http://www.kirtland.edu/news Welcome to the news and information page of Kirtland Community College, the comprehensive community college of North Central Lower Michigan. en-us http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=752 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. Dennis Mansfield 2012-01-18 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=751 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/. Dennis Mansfield 2012-01-04 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=750 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. Dennis Mansfield 2011-12-23 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=749 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. Dennis Mansfield 2011-12-23 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=748 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. Dennis Mansfield 2011-12-22 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=747 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. Dennis Mansfield 2011-12-13 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=746 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. Dennis Mansfield 2011-12-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=745 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. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-28 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=744 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.” Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-23 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=743 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. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-22 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=742 Kirtland Community College’s (KCC) November blood drive brought forward a great group of heroes who, once again, helped to exceed the goal of collecting 40 or more units of blood. Fifty-one people attempted to donate, of which 15 were first-time donors. KCC’s Cosmetology students were especially instrumental in the success of the blood drive, helping to make the collection of a total of 44 usable units possible. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-18 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=741 Kirtland Community College (KCC) students and staff, along with members of the Crawford, Oscoda, Ogemaw and Roscommon (C.O.O.R.) Intermediate School District, generously supported the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive again this year. Sponsored by the Alpha Omicron Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society, the Student Senate and the Ms. Club, non-perishable foods, turkeys and cash donations were collected beginning Nov. 7th. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-21 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=740 The Lady ‘Birds enjoyed a big win in their 2011-12 basketball season opener against Mid Michigan Community College, routing the over-matched Lakers by a score of 67-39. Abbye Gulvas (Gaylord) led the team with hot shooting putting up 32 points and seven steals, while Brooke Arnold (Gaylord) dominated the boards hauling down a team-leading 15 rebounds. The Lady ‘Birds’ victory was rounded out with strong performances by Melinda Dunkel (Farwell) who added seven assists and six rebounds, and seven rebounds and three steals from Kim Dunn (Gaylord). Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=739 Titus Brown of Fairview finished a successful season by competing at the NJCAA National Cross-Country Championship in Hobbs, New Mexico. Brown posted an impressive time of 28:42.58 over the 8K course, finishing Nationals in 91st place out of a field of 355 total runners. A winning time of 25:22.08 was posted by Kemoy Campbell of South Plains College of Texas, only 3 minutes and 21 seconds ahead of Brown. Within our own the MCCAA Conference, Brown finished 12th out of a field of 30 qualifying runners. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-17 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=738 The Kirtland Community College (KCC) men’s basketball team improve their 2011-12 record to 2-0 after swamping Fleming College of Ontario 62-37 in a game played on Rochester College’s home court. The ‘Birds won this game with a tenacious, aggressive and efficient defense. Athletic Director Richard Silverman says, “This is the kind of defense this team is going to have to play if we are going to be successful against the more talented teams in the MCCAA East. The Firebirds face some offensive challenges and will have to work hard to score points.” Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=737 Kirtland Community College’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway. Sponsored by the Alpha Omicron Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Honors Program, Student Senate and the Ms. Club, Kirtland is now collecting donations for families in all of our neighboring communities. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-08 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=736 The Kirtland Regional Policy Academy (KRPA) recognized the Fall 2011 graduating class at a commencement ceremony on Nov. 4th. The 14 academy cadets comprising Class 33 were joined by family, friends and staff at the Kirtland Center for Performing Arts to honor both group and individual accomplishments. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-07 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=735 The Firebirds men’s cross-country team ended their 2011 season at the NJCAA Region XII Championship at Lansing Community College, Oct. 29, with one exception. Titus Brown (Fairview) finished 12th in the 76-man field, qualifying to compete in the National Championship which takes place next weekend at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico. Brown’s time over the 8K course was 26:40.9, 3:05 behind the winning time. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-04 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=734 The Firebirds opened the 2011-12 basketball season with a convincing 114-55 win over an out-manned Rochester College Warrior JV team. The Warriors couldn’t defend the ‘Bird’s offense and couldn’t score against a tenacious Kirtland defense. Both teams struggled with turnovers and personal fouls, slowing the overall pace of the game. “The Firebird’s will need to focus on improvements in these areas in preparation for the always rugged MCCAA Eastern Conference season,” said KCC Athletic Director Richard Silverman. Dennis Mansfield 2011-11-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=733 Students in Kirtland Community College’s art program had the opportunity to have their art portfolios reviewed by Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) admissions officer Theresa Chiles on Oct. 13th. Dennis Mansfield 2011-10-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=732 The Kirtland Firebirds’ 2011-12 cross-country teams made a strong showing in the Sept. 30 Lansing Invitational with the men’s cross country Division I team finishing 10th in a 19-team field and the Lady Firebirds finishing 14th in the field. Dennis Mansfield 2011-09-30 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=731 Kirtland Community College (KCC), in partnership with Mid Michigan Community College (MMCC), will host an informational session on its main campus near Roscommon designed to help persons interested in radiography learn more about this exciting career field. John Skinner, director of radiography at MMCC in Harrison, will explain the program and answer questions at an information meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Room 15 of Kirtland’s Instructional Center (INS). Dennis Mansfield 2011-10-26 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=730 Kirtland Community College (KCC), in conjunction with TV 9&10 Sports, hosted a tailgate event at Houghton Lake High School’s match up against Gladwin High School on October 14. Despite chilly temps, gusting wind and intermittent rain showers, hundreds of HLHS and GHS fans showed up to support their teams while enjoying hot dogs, pop and free giveaways from both KCC and TV 9&10. Dennis Mansfield 2011-10-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=729 Officers and jail personnel from several local area law enforcement agencies were recognized recently in a graduation ceremony commemorating the successful completion of a 10-week Professional Development for Corrections Officers program. The Corrections Training Consortium of Northern Michigan is a partnership among area Sheriff’s Offices and Kirtland Community College (KCC) which provides critical professional development training and continuing education courses to local law enforcement officers and jail employees. Dennis Mansfield 2011-10-13 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=728 Kirtland Community College (KCC) is partnering with River House Inc. (RHI) to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. KCC students, staff and concerned community members will join RHI representatives to remember victims in the state of Michigan who lost their lives to domestic violence in the last year. The balloon launch will be held at the KCC Student Center on Monday, October 17th at 2:00 p.m. Together, KCC and RHI are encouraging people to attend and support not only victims of domestic violence, but also those who are survivors of domestic violence. Dennis Mansfield 2011-10-17 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=727 The Kirtland Firebirds’ 2011-12 cross-country season is underway following the September 17 season opener at Ferris State University’s Bulldog Invitational. Kirtland’s men and women cross-country teams were the only community college student athlete participants in the invitational, competing against runners from Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Northwood Institute, Davenport University and Lake Superior State University. Dennis Mansfield 2011-09-17 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=719 Kirtland Community College (KCC) is presenting the “Explore Your Future” Homeschooler’s Event on Tuesday, October 18 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Kirtland’s main campus near Roscommon. This event is geared toward students in grades 7-12 who are presently receiving their education through homeschooling. Dennis Mansfield 2011-10-18 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=718 Kirtland Community College (KCC) is hosting a college night on Thursday, October 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. Representatives from approximately 40 colleges and universities will be on-hand to provide information to people interested in attending college next fall. Dennis Mansfield 2011-10-13 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=717 Kirtland Community College (KCC) is excited to announce that Northern Michigan author, artist and educator Mary Backlund will be teaching at The M-Tec at Kirtland-Gaylord beginning this semester. Ms. Backlund resides in Gaylord, MI, and is well known throughout this and surrounding communities, most recently for the publication of her second book “Knowing More: A Journey to Contentment Through the Heart’s Window.” Dennis Mansfield 2011-08-22 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=716 Kirtland Community College (KCC) will host “A Celebration of Fine Art!” exhibition on October 14 – 16, 2011 at the Roscommon County Annex in Roscommon, Michigan. The show will highlight Small Works and Fine Art collections from artists and artisans in Northern Michigan and is open to the public. Visitors can enjoy “A Celebration of Fine Art!” free of charge on Friday, October 14th from 5–7 p.m., Saturday, October 15th from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday, October 16th from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dennis Mansfield 2011-09-19 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=715 The Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival committee is proud to announce the winners of the 2011-12 Young Artist Calendar contest. Students from at least nine different schools from around northern Michigan and the Bahamas