Eagle Leadership Program

Wednesday, January 28

Join our Eagle Leadership Series to hear from current Academic Advisor Greg Stokes.  In 1981, Greg joined the University of Iowa basketball team where he broke several school records including most career points, most blocked shots, career shooting percentage, and field goal percentage for a single game, going 11 of 11 (a record that still stands 40 years later).  In 1985, the University of Iowa retired Greg’s #41 jersey.  He was drafted in 1985 to the Philadelphia 76ers and also played for the Sacramento Kings and several countries abroad.  Join Greg as he shares his unique message about determination, perseverance, and overcoming challenges.

Tuesday, February 27

Wednesday, March 11

Join a small handful of recent Kirkwood Alumni as they talk about their experiences both here at Kirkwood as well as life beyond Kirkwood. What the transfer process was like to a four-year school, how they landed a job in the real world, and more.

This is your chance to come meet some former Kirkwood students and ask whatever questions you have to make the most of your future both at Kirkwood or beyond.

To get a point for Academic Enrichment, you need to attend an event designed to connect you to academic growth within the college.  This could be an event with your Academic Advisor, a college transfer fair, faculty lecture, Midterm Marathon, or a handful of others.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Academic Enrichment” from the drop-down menu.

To get a point for Civic Engagement, you need to attend an event related to improving the well-being of the surrounding community.  This could be an event related to voter registration, the United State’s Constitution, a collaborative dialogue among peers, or opportunities for volunteering within the community.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Civic Engagement” from the drop-down menu.

To get a point for Health & Wellness, you need to attend or participate in an event related to physical and/or mental health.  This could be intramurals offered through the Rec Center, various community events (like Ice Skating), or trainings or mental health awareness events and trainings.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Health & Wellness” from the drop-down menu.

To get a point for Leadership & Personal Growth, you need to attend an event specifically related to growing yourself as an individual.  This could be any event related to joining clubs & organizations, an event to engage with the Career Services office, or other leadership focused events throughout the year.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Leadership & Personal Growth” from the drop-down menu.  NOTE: Attending one of the SIX Eagle Leadership Series events for the year provides points for the series, but you’ll need to choose another event outside of those six events per year to collect this point.

To get a point for Social & Campus Engagement, you need to attend an event designed to introduce you to a Kirkwood resource, community resource, or each other as students.  Anything that doesn’t fall under one of the categories above fits here.  This could be the Kirkwood Kickoff, the Hypnotist, a live musician, Bingo, craft event, performing arts event, athletic event, or countless others.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Social & Campus Engagement” from the drop-down menu.