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American Council on Education
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
Iowa Wesleyan College
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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Mount Mercy University
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University of California
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Vanderbilt University
Westchester General Hospital
Western University of Health Sciences
Thank you for the inspiration and hope you bring to the DMU community with your presence, knowledge and expertise. We have placed much faith in you and know that you will bring success and illumination with your vision.
Luke Mortensen, Ph.D., professor
Dear Dr. Franklin: I have tremendous confidence in all that our future holds with you as our president, and nothing but pride to be a member of the DMU faculty with you as our esteemed leader. Best wishes on this august occasion of your inauguration.
Pamela Duffy, P.T., Ph.D., assistant professor
As a member of your first matriculating class I am so excited to go through this journey along side you! Good Luck Dr. Franklin.
Ashley Kent, D.O.’15
I’m impressed by this school in so many ways. I feel it is on the rise of gaining greater notoriety in the health field, and I wish you the best of luck in furthering that cause!
Bryce Coombs, D.O.’14
Thanks for your willingness to make a difference in the lives of so many of our community students and future leaders in the medical fields.
Marlene Doby
As an alumna and faculty member of Des Moines University, I am very pleased to have Dr. Franklin as our new leader. Her experience and previous accomplishments support my belief in her ability to do great things at this institution. I believe her tenure at Des Moines University will be marked with many successes.
Traci Bush, PT ’95, OTR/L, DHS, CHS chairperson/program director
Welcome to Des Moines – We are so very pleased to have you as President of our Des Moines University. The University has brought a lot of vitality, health to the community, and now looking globally with Dr. Yogesh Shah. We are so pleased to have you with your background be leading and guiding the University towards the future in the 21st Century.
Penny Furgerson
Cornell College sends warmest congratulations to Dr. Franklin on her inauguration and best wishes for a bright future for the University.
Craig Shives, JD, Cornell College Alumnus & Trustee
Congratulations and best wishes on your presidency at Des Moines University.
Beverly Wharton, President of Briar Cliff University
Congratulations on your inauguration. You are leading a very important institution that holds a special place in the hearts of Iowans, as well as people through the nation. Iowa Medical Society stands ready to be part of the success story you will lead in your role as DMU President.
Your Friend,
Mike Abrams, Executive Vice President, Iowa Medical Society
Dear Dr. Franklin: It will be my honor to attend events for your inauguration, and I wish you all the best for a wonderful weekend as you formally enter your presidential service at DMU. In the challenging times we live in, DMU benefits greatly from your strong leadership and commitment to ensuring a superior institution of graduate medical/health education. Thank you for all that you do.
Kay Courtade, Contracts Manager
Dear Angela, I am so glad that we had the opportunity to meet during the APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston. I am confident that Des Moines University will continue to grow and reach even greater academic heights under your leadership as president. Please feel free to call on me if I can be of any assistance to you. With Warm regards,
Glenn Gastwirth, Executive Director & CEO, American Podiatric Medical Association
This is a historic time in the history of Des Moines University, the city of Des Moines and the state of Iowa. We say welcome, and we look forward to working with you, the faculty, staff and students especially in the area of Public Health and health disparities within the diverse minority, immigrant and refugee populations and addressing the changing demographics in the state of Iowa. We look forward to working together to strengthen Iowa’s public health delivery systems and services at the state, local and academic levels through collaborative programs and policies that support the Core Functions of Public Health. Again – welcome to Iowa.
Janice Edmunds-Wells, MSW, Executive Director Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, Iowa Dept. of Public Health
All of us at Wartburg College welcome you to Iowa and wish you success as you take the helm of Des Moines University. Many of our graduates have pursued further study at DMU and our two institutions have enjoyed good relations over the years. I look forward to meeting you and personally welcoming you to the higher education community in Iowa.
Best wishes,
Fred D. Ribich, Ph.D., Interim Vice-president for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Psychology, Wartburg College
I wanted to take the opportunity to officially welcome you to the State of Iowa and congratulate you on becoming the 15th President of Des Moines University. You have held many important leadership positions throughout your career, as an associate vice president of Morehouse and as an Executive Vice President and Provost at Meharry Medical College. Each experience has prepared you to excel in your present leadership role.
I know that Des Moines University’s board of trustees saw greatness in you. In time, others will see it as well. I am confident that you have everything that you need to success and fulfill your charge. When greatness lies within you – all that you have to do is release it.
Elizabeth Hoffman
Executive Vice President and Provost
Iowa State University
Dear Dr.Angela Walker-Franklin, my congratulations on your new position at DMU!! Welcome to Des Moines and Iowa! I feel your new employer will profit greatly from your great experience and efficiency in this organization of the medical field. Please accept my best wishes for your continued success!
Sincerely,
Ernestine Tindrell, Retired Des Moines Public School employee
I wanted to take the opportunity to officially welcome you to the State of Iowa and congratulate you on becoming the 15th President of Des Moines University. You have held many important leadership positions throughout your career, as an associate vice president of Morehouse and as an Executive Vice President and Provost at Meharry Medical College. Each experience has prepared you to excel in your present leadership role.
I know that Des Moines University’s board of trustees saw greatness in you. In time, others will see it as well. I am confident that you have everything that you need to success and fulfill your charge. When greatness lies within you – all that you have to do is release it.
Elizabeth Hoffman
Executive Vice President and Provost
Iowa State University
I am so proud of you – my prayers go out to you and your family during this special time. Be blessed and keep shining.
Cynthia Bond Hopson, Assistant General Secretary
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The United Methodist Church
Hi Angela,
Greetings and Congratulations from all of the Franklins in California, and you should know that we are both pleased and very proud of your distinguished achievement. We truly regret that we will not be able to attend your Presidential Inauguration, but do know that we will be here with you in spirit.
Ellis Franklin
President Franklin,
It has been an absolute pleasure having you, Thaddeus, your sons and Christina here at Des Moines University. I remember the day that you interviewed, you were the only candidate to stop by and look at our photo board of student wedding, engagement and baby photos. That made a lasting impression and a gesture as small as that really showed where your priorities are. Congratulations and have a wonderful week of events!
Chris Mohr, Student Services Assistant