earned "winners" status in this year's contest, with fifth-grader Tyler Sealey of Emma E. Cooper Primary School on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas garnering top overall honors and a $75 gift certificate. Dennis Mansfield 2011-05-16 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=714 Those participating in the newest tour at the 18th annual Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival on Saturday, May 21, on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon will find an excellent learning experience, one that's rising daily from the devastating 8,586-acre Meridian Boundary Fire of spring 2010. Dennis Mansfield 2011-05-16 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=713 Officials at Kirtland Community College recently recognized students for their academic achievements during the 2011 winter semester which earned them placement on the college's dean's and president's lists. Dennis Mansfield 2011-05-10 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=712 Learn how to increase the number and variety of birds in your yard by growing native plants offering natural habitat and a year-long smorgasbord of berries, nuts, and seeds, as author Mariette Nowak presents a workshop, "Birdscaping," at the Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Festival's Friday Workshop on Friday, May 20, on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2011-05-06 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=711 Kirtland Community College and the AuSable Artisan Village recently announced they will be sponsoring, "The Artist’s Way – Embrace your Creativity," featuring author, artist and educator Mary Backlund of Gaylord. This four-week, eight-hour course will immerse the students in the realms of design, color and style, and propel them to new heights of creativity and consciousness. Dennis Mansfield 2011-05-06 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=710 Area students and young artists will have a while longer to work on their drawings for the 2011-2012 Young Artist Calendar Contest sponsored by the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival and Kirtland Community College, with festival organizers announcing the deadline has been extended to Thursday, May 12. Dennis Mansfield 2011-04-25 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=709 Kirtland Community College will be offering a popular basic computer course designed especially for seniors and those with no prior computer experience during the upcoming 2011 summer semester. Basic Computing (CIS-010) begins with how to turn on a computer and delves into the workings of the Windows 7 operating system. Dennis Mansfield 2011-04-18 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=708 Kirtland Community College will host a free four-hour community education class on organic gardening, including presentations by two northern Michigan entrepreneurs, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at its main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2011-04-12 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=707 Kirtland Community College’s Art Department will host its annual Winter Semester Reception/ Exhibition 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, featuring examples of students works from various classes. Dennis Mansfield 2011-04-11 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=706 Officials at Kirtland Community College aren't giving up on trying to help northern Michigan reinvent itself economically, providing area business and community leaders another chance to hear firsthand about the lessons and experiences of other successful communities by hosting not one, but two, free informational forums Wednesday, April 20. Dennis Mansfield 2011-04-08 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=705 There will be an American Red Cross blood drive 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in the Student Center on Kirtland Community College’s main campus near Roscommon. Walk-in donors welcome. Dennis Mansfield 2011-04-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=704 Things will be a different for current and prospective students at Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord when they sign up for summer and fall classes. And, KCC officials believe the students will like the changes. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-31 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=703 Kirtland Community College's Department of Health Sciences is inviting area nurses and nursing students to its sixth annual spring conference, "Music, Minds and Methods," on Thursday, May 5, at the G.I. Stewart Auditorium on Kirtland's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-28 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=702 The Kirtland Ms. Club is celebrating "National Poetry Month" in April, as well as helping with the fight against poverty, by hosting the first-ever "Open-Mic and Poetry Slam for Poverty" from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Grayling Country Club in Grayling. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-28 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=701 Kirtland Community College's Cosmetology Department will present "Beautician and the Beast" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, March 21, at the college's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=700 Kirtland Community College is hosting a special presentation at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, at the Ramada Inn in Grayling to discuss models for economic revitalization based on local artists and recreational opportunities in northern Michigan. The presentation is free and open to the public. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=699 The Kirtland Community College Alumni Committee is seeking nominations for the "2011 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year," with the deadline for the submissions set for early April. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=698 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball season had its season ended by the host St. Clair County Community College Skippers in a 72-41 district tournament loss Tuesday, March 1. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=697 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team couldn't extend its season another game, falling to host St. Clair County Community College, 75-64, in a first-round district tournament clash Tuesday, March 1. Dennis Mansfield 2011-03-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=696 Area students might want to mark May 2 on their calendars. That's the deadline for entries to be submitted for the 2011-2012 Young Artist Calendar Contest sponsored by the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival and Kirtland Community College. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-28 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=695 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team came out on the short end of a see-saw battle with conference rival Mott Community College, falling to the visiting Bears, 58-54, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Friday, Feb. 25. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-25 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=694 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team fought hard to upset visiting Mott Community College, the No. 1 team in Division II junior college basketball, but couldn't up complete a second-half comeback against the Bears in a 70-59 loss at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Friday, Feb. 25. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-25 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=693 A bad first half against host Delta College might have doomed the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team in an 80-65 conference loss Wednesday, Feb. 23. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-23 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=692 A shorthanded Kirtland Community College womens basketball team couldn't keep up with the host Delta College Pioneers, falling to its conference foe, 69-50, on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-23 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=691 Kirtland Community College will host an information meeting Wednesday, April 6, on its main campus near Roscommon to help those persons interested in radiography learn more about this exciting career field. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-24 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=690 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team secured a post-season tournament bid with a 73-69 win over host Alpena Community College on Saturday, Feb. 12. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-12 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=689 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team fell flat in the second half against host Macomb Community College, blowing a 5-point half-time lead and the game, 57-42, on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-16 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=688 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team cruised by host Macomb Community College for a 63-53 conference victory on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-16 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=687 Kirtland Community College, in cooperation with the AuSable Artisan Village (AAV) Committee, has announced two new offerings which will begin in March. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-15 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=686 Students, fans and supporters of Kirtland Community College may now view valuable information about campus events and important dates – and much, much more – online anywhere they go, if they have a "smart" cell phone or other mobile device with a web browser. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=685 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team might have missed a chance to upset one of the better teams in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division, as the visiting Henry Ford Community College Hawks pulled away for a 91-78 win at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-09 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=684 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team improved to .500 in conference action by crushing the visiting Henry Ford Community College Hawks, 85-52, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-09 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=683 Local poets and comedians wanting a chance to display their talents and compete for prizes at the first-ever "Open-Mic and Poetry Slam for Poverty" on April 16 have a bit more time to decide if they'll step up on stage, with registration for the event extended to Friday, Feb. 25. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-10 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=682 A quintet of Firebirds helped lead the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team to an 85-75 road win over host St. Clair County Community College in a dual of Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division rivals Thursday, Feb. 3. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=681 It was a story of a too little too late for the visiting Kirtland Community College womens basketball team, with host St. Clair County Community College mixing up its defensive looks to confuse and defeat the Firebirds, 74-59, on Thursday, Feb. 3. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=680 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team couldn't extend its most recent winning streak to three games, falling to host Oakland Community College, 83-68, on Saturday, Feb. 5. