosted a collaborative dialogue in Iowa Hall about building community. In the dialogue, participants discussed topics related to what makes a community, what a thriving community looks like and why it’s important to build community. Assistant Professor of English [Continue Reading »]
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Students look forward to summer—whether it’s a break from early mornings, a chance to soak up the sun or more time with friends. But with inflation and rising living costs, a big summer getaway isn’t always realistic. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun, affordable options right here in [Continue Reading »]
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Editor’s note: This article has been revised from its original version to include additional information that became available after it was first published. Kirkwood Community College lists six near-campus housing options on its website for students who want to live near campus. These complexes are each privately owned, [Continue Reading »]
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“There’s no crying in photography” -Christine Flavin An educator of 35 years, Christine Flavin has spent the past 10 years of her career at Kirkwood Community College as an instructor and director of the photography program. At the end of the spring semester, she will retire from her [Continue Reading »]
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Being proactive in protecting the Earth and increasing sustainability are among the top priorities at Kirkwood Community College. Troy McQuillen, vice president of operations, emphasized the root of the college’s Climate Action Plan being primarily student-driven. “Every year for the past five years, it’s consistently been students wanting [Continue Reading »]
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By the time redshirt freshman Lucas Lueth, Eagle basketball’s dynamic guard, ICCAC All-Region Academic award winner, and NJCAA Division 2 National Tournament MVP, was approaching graduation from Ames High School, he had already garnered several collegiate offers, including offers from NCAA Division II schools. Lucas had also attracted [Continue Reading »]
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On April 1, the Kirkwood Sustainability Club and Community College Initiative student Vidya Vakkottummal partnered to present “Turning Your Trash Into Treasure,” a presentation highlighting the importance of recycling and the issues within the college’s recycling process. Vakkottummal is a part of Kirkwood’s CCI’s program, where students all [Continue Reading »]
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