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08/01/2024

07/30/2024

Only 10 days until the Iowa State Fair! 🎡 Swing by the Varied Industries Building to chat with us and discover what it’s like to be a Kirkwood Eagle. Can’t wait to see you there!

07/20/2024

We know Kirkwood alumni are out in our community doing great things! If you're a Kirkwood alum who's an entrepreneur, apply to have your business listed on our Alumni-Owned Business Directory. This directory highlights alumni entrepreneurs, helping the Kirkwood community connect with and support their organizations. Help us spread the word! Encourage your fellow alumni to apply.

https://www.kirkwood.edu/alumni/alumni-directory

07/18/2024

Having spent nearly 40 years of his professional career serving Kirkwood Community College as a coordinator, director, dean, and recruiter, Doug Bannon is adding another title to his Kirkwood resume after being appointed Tuesday to replace retiring chair Jim Mollenhauer on the board of trustees.

06/18/2024

We had SO MUCH FUN at the inaugural Kirkwood Student Ambassador Reunion, held on Kirkwood's main campus Friday, June 14, 2024. More than 100 former Student Ambassadors gathered for an evening of old friends, inside jokes, and Eagle pride!

06/14/2024

Kirkwood Community College has been awarded a U.S. State Department IDEAS grant to expand study abroad programs, enhancing international experiences for students! This initiative will support new global partnerships, curriculum development, and virtual exchanges. 🌍📚

Read more: https://kirkwoodonlinenews.org/kirkwood-awarded-state-department-grant/

05/29/2024

School Resource Officer Landon Einck spends his days on the campus at Kirkwood Community College and provides law enforcement and other critical resources to the students and staff. He's always got a smile on his face and every now and then gets the chance to meet and work with younger students on campus.
Thanks, Officer Einck for being an outstanding example of what makes the SRO program so vital.

05/28/2024

What a season for Kirkwood Softball! Our Eagles soared high over the weekend, finishing as the NJCAA DII Softball World Series National Runner-Up!🥈

From a thrilling win over Murray State to a nail-biting final against St. John's River St., the team showed unmatched resilience and heart. Special shoutout to Brenna Ross, Kiya Johnson, and Peyton Driscoll for making the All-Tournament Team!

More info: https://www.kirkwoodeagles.com/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240527rirtfq

05/22/2024

Introducing Herky Laureate at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa!

Our new Herky statue, part of the University of Iowa's 100 Herky On Parade statues, was unveiled and welcomed to our Coralville campus earlier this month. Students, faculty, and staff are enjoying its literary-themed design and have been excited to spot familiar authors.

05/20/2024

05/06/2024

Zach Watson will graduate from Kirkwood’s CNC Machining Technology program this month with ZERO DEBT thanks to his employer, MSI Mold Builders.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is a computerized manufacturing process in which pre-programmed computer software dictates the movement of factory tools and machinery used to cut, shape, and create different parts and prototypes. MSI routinely sends interns and apprentices to Kirkwood so they can learn the basics of the profession.

Initially, Zach was only to attend two semesters of the program. However, he did so well, he was encouraged to finish his A.A.S. degree by his family, instructors, and employer. Along the way, he was named the program’s Outstanding Student for the 2023-24 school year.

“I’ve really enjoyed this program, having the opportunity to run machines to make projects for myself and my family,” Zach said. “I truly became a machinist.”

A CNC machinist’s skillset is a combination of math, mechanical design, technical drawings, production, and computer programming, allowing them to produce precision metal or plastic parts needed for airplanes, cars, computers, and more. In his position at MSI, Zach focuses on mold making.

“I love it,” he said. “Every mold I build is different than the last. My job is constantly changing; every day is something new.”

Zach is not the only CNC Machining Technology student to graduate already employed in his industry. Instructor Mark Lansing said all of the program’s students are employed prior to graduation. These students regular graduate debt-free, with the cost of tuition covered by the state’s Last-Dollar Scholarship program or their employer.

“Every company we know is in need of more machinists,” Lansing said. “Everyone is looking and everyone is hiring.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a strong 7% growth rate for machinists through 2030. Beginning salaries average between $20 and $25 per hour.

To learn more about Kirkwood’s CNC Machining Technology program, visit www.kirkwood.edu/cncmachining.

04/25/2024

Last spring semester paper is out and about! 🗞
We from the Communique wish everyone luck with finals and a great summer! 🦅
Photo by: Yixiang Lee Wei

04/24/2024

Wrapping up the last edition of the Communique for the spring semester 🗞🦅
Photo by: Liz Schultz

04/23/2024

Celebrating Our Student of the Month: Faith Deza! 🌟

We are thrilled to highlight Faith Deza as Kirkwood's Student of the Month! Faith's journey is not only inspiring but a testament to the global spirit that thrives on our campus. Originally from Mutare, Zimbabwe, Faith is a shining example of determination and resilience. As an international student, she has been apart from her family, including her young daughter, for over two years, but she remains dedicated to her studies and her future.

Faith chose Kirkwood after completing an electrician apprenticeship in Zimbabwe, driven by a desire to expand her expertise in a field that is rapidly evolving back home. She is set to graduate this semester with an AAS in Industrial Maintenance Technology. Her passion for modern machinery and technology reflects her ambition to bring back knowledge and skills that can make a significant difference in her community.

Please join us in congratulating Faith on her remarkable achievements and her unwavering commitment to excellence, both in her studies and in her future endeavors!

Learn more: https://kirkwoodonlinenews.org/march-student-of-the-month-faith-deza/

04/12/2024

Congratulations to the Communique’s Outreach Coordinator Debra McRoberts for winning the Outstanding Nontraditional Student Award at the spring banquet tonight!

04/11/2024

04/11/2024

Check out the latest edition of the Communique paper with Outstanding Students section! 🦅🗞
Photo by: Debra McRoberts