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=679 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team didn't need a buzzer-beating shot to win a nail-biter against host Oakland Community College, 57-56, in a clash of Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division rivals on Saturday, Feb. 5. Dennis Mansfield 2011-02-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=678 Every member of the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team scored, as the host Firebirds crushed conference rival Schoolcraft College, 105-74, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Saturday, Jan. 29. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-29 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=677 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team couldn't pull off an upset of the visiting Schoolcraft College Ocelots, as Schoolcraft managed to hold off the host Firebirds, 67-55, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Saturday, Jan. 29. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-29 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=676 The visiting Delta College Pioneers erased a 20-plus point lead but couldn't complete the comeback, as the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team fought to hang on for a 96-87 win at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-26 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=675 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team missed an opportunity to climb up a notch in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division standings by falling to conference rival Delta College, 73-52, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-26 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=674 Kirtland Community College is reaching out to students who may not be in the traditional K-12 classrooms, showing how the local two-year college can help them by hosting a "Homeschooler's Steps for Success Assembly" at its main campus near Roscommon on Monday, Feb. 14. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-26 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=673 Kirtland Community College conferred 65 special certificates, certificates of completion and associate's degrees to successful students at the end of the fall 2010 semester, which officially concluded Dec. 12, 2010. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-26 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=672 The visiting Kirtland Community College mens basketball team couldn't score an upset on Saturday, Jan. 22, falling to nationally ranked Mott Community College, 64-47, in a battle of two Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division rivals. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-22 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=671 The visiting Kirtland Community College womens basketball team took advantage of shorthanded Mott Community College to chalk up a needed conference win, 76-48, on Saturday, Jan. 22. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-22 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=670 Potential candidates for the Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees will be competing for three seats in an upcoming election Tuesday, May 3. But those seeking to join the KCC board must first complete the tasks necessary to get their name on the ballot, as an important deadline looms ahead. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-24 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=669 The Kirtland Community College Foundation recently announced that Katie Rankin of Roscommon will receive $500 for the 2010-11 academic year, awarded through the Patricia Hill Nursing Scholarship fund. Rankin is a student in Kirtland’s Level II (RN) nursing program. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-24 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=668 The Kirtland Community College Foundation recently announced that Janelle Greer of West Branch will receive $500 for the 2010-11 academic year, awarded through the Robert Bovee Scholarship for Health Sciences fund. Greer is currently pursuing an associate's degree in nursing at Kirtland. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-24 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=667 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team sought to start a new streak by topping visiting conference rival Macomb Community College, 69-58, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Saturday, Jan. 15. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-15 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=666 It might have been the little details of the game that cost the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team in a nail-biter with visiting Macomb Community College on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the McGregor Athletic Complex, as the host Firebirds fell at the end, 58-57. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-15 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=665 The host Kirtland Community College mens basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak, beating regional rival Alpena Community College, 90-68, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-12 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=664 On a special night hoped to bring about awareness and raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team provided the icing on the cake by winning its third consecutive conference clash with a 72-61 victory over visiting rival Alpena Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-12 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=663 Local poets and comedians will have a chance to display their talents and compete for prizes at the first-ever 'Open-Mic and Poetry Slam for Poverty' to be hosted by Kirtland Ms. Club on Saturday, April 16, at the Grayling Country Club in Grayling. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-11 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=662 An outstanding offensive performance by sophomore forward-center Dmitry Martynenko (Moscow, Russia) wasn't enough to propel the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team to a home victory, as the Firebirds fell to conference rival Oakland Community College, 73-67, on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the McGregor Athletic Complex. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=661 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team raided Oakland Community College for its first conference victory of the season, with the Firebirds topping their visiting Eastern Division foe, 73-56, at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=660 The visiting Kirtland Community College womens basketball team couldn't overcome a sluggish first half, falling to the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks, 66-57, on Thursday, Dec. 30. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-30 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=659 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team reached double digits in wins just 13 games into the 2010-11 season by beating the host Muskegon Community College Jayhawks, 83-74, on Thursday, Dec. 30, in a battle between Michigan Community College Athletic Association rivals. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-30 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=658 A late surge by the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team wasn't enough, as the visiting St. Clair County Community College Skippers handed the Firebirds their first home loss of the season, 74-63, on Monday, Jan. 3, at the McGregor Athletic Complex. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=657 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team will be hosting home-and-away fund-raisers with Alpena Community College for the fight against breast cancer at upcoming games Wednesday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 12. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=656 The American Red Cross and Kirtland Community College will host a community blood drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Student Center on Kirtland’s main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=655 The visiting St. Clair County Community College Skippers took advantage of the early struggles by the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team and dominated the Firebirds for a 68-47 a conference win at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Monday, Jan. 3. Dennis Mansfield 2011-01-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=654 Current or prospective college students in Crawford County and the surrounding areas still have a chance to take one or more classes closer to home during the upcoming 2011 winter semester, with Kirtland Community College holding seven different courses at a new site in Grayling. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-22 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=653 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team might not want to take a break over the holidays, as the Firebirds beat the host Mid Michigan Community College club team, 87-62, at Clare High School on Saturday, Dec. 18. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-18 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=652 Sophomore forward-center Teri Taylor (Clare) provided plenty of highlights for family and friends during her homecoming to Clare High School, as she helped lead the visiting Kirtland Community College Firebirds to an 80-56 win over the Mid Michigan Community College Lakers club team on Saturday, Dec. 18. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-18 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=651 Officials at Kirtland Community College recently recognized students for their academic achievements during the 2010 fall semester which earned them placement on the college's dean's and president's lists. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-20 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=650 Kirtland Community College and the Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling have teamed together for a second consecutive winter season to offer one very cool class. For six weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 11, Hanson Hills will host "Cross Country Skiing CEC 11605" on Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 5:50 p.m. The non-credit class is part of Kirtland's community education program. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-17 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=649 Registration at Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord for the upcoming 2011 winter semester is 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 5-6, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-16 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=648 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team handed Glen Oaks Community College its first loss of the 2010-11 season, as the Firebirds topped the Vikings, 68-65, in a second-round clash of the Holiday Inn/Thunder Bay Classic hosted by Alpena Community College on Saturday, Dec. 11. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-11 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=647 A trio of Firebirds scored in double figures to help power the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team to a thrilling 76-74 win over the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks on Friday, Dec. 10, in a first-round clash of the Holiday Inn/Thunder Bay Classic hosted by Alpena Community College. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-10 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=646 For the second consecutive game, a member of the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team had what might have been one of their finest games in a Firebirds uniform. And, this time, it came in Kirtland win, as the Firebirds topped Glen Oaks Community College, 66-61, in a second-round clash at the Holiday Inn/Thunder Bay Classic hosted by Alpena Community College on Saturday, Dec. 11. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-11 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=645 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team couldn't hold onto a slim half-team lead, falling to Muskegon Community College, 74-67, in a first-round tournament matchup at the Holiday Inn/Thunder Bay Classic hosted by Alpena Community College on Friday, Dec. 10. