Is anyone even checking my blog anymore? Probably not. Sorry I have not been writing lately… life has kind of been consuming. Believe it or not school actually hasn’t been the consuming part but just life. It’s nearing the end […]
(Des Moines, IA) – On Friday, May 21, Des Moines University (DMU) will honor 65 Iowans who donated their bodies to further medical education. The family of each donor, the DMU community and the public is invited to remember and
Annual DMU memorial service May 21 for body donors free, open to public Read More
Here’s a super easy recipe for a melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork sandwich. Ingredients: 1. One can of beef broth 2. 1-2 pounds of pork ribs 3. A bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce 4. Your favorite bread to eat it with
Crockpot resurrected! Read More
What’s better than live tunes outdoors in a beautiful spot? Not much! That’s why I think Nitefall On The River is so cool! The schedule for this year was just announced. The fun begins May 27 (my birthday) with the
Nitefall on the river lineup! Read More
I love ice cream, I love getting a deal and I love helping others. Put all three together and I’m a BIG FAN. If you are too, check out Baskin-Robbins on Wednesday, April 28! Between 5 & 10 p.m., you
I scream for ice cream! Read More
The Des Moines University (DMU) student chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Des Moines Catholic Peace Ministry invite the public to attend a free event May 4 at noon in Des Moines University’s Academic Center, Ruza Lecture Hall,
DMU student club hosts national speakers for public health, nuclear weapon discussion Read More
A recent 10-week health initiative at Des Moines University was a huge success. “Dump Your Plump” encouraged five workouts a week and asked participants to set a weight loss or maintenance goal. Twenty-three teams of six to 10 people participated
DMU students, faculty & staff lose 996 pounds, donate 1182 food & care items to DMARC Read More
Two students in DMU’s master of biomedical sciences (M.B.S.) degree program won research awards within two weeks of each other in January. Read this article from the Spring 2010 DMU Magazine
M.B.S. students win research awards Read More
Fifteen teams, including nine from the community and many in costume, relived their P.E. days and raised money for Variety – the Children’s Charity in DMU’s first annual Dodgeball Derby.
Dodging, ducking and diving for a good cause Read More
Happy Osteopathic Medicine Week! Did you know there are two types of doctors in the United States? A doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) and a medical doctor (M.D.). Most people don’t know if their primary care physician is a D.O.