2021 Year in Review at Coe
January
Kohawks celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a variety of virtual offerings including a keynote speaker, prayer and slam poetry.
Kohawks were invited to an online Inauguration Day Watch Party with Director of Community and Civic Engagement Joe Demarest.
Students, faculty and staff completed COVID-19 testing as Kohawks returned to campus and began the spring term.
The Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution addressing diversity, equity and inclusion. Board of Trustees Chair Ken Golder ’82 provided the Coe community with an update which can be found at www.coe.edu/why-coe/discover-coe/trustees/update-chair.
February
The Coe community celebrated Black History Month with a book and movie display in Stewart Memorial Library, visits to the African American Museum of Iowa, panel discussions, soul food and more.
Once again Coe was named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. students.
Angelina Ramirez ’22 was named a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship.
March
Kohawks declared their majors during the annual Major Declaration Day celebration on March 10.
Math Club celebrated Pi Day with mini pies and virtual pi-related activities.
Kohawk wrestlers Alex Friddle, Brock Henderson and Josh Gerke topped the podium in their respective weight classes at the NWCA Division III National Championships.
Future Kohawks registered for fall classes during a Virtual Admitted Student Day.
A new scoreboard dedicated to the memory of Coach Steve Staker was installed on Clark Field.