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-10 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=644 No matter what he does in the future, freshman cross country runner Blake Allison will always hold a special place in the history of Kirtland Community College athletics. Allison, a fire science administration major from Harrison, became the first All-American in Firebirds' history, after placing 42nd overall at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Cross Country Championships in Spartanburg, S.C., on Saturday, Nov. 13. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-09 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=643 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team couldn't claw by the host Columbus State Community College Cougars on Saturday, Dec. 4, falling 83-70 in a non-conference clash. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-04 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=642 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team headed home from the Promo Specialties Jayhawk Classic basketball tournament with a much-needed win, as the Firebirds topped Westmoreland Community College, 63-51, in a second-round matchup Saturday, Dec. 4. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-04 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=641 The early season struggles for the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team continued Wednesday, Dec. 1, as the visiting Firebirds fell to conference powerhouse Schoolcraft College, 79-55, in Livonia. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=640 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team battled back for a hard-fought road win, 66-58, over conference rival Schoolcraft College on Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Livonia. Dennis Mansfield 2010-12-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=639 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team outgunned the visiting Rochester College JV squad for an 88-51 victory Friday, Nov. 26, in its first-round matchup of the inaugural Steve Oppy Classic at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-26 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=638 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team struggled in the first half against the host Lansing Community College Stars, setting the stage for a 74-57 road loss Wednesday, Nov. 17. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-17 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=637 The host Lansing Community College Stars sent the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team home empty handed Wednesday, Nov. 17, topping the visiting Firebirds, 60-53, in a clash of Michigan Community College Athletic Association rivals. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-17 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=636 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team went 0-2 at the Owens Community College Womens Basketball Tip-Off Classic, falling to the host Express, 72-51, in a second-round matchup Sunday, Nov. 14. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-14 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=635 The host Kirtland Community College mens basketball team upset the No. 5 squad in Division II basketball, the Grand Rapids Community College Raiders, by a 90-85 margin Saturday, Nov. 13, on the Firebirds' home floor at the McGregor Athletic Complex. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-13 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=634 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team was on the short end of a free-throw battle with the Cleveland State University club team, falling 57-41 in a first-round matchup at the Owens Community College Womens Basketball Tip-Off Classic on Saturday, Nov. 13. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-13 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=633 From the traditional to the abstract, ranging in colors from earth tone to vibrant, the 270 ceramic bowls displayed at the Kirtland House conference center on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon were as diverse and varied as the artistic imaginations that inspired them. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-12 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=632 Miscues by the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team proved costly in a non-conference clash Monday, Nov. 8, as turnovers by the Firebirds helped the host Indiana Tech JV squad pull away for a 76-61 victory. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-08 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=631 Student volunteers provided some spooky fun held recently at Kirtland Community College’s main campus near Roscommon, with money and food items collected at a haunted house soon going to help those in need. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-08 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=629 Early registration at Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord for the 2011 winter semester started Monday, Nov. 8 and will continue through Friday, Nov. 19. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-08 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=628 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team will come home with a .500 record from the Triton Tip-Off Classic hosted by Triton College, after beating Oakton Community College, 93-80, in a second-round matchup Saturday, Nov. 6. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-06 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=627 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team lost their first-round matchup at the Triton Tip-Off Classic to tournament host Triton College, 87-76, on Friday, Nov. 5. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=626 Officials at Kirtland Community College recently announced seven different courses to be offered at its new site in Grayling. Kirtland will be offering classes at the AuSable River Park/Nature Center at 100 S. James St. in Grayling, the former site of the public library, as part of the AuSable Artisan Village initiative. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=625 Officials at Kirtland Community College will host an open public forum Thursday, Oct. 28, to announce that the college has received a five-year, $2-million federal Title III grant. Dennis Mansfield 2010-10-25 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=624 The public is invited to a haunted house at 10 College Drive on Kirtland Community College's main campus, from 2-7 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 28. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-18 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=623 The host Kirtland Community College mens basketball battled its way to a 66-63 victory over the Mid Michigan Community College Lakers in the season-opener for both teams on Monday, Nov. 1, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=622 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team opened its 2010-11 season on a high note, dominating the visiting Mid Michigan Community College Lakers, 96-52, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio on Monday, Nov. 1. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=621 There will be an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, in the Student Center on Kirtland Community College’s main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-11-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=620 Kirtland Community College is getting in the Halloween spirit, as well as the spirit of giving, with the college set to host a haunted house to benefit a canned food drive being spearheaded by the KCC Foundation and its Careers in Emergency Services office. Dennis Mansfield 2010-10-05 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=619 Kirtland Community College is lending a helping hand to people planning to enter college next fall and who are seeking information on what many of the higher educational institutions in Michigan have to offer by hosting "College Night 2010" from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14. Dennis Mansfield 2010-10-01 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=618 Area residents will soon have a chance to study or brush up on a variety of subjects, with Kirtland Community College set to offer an assortment of community education classes this fall. Dennis Mansfield 2010-09-29 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=617 Remember victims of domestic violence during a special ceremony/balloon launch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, hosted by River House Inc. and Kirtland Community College at the college's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-10-28 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=616 Kirtland Community College will host an information meeting Wednesday, Sept. 29, on its main campus near Roscommon to help those persons interested in radiography learn more about this exciting career field. Dennis Mansfield 2010-09-08 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=615 American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Student Center on Kirtland Community College’s main campus near Roscommon. Walk-in donors welcome. Dennis Mansfield 2010-09-08 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=614 Kirtland Community College will be offering a handgun safety class that fulfills the training requirements of Michigan's concealed pistol law (CPL) on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11. Dennis Mansfield 2010-09-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=613 Student Activities at Kirtland Community College will host a free concert by the Houghton Lake-based band, HERD, from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, as part of Welcome Week festivities at the college's main campus near Roscommon. The concert will be in the courtyard behind the Student Center. Dennis Mansfield 2010-09-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=612 Kirtland Community College will be offering a handgun safety class that fulfills the training requirements of Michigan's concealed pistol law (CPL) on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11. Dennis Mansfield 2010-09-03 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=611 There's still time and open spots for those who want to register to attend the upcoming Kirtland Art Guild's Jewelry Workshops, sponsored by Kirtland Community College, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25, at the Ramada Inn in Grayling. Deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 10. Dennis Mansfield 2010-08-30 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=610 Registration deadline for the Kirtland Art Guild Jewelry Workshops is Friday, Sept. 10. The workshops will be Friday-Saturday, Sept. 24-25, at the Ramada Inn in Grayling. Dennis Mansfield 2010-08-27 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=609 At its May 20 meeting, the Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the construction of a new children's learning center (CLC), The Warbler's Nest, on the college's main campus near Roscommon. And, just three months later, the project took another step toward becoming reality with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 25. Dennis Mansfield 2010-08-25 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=608 Officials and supporters of Kirtland Community College celebrated the start of construction of a new children’s learning center (CLC), The Warbler’s Nest, at the college’s main campus near Roscommon during groundbreaking ceremonies Wednesday, Aug. 25. Dennis Mansfield 2010-08-25 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=606 GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES for a new 4,600-square-feet children's learning center at Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon are scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Dennis Mansfield 2010-08-17 http://www.