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The Eagle Five for the Month of June 2013

A look at the top five news stories for Kirkwood Community College for June 2013.

Washington’s First Female Completes Project Lead the Way

Marlene Larios (left) accepts her Project Lead the Way completion medal from Kirkwood Washington Center Director Tera Pickens Washington High School’s Marlene Larios breaks the mold and earns free college credit along the way Marlene Larios isn’t big on stereotypes. The recent Washington (Iowa) High School graduate grew up an independent decision-maker and has always [...]

Jobs that Stack Up: Masonry Construction

A Kirkwood Masonry student’s hands rapidly work a brick tower during the SkillsUSA competitions at Jones Hall in April 2013 Kirkwood Masonry Construction program contributes to local and regional growth while building careers with a firm future For Matt Fish, an investment of less than a year at Kirkwood Community College could pay off for [...]

A Real World Boost for Kirkwood Students

Scholarship winner Shelby Crist (right) poses for a photo with her mother – Photo courtesy of Joe Photo Kirkwood Announces $18.7 Million in support of student scholarships and learning tools; figure is nearly 50 percent above goal Two years ago, the Kirkwood Community College Foundation launched the Real World Success campaign. The campaign set a [...]

A Major Gift with Lasting Results

Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie in front of the Henry B. Tippie Business Event Room – Photo courtesy of Joe Photo Tippies make $1 Million gift to Kirkwood, establish endowed business scholarships fund After a stellar business career spanning more than six decades and wide acclaim, Henry Tippie continues to hold eastern Iowa high [...]

“You can’t do this alone”

Van Egdom (third from right) poses for a family portrait Kirkwood Nursing student draws on life experiences and circles of support as she prepares to graduate and enter the field Michelle van Egdom’s appreciation of the nursing field began right from the start. Literally. Van Egdom’s arrival in the world was a bit earlier than [...]

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Free College Information Sessions Planned

Advising a Student Undecided students in Benton, Iowa, Jones and Washington counties can get started Kirkwood’s locations are planning free summer information sessions aimed at helping undecided students. Sessions are planned in Benton, Iowa, Jones and Washington counties, and are targeted at students who need help with career and college planning, completing college financial aid [...]

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June Student of the Month: Emily Grace

Tell us about your family: I live with my mom in Marion and I have an older brother, Dave. My family all lives in Marion, within a few miles of each other. I am very blessed that I get to see my family every week! Tell us about high school: I went to Linn-Mar in [...]

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Kirkwood Softball Coaches Named Midwest Staff of Year

Head Coach Joe Yegge gives Shelby Crist some tips for running the bases Coaches see success after just one year together For the second time in three years, the Kirkwood Community College softball coaching staff has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Midwest coaching staff of the year. Head Coach Joe Yegge and [...]

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Kirkwood’s Final 2013 “Create Speaker Series” Session

JoAnn Corley The final event will be held Monday, June 10 What if every member of your staff believed and had the know-how to be creative and innovative? It’s possible, and nationally known speaker JoAnn Corley will share just how to make that happen. Corley’s “Creative and Innovative Thinking: The Next New Skill,” session aims [...]

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