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Kirtland Proposes $1.6 million in cuts for 2011-2012 budget
(Ogemaw County Herald)
Warbler's Nest- A place for early childhood education at KCC
(UpNorthLive.com)
Lake Michigan College sees record-setting enrollment, number of grads
(Niles Daily Star)
KCC exhibition to showcase local artists' works
(Ogemaw County Herald)
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Kirtland Community College Firebirds MCCAA Conference Play Underway
(January 18)
The Kirtland Community College (KCC) basketball teams began MCCAA conference action in January and both women's and men's standings are included below. Make sure to check out the Firebirds in action: Womens Basketball Wed Jan 18 v. Macomb CC, Home @ 5:30pm Sat Jan 28 v. Delta CC, Home @ 1:00pm Mens Basketball Wed Jan 18 v. Macomb CC, Home @7:30pm Sat Jan 28 v. Delta CC, Home @ 3:00pm A complete schedule and more information about the Kirtland Firebirds is available online at firebirds.kirtland.edu/. The Athletic Director can be contacted at richard.silverman@kirtland.edu or 989-275-5000, ext. 385.
Kirtland Community College Lady Firebirds Fall to Owens
(January 4)
The Lady Firebirds basketball team lost to Owens Community College on Dec. 30th by a score of 74-44, bringing their record to 5-5 overall. The Firebirds fell behind early when they could not break Owens' press. The Firebirds came out strong in the second half, but were still outscored 26-22. Leading the Firebirds were Brooke Arnold with 12 points, six rebounds and three assists. Cassie Ryckman contributed eight points, four rebounds, one block, and one assist. Melinda Dunkel was two for three from three-point range and contributed six points. Josie Wiltse and Tasha Crouse had five points each, while Abbye Gulvas and Kim Dunn added four points apiece. The Athletic Director can be contacted at richard.silverman@kirtland.edu or 989-275-5000, ext. 385. For more information on the Kirtland Firebirds, visit our website at http://firebirds.kirtland.edu/.
Kirtland Community College Foundation Announces Fall Scholarship Awards
(December 23)
The Kirtland Community College Foundation recently awarded $4,200 in scholarships, providing financial support for deserving students to offset the cost of pursuing higher education in one of Kirtland's academic programs. Multiple endowed scholarship funds exist, providing vital support to one of the central missions of the college, which is to offer affordable educational opportunities for the citizens of the Kirtland region.
KCC Library Joins Foundation Center's National Network
(December 23)
Nonprofit organizations and other grantseekers looking for funding sources now have access to a valuable new collection of resources at Kirtland Community College Library, which has become a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center of New York. KCC Business Instructor Judith Grenkowicz and Library Director Deb Shumaker successfully partnered to bring the Cooperating Collection to north central Michigan, joining Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Lake Superior State University as the only educational institutes in the state to provide vital grantseeking information and training to under-resourced and underserved populations in need.
KCC Announces 2011-12 Fall Semester Honors List
(December 22)
Officials at Kirtland Community College recently recognized students for their academic achievements during the 2011-12 fall semester which earned them placement on the college's dean's and president's lists. To qualify for the president's list, candidates must be full-time students who earn a grade-point average between 3.8 and 4.0. Dean's list candidates must have a grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.799.
KCC Basketball Standout Joins Harlem Ambassadors
(December 13)
Former Kirtland Community College (KCC) Firebirds basketball player Nick Simpson (Bay City) is now a member of the Harlem Ambassadors basketball troupe. The Harlem Ambassadors deliver motivational messages and show-stopping performances at school assemblies and charity basketball games to support local organizations such as Boys and Girls Club, Kiwanis, Red Cross and Optimist Clubs throughout the western United States. The Ambassadors are not affiliated with the Harlem Globetrotters.
KCC Lady Firebirds Take Two in Oppy Tournament
(December 1)
The Lady Firebirds performed an incredible feat during the Thanksgiving weekend Oppy Tourney by winning two basketball games with only two hours of rest between games. The Firebirds put forth a solid showing beating Alma's JV Scots 70-53 and the Mid-Michigan Lady Lakers 64-49.
KCC Basketball Teams Top MCCAA Standings
(November 28)
The Kirtland Community College (KCC) basketball teams currently top the MCCAA basketball standings, with both the men's and women's team sporting unbeaten non-conference records. Conference action will begin in January.
(November 23)
The Kirtland Community College (KCC) men's basketball team made it three wins in a row upsetting Northwood's JV by a score of 69-64 to remain unbeaten. Coach Ty McGregor summarized the victory by saying, “Bottom line is, we won ugly. We struggled shooting from the field and missed 16 free throws. The season is young, but we must continue to get better and sharpen our basketball IQs.”
KCC Student Shares Poetry Collection
(November 22)
Kirtland Community College (KCC) graduate Patric Nuttal shared portions of his poetry collection in a special reading at KCC's Roscommon campus on Nov. 21st. Students and faculty members listened to more than 10 poems, including both early pieces and current works in progress. The audience enjoyed engaging and interesting dialog from the author between readings as well, in which the author delved into the inspiration behind various works.