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=605 The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees will hold its upcoming monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in Grayling. The board meetings, scheduled on the third Thursday of each month, are usually at the Kirtland House conference center on the college's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-08-13 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=604 Fall registration at Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord for the 2010 fall semester is 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 18-19, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. Dennis Mansfield 2010-08-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=603 Kirtland Community College will be offering a popular basic computer course designed especially for seniors and those with no prior computer experience during the upcoming 2010 fall semester. Basic Computing (CIS-010) begins with how to turn on a computer and delves into the workings of the more recent Windows 7 operating system. Dennis Mansfield 2010-07-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=602 A CELEBRATION of Fine Art!, hosted by Kirtland Community College on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-8, at the Roscommon County Annex (adjacent to CRAF Center) in Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-07-23 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=601 The call is going out to artists across northern Lower Michigan to be part of a growing event, as officials at Kirtland Community College prepare for the second annual "A Celebration of Fine Art!" in Roscommon on Aug. 6-8. Dennis Mansfield 2010-07-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=600 Phone service at Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon should be fully restored as early as next week, college officials stated Thursday, July 22. The college's phone system was knocked out of service by a possible lightening strike late Tuesday night, July 20. That left faculty and staff without any phone service when they arrived for work the next morning. Dennis Mansfield 2010-07-22 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=599 The first annual Kirtland Community College Foundation Donor Appreciation Dinner couldn't have ended on a better note, as the family of Pat Hill announced they'd raised enough money to fund yet another scholarship to benefit Kirtland nursing students. Dennis Mansfield 2010-07-21 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=598 Kirtland Community College will be offering a free hunter safety education class this August at its main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-07-21 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=597 A Gladwin resident and full-time nursing student got a surprise when she recently decided to become a fan of Kirtland Community College's Facebook page. Earlier this month, Shawna Ward, 21, of Gladwin became Kirtland's 1,000th Facebook fan when she clicked on the "like" button. Soon afterwards, she received a message that a bag full of gifts was awaiting her for doing just that. Dennis Mansfield 2010-07-16 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=596 Business students at Kirtland Community College have an opportunity to advance their education after obtaining an associate's degree in a more seamless fashion, with officials from Kirtland and Northwood University recently signing a pair of transfer articulation partnership agreements. Dennis Mansfield 2010-06-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=595 Officials from Kirtland Community College recently traveled to Ferris State University to sign a new articulation agreement in nursing, with the new partnership enabling students who have earned an associate's degree in nursing from Kirtland to smoothly transition into the bachelor's degree program at Ferris. Dennis Mansfield 2010-06-28 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=594 Early registration for the 2010 fall semester at Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord is slated for 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during weekdays July 6-16. Dennis Mansfield 2010-06-25 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=593 The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees' June 10 meeting has been rescheduled for June 17 at the Kirtland House conference center on Kirtland's Roscommon campus, 10775 N. St. Helen Road. Dennis Mansfield 2010-06-07 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=592 A handful of Kirtland Community College students learned more than just how they can interact with groups within their communities, but also how such efforts play a meaningful role in making those groups successful. Dennis Mansfield 2010-06-03 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=591 Fans of the Big Band era will want to find their way to the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts, located on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon, for Dave Bennett's Benny Goodman Tribute at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 5. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-28 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=590 The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees' regular monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m., June 10, at the Kirtland House conference center at KCC, 10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-28 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=589 Officials at Kirtland Community College recently recognized students for their academic achievements during the 2010 winter semester which earned them placement on the college's dean's and president's lists. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-27 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=588 Several area college students had reasons to smile at the annual "Student Leadership Brunch" recently at the Student Center at Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. The awards brunch is held each year at the end of the winter semester. And, this year, three students on April 30 found out they were recipients of the annual scholarship funded by Kirtland employees. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-26 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=587 Kirtland Community College will hold a public auction at its main campus near Roscommon starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May. 22 Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-17 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=586 The Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival committee is proud to announce the winners of the 2010-11 Young Artist Calendar contest. Students from nine different schools from around northern Michigan and the Bahamas earned "winners" status in this year's contest, with third-grader Ariana Leibold of the T.R.U.T.H. Home School Group in West Branch garnering top overall honors. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-14 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=585 For a third consecutive year, the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival (KWWF), annually held on the third Saturday in May at Kirtland Community College, will be offering festival-goers a special concert at a great price. In cooperation with the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts, also located on Kirtland's main campus near Roscommon, festival-goers will be able to attend a special musical event featuring the Celtic folk music group, Switchback, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-03 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=584 The Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival (KWWF) has drawn thousands of birding and nature enthusiasts to its annual "celebration of nature" held on the third Saturday in May at Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. This year, the festival will also help celebrate a very important anniversary, as well as a gracious donation that will benefit the area's wildlife for years to come. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-03 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=583 Festival organizers are excited to announce that Justin La Doux, a part-time faculty member for Kirtland Community College's Art Department, will be the featured artist for the 17th annual Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival (KWWF) on Saturday, May 15. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-08 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=582 The Kirtland's warbler is not alone! That may come as a surprise to nature lovers and bird-watchers who have not already attended the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival (KWWF), thinking the only bird to see during the annual event is the rare song bird that calls northern Michigan its summertime home. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-08 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=581 Registration for the 2010 summer and fall semesters at Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord continues 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, May 12-13; and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 14. Dennis Mansfield 2010-05-10 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=580 A good thing keeps on getting better. That's the feeling shared by the committee members and volunteers as they gear up for the upcoming 17th annual Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival (KWWF) on Saturday, May 15. Annually on the third Saturday in May, Kirtland Community College hosts the KWWF with its theme of "A Celebration of Nature" at college's main campus near Roscommon, located in the heart of the Kirtland's warblers breeding habitat in northern Michigan. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-19 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=579 When officials at Kirtland Community College unveiled a new disc golf course on its main campus near Roscommon last year, they did so with the hope of having league play and to host tournaments at some point in the future. Well, that "point" is now. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-12 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=577 Thanks to a state grant, the Kirtland Youth Theatre is bringing performances of the New York Times best-selling novel, "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, to three local libraries, as well as to the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon, during the week of April 19. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-07 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=576 There's still time for area elementary and middle school students to enter the 2010-2011 Young Artist Calendar Contest, sponsored by the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival, with the deadline for entries set for Monday, April 19, on their calendars. The annual calendar contest is open to all students, kindergarten through the eighth grade. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=575 American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Thursday, April 15, in the Student Center at Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=574 The Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts will host a special event noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, when the ALMA Dance Experience takes center stage. The special performance, part of Kirtland Community College's Global Awareness program, on April 20 is free and open to the general public. The KCPA is located on Kirtland's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=573 Stamp collectors will again want to prepare to make their way to the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon on Saturday, May 15. Annie Miteen, the postmaster for the U.S. Post Office Oscoda County Station in Mio, said representatives of the local post office will again be on hand to provide a special stamp cancellation, specifically commemorating the day of the 17th annual festival. