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Alumni spotlight: Sarah M. Pavelka, M.H.A.’01 Read More
We know many of our students don’t choose a school alone and we know they have to find a place that’s right for their spouse and kids too. So great news: Forbes magazine picked the best places to raise a
Another awesome survey Read More
If you’ve wished you could step into a lab to see current students in action and actually witness students’ skills before picking your graduate school, you can’t miss Discover DMU Day. On June 30, from 2 to 5 p.m., Des
DMU invites you for a hands-on exploration of campus Read More
We know you love your furry friends, but if you live in an apartment, sometimes it can be a challenge to find a place that loves your pets as much as you do. Here’s a list of pet-friendly apartments in
Pet-friendly apartments Read More
(Des Moines, IA) – The public is invited to the Des Moines University (DMU) library for two great exhibits this summer. The “Opening doors: contemporary African American academic surgeons” display arrived June 1 and “Against the odds: making a difference
Now that our glorious sunshine-y summer is here, catch some free flicks under the stars at the Ankeny bandshell! That’s better than a drive-in! Beginning this Friday, June 4, they’ll show a movie at dusk. This week it’s “Monsters vs.
Fun, free stuff in Ankeny Read More
Today marks the first day of orientation for our new class of physician assistant students! We are excited to welcome the PA Class of 2012 to campus. This group of 50 students comes from eleven different states and a variety
Welcome PA students! Read More
The little fleshy appendage hanging from the back of your soft palate is called the “little grape” in Latin. As part of the palate the uvula helps seal off your nasal cavity from your throat cavity during swallowing. This works
Anatomy word of the month: uvula Read More
Get thee to the State Library on Thursday or Friday (June 3-4)! The state medical library closed in March and they’re selling medical books and journals! The state library is in the Miller Building, 1112 E. Grand Ave., and is
Health & medical book sale Read More
From 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on June 5, you can pretend to be Greek. It’s Greek Food Fair time! It’s held at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Admission & tours are free. Food is ala carte or
Gyros, kabobs, music & more! Read More