Kirkwood Social Sciences

10/31/2022

When the Associate Dean wants to reenact her favorite movie... Austin Powers!

08/26/2022

Week one of the fall term is nearly in the books! However, did you know that there are September start classes?

It's not too late to register for the term or just pick up a class.

08/01/2022

The Social Sciences office is on the move!

Starting tomorrow, August 2nd, you will be able to find the Social Sciences office staff as part of the Liberal Arts Office Suite on the 2nd Floor of Cedar Hall, directly behind Tutoring Services.

06/15/2022

Did you know you can still get a jump start before fall? There are some classes available that begin July 5th.

05/10/2022

We wish the best of luck to the students who are taking finals, and to the faculty that have to grade them.

Remember to take care of yourself.
• Eat regular nutritious food.
• Drink water regularly. Staying hydrated during busy times is important.
• Get some sleep. Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night.
• When studying for long periods, take regular breaks to decompress.
• Switch subjects regularly, if possible. Our brains can become fatigued when studying the same material for too long.
• Watch your mental health – stress is real.

04/26/2022

UNDER 3 WEEKS LEFT IN THE SPRING TERM
Here are a few study tips to help you finish strong!

• Find dates for when projects may be due and/or tests may be happening. Most often, these are found in the class syllabus, or ask the instructor. Plan your time accordingly.
• Make sure to leave enough time in your day to study and/or do any homework given.
• Have an organized, dedicated space that is your routine place to study, with fewer distractions.
• Make sure to have all of the materials you need to do your tasks before you start.
• Attend and actively participate in class.
• Take advantage of your instructor’s office hours to go over anything you don’t understand.
• Use old exams or review sheets to practice. Study them if those questions may appear again, or look over them to find clues about what the next exam may look like.
• Use visual aids like diagrams and charts when they are available. Our brains tend to remember visual cues more than just reading words on a page.
• Participate in study groups and review sessions. If they aren’t happening, start your own with members of your class.
• Eat regular nutritious food. The food pantry is available if needed. Email: [email protected]
• Drink water regularly. Staying hydrated during busy times is important.
• Get some sleep. Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night.
• When studying for long periods, take regular breaks to decompress.
• Switch subjects regularly, if possible. Our brains can become fatigued when studying the same material for too long.
• Watch your mental health – stress is real. Counseling Services are available to all Kirkwood students through the Dean of Students office. Phone: 319-398-5540

01/18/2022

04/22/2021

Proud to see one of our wonderful Psychology faculty featured here!

"Welcome back to “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday, Hawkeyes! This week, we would like you to meet alumnus Ethan Valentine, an instructor at Kirkwood Community College."

Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet alumnus Ethan Valentine (M.A, ‘15 and Ph.D. ‘18 Educational Psychology).

04/20/2021

THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER: FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC FOR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS APRIL 21–23
Kirkwood Community College has been allotted a limited supply of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all current students, faculty, and staff ages 16 and older. Anyone who meets these requirements, and who would like to be vaccinated, is encouraged to register for an appointment. You must commit to taking both doses and you will sign up for both appointments when you register.
First Dose Dates:
Wednesday, April 21, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.; 5 – 8 p.m.
Friday, April 23, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.
Second Dose Dates:
Wednesday, May 12, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 13, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.; 5 – 8 p.m.
Friday, May 14, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Michael J Gould Recreation Center
Who: All Kirkwood students, faculty, and staff (age 16+)
To Register:
Visit www.kirkwood.edu/covidshot to schedule both vaccinations
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination has been shown to be safe and 95 percent effective in preventing infection from the virus. More information can be found on this FAQ. If you have any further questions, please call the Kirkwood COVID Hotline at 319-784-1650 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Please consider getting vaccinated to do your part to help protect yourself and others in our community.

04/16/2021

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC FOR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS APRIL 21–23

Kirkwood Community College has been allotted a limited supply of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all current students, faculty, and staff ages 16 and older. Anyone who meets these requirements, and who would like to be vaccinated, is encouraged to register for an appointment. You must commit to taking both doses and you will sign up for both appointments when you register.

First Dose Dates:
Wednesday, April 21, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.; 5 – 8 p.m.
Friday, April 23, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.

Second Dose Dates:
Wednesday, May 12, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 13, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.; 5 – 8 p.m.
Friday, May 14, from 8 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: Michael J Gould Recreation Center

Who: All Kirkwood students, faculty, and staff (age 16+)

To Register:
Visit www.kirkwood.edu/covidshot to schedule both vaccinations

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination has been shown to be safe and 95 percent effective in preventing infection from the virus. More information can be found on this FAQ. If you have any further questions, please call the Kirkwood COVID Hotline at 319-784-1650 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Please consider getting vaccinated to do your part to help protect yourself and others in our community.

04/07/2021

There is still time to sign up and listen to Marion Blumenthal Lazan speak. Options today and tomorrow- sign up here: https://holocausteducate.org/

https://www.thegazette.com/art/holocaust-survivor-shares-firsthand-account-of-what-can-happen-when-people-blindly-follow-a-leader-a/

Anne Frank had limited time to document her life as a Jewish girl hiding from German soldiers in Nazi-occupied Holland. …