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=572 Officials at Kirtland Community College are gearing up to host the third annual "Earth Week" on Monday through Thursday, April 19-22, at its main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-04-01 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=571 An international superstar and one of the best-selling solo pianists/composers over the last 15 years will bring his presentation of Jim Brinkman, "An Evening of Romance," to the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon for one show only at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 17. There will also be a dinner served prior to the show at 5:30 p.m. in the college's Student Center. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-31 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=570 Kirtland Community College's Department of Health Sciences is inviting area nurses and nursing students to its fifth annual spring conference, "Nursing 2010 and Beyond," on Thursday, May 6, at the G.I. Stewart Auditorium on Kirtland's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-29 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=569 There's still time to apply for Kirtland Community College's "Student Leadership Scholarship" designed to recognize and reward a Kirtland student who most exemplifies leadership on campus and/or in their community. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-29 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=568 Robert Scholl of Saline might not have started out to be an accomplished nature and wildlife photographer, but he is now. And, Scholl will soon be bringing his photographic talents and efforts to the 2010 Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival on Saturday, May 15, at Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-29 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=567 Friday workshop on Advanced Microsoft Word (CEC 12304) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 9, in Room 111, Administration Building, on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-26 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=566 A pair of Kirtland Community College basketball players earned individual postseason honors for their efforts during the recent 2009-10 season. Freshmen centers Teri Taylor (Clare) and Dmitry Martynenko (Moscow, Russia) garnered the attention of opponents in their first year in a Firebird uniform for the college's womens and mens basketball teams, respectively. Taylor was recently named to the Michigan Community College Athletic Association's all-freshman team, as well as being voted second-team, all-conference. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-24 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=565 A first-year nursing student at Kirtland Community College on Thursday, March 18, accepted the $150 grand prize for the "Name The New Firebird" contest, after submitting the winning name of "Sparky," now the new name of the colleges recently redesigned Firebird athletic logo/mascot. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-22 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=564 Early registration for the upcoming 2010 summer and fall semesters at Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord will be 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., April 5-6; and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 7-9, and again April 12-16. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-19 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=563 Friday workshop on Advanced Microsoft Excel (CEC 12216) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 26, in Room 111, Administration Building, on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=562 And then there were just 10. That's the number of suggested names still in the running in Kirtland Community College's "Name The New Firebird" contest, as college officials look to find a name for the college's new athletic logo/mascot. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-04 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=561 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team had its hopes of a long tournament run cut short with an 84-75 loss to conference rival St. Clair County Community College on Tuesday, March 2. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-03 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=560 The federal Corporation for National and Community Service recently announced that Kirtland Community College was among the more than 700 institutions recognized by being honored by the CNCS on its 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary Service Learning efforts, including a commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Dennis Mansfield 2010-03-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=559 Kirtland Community College will be offering one-day computer classes in both Mio and Grayling, with each class costing students just $10 per session. The classes, which start March 9 in Mio, are part of the college's Continuing Education program. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-25 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=558 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team got a first-hand look at why the visiting Mott Community College Bears might make a run at their third national title in the last four years, as they trounced the host Firebirds, 80-42, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-24 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=557 The Kirtland Community College Alumni Committee is seeking nominations for the "2010 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year," with the deadline for the submissions set for early April. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-10 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=556 One of the coordinators for Kirtland Community College's renowned art program, Joe Donna, recently received a Michigan Campus Compact Faculty/Staff Community Service Learning Award at MCC's 14th annual institute Feb. 9 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, near Traverse City. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-23 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=555 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball couldn't put together back-to-back wins, falling to the host Macomb Community College Monarchs, 80-67, on Saturday, Feb. 20. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-20 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=554 The 2009-10 season came to a close for the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team with a 59-47 loss to the host Macomb Community College Monarchs on Saturday, Feb. 20. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-20 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=553 Called "the future of Irish music" by Radio 1 in Ireland, the powerhouse quintet, Slide, will help usher in the St. Patty's Day holiday with its performance at the Kirtland Center of the Performing Arts, located on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-22 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=552 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team played a good game and for a good cause on Wednesday, Feb. 17, but couldn't manage a win over the visiting Alpena Community College Lumberjacks in a clash of the two conference rivals at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-17 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=551 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team got the win it needed, as the Firebirds topped the visiting Alpena Community College Lumberjacks, 81-69, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-17 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=550 The Michigan Technical Education Center, or M-TEC, @ Kirtland-Gaylord will host a "Health Sciences Information Night" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at its facility on Livingston Boulevard, adjacent to the Gaylord High School. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-15 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=549 Officials at Kirtland Community College this morning, Feb. 15, announced the "Name The New Firebird" contest, as they look to find a name for the college's new athletic logo and mascot. "Recently, the KCC Marketing Department and Logo Committee decided to liven up the logo, giving it a bold three-dimensional, full-bodied look thats far more animated than before," said Jim Enger, marketing director. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-15 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=548 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team was overwhelmed by the visiting Henry Ford Community College Hawks, 107-68, on Saturday, Feb. 13, in a clash of two Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division rivals at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-13 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=547 The visiting Henry Ford Community College Hawks simply outgunned the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team for a 91-67 conference win on the Firebirds' home court at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio on Saturday, Feb. 13. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-13 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=546 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss, falling to the host Oakland Community College Raiders, 71-60, on Friday, Feb. 12. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-12 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=545 A poor night shooting the ball hurt the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team in a 75-41 conference loss to the host Oakland Community College Raiders in a makeup game Friday, Feb. 12. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-12 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=544 Renowned jazz singer, songwriter and educator Kathy Kosins will bring her award-winning talent to the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts, located on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon, for one show only at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=543 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team is still clinging onto the sixth and final spot for the Michigan Community College Athletic Association's postseason tournament, despite a 71-51 loss to host St. Clair County Community College on Saturday, Feb. 6. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-06 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=542 The good news for the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team is that the hoops squad played one of its best games of the year Saturday, Feb. 6. The bad news is the Firebirds still lost, 67-52, to the host St. Clair County Community College Skippers. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-06 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=541 The deadline for various groups or organizations to apply for state mini-grants to help local fund artistic or cultural projects is quickly approaching, according to Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Region 19 coordinator Beth Petrik. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-01 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=540 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team is joining in the fight against breast cancer during a special fund-raising event when it hosts rival Alpena Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-02-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=539 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team put the visiting Delta College Pioneers on the free-throw line all too often in a 76-63 conference loss Saturday, Jan. 30, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=538 The visiting Delta College Pioneers literally outshot the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team for an 80-63 win Saturday, Jan. 30, on the Firebirds home floor at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=537 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team was mauled by the host Mott Community College Bears, 99-50, in a battle of the two Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division hoop squads Wednesday, Jan. 27. