Kirkwood Community College Business & Information Technology

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who gave everything in service to our country.
Wishing everyone a safe and reflective Memorial Day. ❤️💙

Here’s to the caregivers, role models, and supporters who lift us up every day 💙 Today we celebrate the love, strength, and guidance of all who’ve nurtured us—Happy Mother’s Day from your Kirkwood family!

🎳🎓 Closing out the semester with strikes & celebrations! 💙

🆓 Free Bowling
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6
Roll into the final week of classes with some stress-free fun! Bring your friends and your best bowling form 🎳🔥

🎓 Kirkwood Commencement
🗓️ Saturday, May 17
To our graduates: YOU DID IT! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the hard work, late nights, and major accomplishments of the Class of 2025.

Let’s finish the semester on a high note, Eagles! 🦅

🎉 Finals season might be near, but there’s still time to mix in some fun, focus, and free stuff! Check out what’s happening at Kirkwood this week: 👇

📚 Academic Skills Workshop
🗓️ Tuesday, April 29 | Boost those study skills and finish strong! 💪🧠

🎨🧋 Origami & Boba
🗓️ Tuesday, April 29 | Fold paper, sip boba, and unwind with friends 🍵

🎳 Free Bowling
🗓️ Tuesday, April 29 | Grab your crew and hit the lanes 🎳

🎲 Virtual Bingo
🗓️ Tuesday, April 29 | Join online, play to win! Bingo + comfy clothes = yes please 👀💻

☕ Fully Charged Free Coffee
🗓️ Wednesday, April 30 | Free caffeine = finals week fuel 🔋💥

⛳ Free Mini Golf & Range Balls
🗓️ Friday, May 2 | Swing into the weekend with some laid-back fun ⛳🌞

❄️ Free Ice Skating
🗓️ Friday, May 2 | Chill out—literally 🧊⛸️

🎶 Concert Band Performance
🗓️ Saturday, May 3 | Come support Kirkwood’s talented musicians and enjoy a great night of music 🎺🎼

📆 Mark your calendars, Eagles—it's a week packed with good vibes and great events!

🌍 Happy Earth Day, Eagles! 🌱
Did you know Earth Day has been celebrated every April 22 since 1970, making this its 55th anniversary? It’s all about protecting the planet and making sustainable choices that shape a better future. 💡🌿

Here’s how you can join in on the Good Green Fun:

📅 Mark your calendars for EcoFest CR!
🗓️ April 26, 2025, From 10am- 3pm | 📍 NewBo City Market

🐥 See alpacas, barnyard animals & birds of prey
🎶 Enjoy free live music and eco-art activities
♻️ Explore interactive exhibits, eco-products & local eats
🌎 Learn how your choices impact personal, community, and global sustainability

EcoFest CR is the ultimate Earth Day celebration—fun, educational, and totally green. 💚

🎉 Another week, another lineup of FREE fun! Whether you’re vibing with games, music, or getting ready to graduate—Kirkwood’s got you covered! 💙👇

🎱 Bingo + Free Bowling
🗓️ Tuesday, April 22 | Bring your lucky charm & your crew! 🎲🎳

🎓 Grad Fair
🗓️ Thursday, April 24 | Almost there, grads! Grab your cap, gown, and grad essentials 🎓✨

🎶 Lunch and Listen
🗓️ Thursday, April 24 | lunch + chill tunes = instant good mood 🍴🎧

⛳ Mini Golf & Range Balls
🗓️ Friday, April 25 | All-day swing & chill ⛳😎

⛸️ Free Ice Skating
🗓️ Friday, April 25 | Cool moves encouraged 🧊🌀

🛼 Free Roller Skating
🗓️ Sunday, April 27 | Roll into your weekend the right way 🛼💫

Don't miss the vibes, the freebies, and the memories! 📅

🐣 Hoppy Easter, Eagles! 🌸
April 20 is Easter Sunday, and we’re here with a few fun facts you might not know (no baskets required 😉):

🌷 The Easter Bunny tradition dates back to the 1700s in Germany!
🥚 Americans dye and decorate over 180 million eggs each year!
🍫 The most popular Easter candy? Chocolate eggs and Peeps!
🐰 The largest chocolate Easter egg ever made weighed over 15,000 pounds 😮

Whether you’re spending the day with family, enjoying the spring weather, or just snagging some sweet treats, we hope it’s a relaxing and joyful weekend! 💐💛

Stop in for the Blood Drive Second floor of Iowa until 2:00pm

💸 Reminder: April 15 is Tax Day!

Whether you're filing for the first time or you're a seasoned pro, taxes are a big part of adulting. 🧾💼

Kirkwood’s Business & IT Department is here to help you understand the why behind the numbers — because being financially savvy is always in style. 😉

📊 Pro tip: Keep those receipts and stay organized all year long!

🎉 WEEKLY LINEUP DROP: Mark your calendars, Eagles! 💙 Whether you're into creativity, career vibes, free food, or making a difference—this week’s got something for YOU 👇

🩸 Blood Drive
🗓️ Tuesday, April 15 | Be a hero—save a life

🎨 Crafts at Kirkwood
🗓️ Tuesday, April 15 | Get creative, de-stress, and take home something cool 🎨

☕ Coffee & Career Services
🗓️ Tuesday, April 15 | Free coffee + career advice = productivity unlocked 💼

🗣️ Collaborative Dialogue: Building Community
🗓️ Wednesday, April 16 | Real talk, real connections 💬

🎧 Lunch & Listen
🗓️ Thursday, April 17 | lunch + chill tunes = best study break ever 🎶🍴

🖼️ Art Gallery Reception: Kirkwood Student
🗓️ Thursday, April 17 | Come support your fellow creatives & get inspired 🎨🖌️

📅 Pack your week with vibes, convos, and good times—see you there!

🚨 WEEK OF VIBES INCOMING 🚨

From culture and creativity to chill hangs and good tunes—Kirkwood’s got your week covered👇

🎤 Spotlights & Showcases
🗓️Wednesday & Thursday April 9th–10th | 10am-2:30pm
Come see what your fellow Eagles are all about 👀✨

📚 Mel Oliven Lecture w/ Dr. Andrew F. Russo
🗓️ Thursday, April 10th | 🕚 11:15 AM | Big ideas. Fresh perspective.

🌍 Global Spotlight: Kenya
🗓️ Thursday, April 10th | 🕚 11:15 AM |

⛳ Mini Golf & Range Balls
🗓️ Friday, April 11th | ⏰ 8 AM–8 PM | All-day FREE fun

🎷 Jazz Ensemble Concert
🗓️ Friday, April 11th | 🕢 7:30 PM | Live music = perfect Friday 🎶

🛼 Roller Skating Sunday
🗓️ April 13th | ⏰ 1–4 PM | Old-school vibes, new-school fun 🛼💫

Grab your friends, show up, and make some spring semester memories 💙