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-27 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=536 The charity stripe wasn't as charitable as the visiting Kirtland Community College womens basketball team needed it to be in a 51-44 loss to rival Mott Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-27 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=535 Area elementary and middle school students might want to mark Monday, April 19, on their calendars. That's the new, earlier deadline for entries in the 2010-2011 Young Artist Calendar Contest sponsored by the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-25 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=534 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team got a much-needed win against the visiting Macomb Community College Monarchs on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. But the Firebirds needed overtime to secure the 89-82 conference victory and send their fans home happy. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-20 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=533 Miscues and missed shots derailed the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team in a 58-35 conference loss to the visiting Macomb Community College Monarchs on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-20 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=532 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team's season-long shooting struggles again plagued the Firebirds in a 70-62 conference loss to the host Alpena Community College Lumberjacks on Saturday, Jan. 16. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-16 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=531 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team earned a much-needed victory by chopping down the host Alpena Community College Lumberjacks, 54-47, on Saturday, Jan. 16. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-16 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=530 Students at Kirtland Community College are being given the opportunity to see a different part of the world, lend a helping hand to people in need and get class credit through the college's Service Learning and Global Awareness programs. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-14 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=529 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team got a first-hand look at why the Henry Ford Community College Hawks are ranked No. 3 in Division II basketball, as the Hawks topped the visiting Firebirds, 99-66, on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-13 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=528 The coach of the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team said the Firebirds might have beat themselves in a 96-72 loss to the host Henry Ford Community College Hawks on Wednesday, Jan. 13, in Detroit. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-13 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=527 The Kirtland Community Theatre group is off to a busy start to the New Year, having just cast one production and announcing the scheduling of auditions for yet another show to take place this winter. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-12 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=526 College students and parents looking for help in applying for financial aid might want to make the trip to the M-TEC at Kirtland-Gaylord from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, for College Goal Sunday. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-12 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=525 Internationally renowned guitarist Paul Vondiziano will be bringing his classical music skills to the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts on Kirtland Community College's main Campus near Roscommon for one show only at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-11 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=524 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team stumbled in the second half against the visiting Oakland Community College Raiders, with the host Firebirds then coming out on the wrong end of a 91-69 final score in a conference hoops clash at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Saturday, Jan. 9. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-09 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=523 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team executed its game plan but couldn't hit enough shots to upset the visiting Oakland Community College Raiders in a 70-44 conference loss Saturday, Jan. 9, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-09 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=522 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team nearly rallied to erase a six-point half-time lead, but were instead defeated, 81-63, by the visiting St. Clair County Community College Skippers on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-07 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=521 The Kirtland Community College womens faced the No. 3 team in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Division, with the visiting St. Clair County Community College Skippers dominating the host Firebirds for an 86-40 win at the McGregor Athletic Complex on Thursday, Jan. 7. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-07 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=520 Students, business owners and community members might want to sign up for a unique business course being offered at Kirtland Community College during the 2009-10 winter semester. Grant Writing (BUS 20200 80) is offered only once every two years. The winter semester officially starts Saturday, Jan. 9, with registration currently ongoing Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 6-8. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-06 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=519 A former Kirtland Community College student has returned to be the teacher, as well as the advisor for the college s student publication. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=517 Freshman guard Wade Luxford (Frankfort) exploded for a season-high 26 points and helped propel the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team to a dominating 86-69 non-conference victory over visiting Muskegon Community College on Saturday, Jan. 2, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=516 The season-long struggles for the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team continued Saturday, Jan. 2, as the host Firebirds were downed by visiting Muskegon Community College, 76-40, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=515 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team is seemingly shaking off its early season doldrums, dominating the host Schoolcraft College Ocelots for a 86-35 conference win Monday, Jan. 4. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-04 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=514 Finding a college student without a Facebook account, or one on another similar social networking site, can be a rare discovery these days. After all, Facebook.com was created by a college student as a way for students to electronically interact with each other. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=513 According to its coach, the visiting Kirtland Community College womens basketball team might have played one of its best games of the 2009-10 season Monday, Jan. 4. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-04 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=512 Kirtland Community College and the Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling have teamed together to offer a very cool class this winter. Dennis Mansfield 2010-01-04 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=510 Kirtland Community College will host an information meeting Thursday, Feb. 4, on its main campus near Roscommon to help those persons interested in radiography learn more about this exciting career field. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=509 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team couldn't make a slim half-time lead stick, falling to the visiting Columbus State Community College Cougars, 73-67, in a non-conference clash Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-29 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=508 A shorthanded Kirtland Community College womens basketball team couldn't hold off the visiting Mott Community College Bears, who rallied to top the host Firebirds, 63-60, on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-29 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=507 Officials at Kirtland Community College recently recognized students for their academic achievements during the recent 2009-10 fall semester that earned them placement on the college's dean's and president's lists. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-23 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=505 A slow start by the host Kirtland Community College mens basketball team seemingly doomed the Firebirds in a 68-60 loss to Algoma University at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio on Friday, Dec. 18. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-18 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=504 REGISTRATION AT Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord for the upcoming 2009-10 winter semester is 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 6-7, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-16 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=503 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team headed home Saturday, Dec. 12, after beating the host of the Holiday Inn Thunder Bay Classic, the Alpena Community College Lumberjacks, 68-62, in a consolation round matchup. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-12 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=502 A last second theft by a Firebird defender helped the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team steal a 62-61 victory away from the Macomb Community College Monarchs in a consolation round clash of the Holiday Inn Thunder Bay Classic on Saturday, Dec. 12. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-12 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=501 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team struggled rebounding the ball, handling the ball and shooting the ball against Muskegon Community College on Friday, Dec. 11, in a first-round clash of the Holiday Inn Thunder Bay Classic hosted by Alpena Community College. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-11 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=500 Better wasn't good enough for the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team Friday, Dec. 11, as the Firebirds fell to the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks, 54-43, in a first-round matchup of the Holiday Inn Thunder Bay Classic tournament hosted by Alpena Community College. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-11 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=499 The visiting Kirtland Community College mens basketball team couldn't bring home a win against the host Jackson Community College Jets, who topped the Firebirds, 72-66, on Saturday, Dec. 5. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=498 The wait is over. It took 10 games but the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team got its first win of the 2009-10 season by knocking off Westmoreland County Community College, 66-53, in a second-round clash of the Promo Specialties Jayhawk Classic basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 5. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=497 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team won a half but not the game, falling to host Jamestown Community College, 68-49, in a first-round clash of the Promo Specialties Jayhawk Classic basketball tournament Friday, Dec. 4. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-04 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=496 Officials at Kirtland Community College are making sure that the "community" in community college is even more meaningful by reaching out to help those in need through a variety of recent efforts. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-04 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=495 The Kirtland Community College Foundation recently kicked off a new fund-raising drive to help finance an endowed scholarship fund that will honor one of the original members of the Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=494 Recently, a service organization dedicated to supporting students in need at Kirtland Community College has experienced some pleasant highs and not-so-pleasant lows. Dennis Mansfield 2009-12-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=493 The head coach of the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team nearly had another reason to celebrate Monday, Nov. 30, but visiting Lansing Community College literally stole a 69-67 win from the host Firebirds at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=492 The winless Kirtland Community College womens basketball team might have missed its best chance so far this season to secure a victory, letting the visiting Lansing Community College Stars leave the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio with a 58-40 non-conference triumph Monday, Nov. 30. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=491 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team was outshot by the Edison State Community College Chargers in a 67-42 holiday tournament loss on Saturday, Nov. 28. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-28 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=490 Shooting woes doomed the Kirtland Community College womens basketball team in an 88-37 non-conference loss to Owens Community College in first-round action of OCC's Turkey Shootout on Friday, Nov. 27. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-27 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=489 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team topped the host Delta College Pioneers, 89-62, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, to notch its first conference victory of the 2009-10 season. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-24 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=488 The Kirtland Community College womens basketball team will have to wait at least one more game before notching its first win of the 2009-10 season, after falling to host Delta College, 91-57, on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-24 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=487 Country music star Aaron Tippin will help ring in the holiday season here in northern Michigan with his Dec. 12 presentation of "A Country Christmas" at 7 p.m. at the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-24 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=486 The Kirtland Community College Firebirds were outplayed by the hosting Grand Rapids Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 21, suffering a 89-57 loss. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-21 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=485 The Kirtland Community College Lady Firebirds are still looking for their first win of the season, after dropping their fourth game of the year, 84-47 to hosting Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday Nov. 21. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-21 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=484 The Kirtland Firebird men's basketball team dropped to 1-4 on the season, after dropping a 70-63 home contest to the Schoolcraft Ocelots. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-18 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=483 The Schoolcraft Ocelots proved they were worthy of their high ranking, as the Ocelots topped the hosting Kirtland Lady Firebirds 90-44. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-18 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=482 The turnover bug doomed the Kirtland Community College Lady Firebirds, in what was the team's home opener on Nov. 14 against the Rapids Community College Raiders. This time falling 81-62, dropping their record to 0-2. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-14 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=481 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team suffered its third consecutive loss, falling to the visiting Davenport University JV Panthers, 70-61, at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-10 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=480 A trio of scored in double figures Saturday, Nov. 7, but that wasn't enough for the Kirtland Community College mens basketball team to avoid its second consecutive loss at the Triton Tip-Off Classic. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-07 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=479 A sluggish first half cost the visiting Kirtland Community College womens basketball team, as the Firebirds were shot down in their season opener, 67-64, by host Columbus State Community College on Saturday, Nov. 7. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-07 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=478 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team suffered its first loss of the 2009-10 season, falling to host Triton College, 77-56, in a first-round matchup of the Triton Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 6. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-06 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=477 Officials for Kirtland Community College and River House Inc. helped honor victims of domestic violence with a balloon launch ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the college's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-03 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/sportsrelease.asp?record=476 The Kirtland Community College mens basketball team started its season exactly the way it wanted, with an impressive 71-54 victory over the visiting Rochester College JV Warriors at the McGregor Athletic Complex in Mio on Monday, Nov. 2. Dennis Mansfield 2009-11-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=475 The Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts will host the second of three Travels Adventure Series presentations, "Iran Then and Now," by cinematographer Buddy Hatton, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the G.I. Stewart Auditorium on the college's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=474 Richard "Smoke" Bonk, instructor and coordinator of Kirtland Community Colleges automotive technology program, talks with a prospective student during College Night 2009 on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Kirtlands main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-29 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=473 Area residents will have a chance to study or brush up on a variety of subjects this fall and winter, with Kirtland Community College again set to offer an assortment of community education classes, with some of these costing just $10 per course. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-28 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=472 A family trio that features a fresh and innovative take on classical music, one that is dissolving barriers between art forms, will take center stage at the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts for three performances Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-28 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=471 EARLY REGISTRATION at Kirtland Community College and M-TEC @ Kirtland-Gaylord for the 2009 winter semester is 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9-10, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday through the next Friday, Nov. 11-20. Classes start Jan. 9. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-28 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=470 CELEBRATION OF Fine Art!, hosted by Kirtland Community College, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23-25, at the AuSable River Center and Roscommon County Annex in Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-23 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=469 A new era for Kirtland Community College has begun with the opening of a new location in West Branch earlier this fall. And, now, college officials are looking to show it off during several upcoming events at the site, located adjacent to Ogemaw Heights High School on M-33. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-20 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=468 A Kirtland Community College faculty member, who was recently selected to compete for the world's largest art prize in Grand Rapids earlier this month, will be the featured artist at the first-ever Celebration of Fine Art! in Roscommon on Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23-25. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-19 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=467 KIRTLAND COMMUNITY College representatives will be available to answer questions on direct credit and dual enrollment opportunities through the college during parent-teacher conferences 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Roscommon High School and 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Houghton Lake High School. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-19 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=466 REMEMBER VICTIMS of domestic violence during a special ceremony/balloon launch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-19 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=465 As technology and the information highway change, so have efforts by officials at Kirtland Community College to keep in touch with students and community members. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-13 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=463 The Kirtland Regional Police Academy will honor its 29th graduating class during ceremonies at the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts on Kirtland Community Colleges main campus near Roscommon on Friday, Oct. 30. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-06 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=462 The Kirtland Community Theatre group, in cooperation with area community service organizations, will present a trio of dinner theater performances of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie this fall. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-06 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=464 The Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts will host the first of three Travels Adventure Series presentations, Beneath the Jungle and Beyond by cinematographer Dale Johnson, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the colleges main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-05 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=460 Kirtland Community College will again be offering a handgun safety class that fulfills the training requirements of Michigan's concealed pistol law (CPL) later this month and again in early December. Dennis Mansfield 2009-10-02 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=459 The Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts is helping celebrate the sights and sounds of the Halloween season, hosting "Tales of Terror" by Joshua Kane for one show only at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Dennis Mansfield 2009-09-30 http://new.kirtland.edu/news/release.asp?record=458 KIRTLAND COMMUNITY College hosts "College Night 2009," 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in Student Center at KCC's main campus near Roscommon. Dennis Mansfield 2009-09-30