I have mixed feelings when it comes to meat. I grew up on a family farm where my parents raised cattle, hogs and chickens, most of which ended up on someone’s plate (including ours). While I understand people who consider
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It’s that time of year to enjoy the changing fall colors, carve pumpkins, go to football games and get shot – the flu shot, that is. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, chest
Be flu-free this year Read More
It is now easier than ever to share your good news with the DMU community. With the newly created ‘share’ page on the DMU website, you can submit all sorts of information. Here are the types of news we hope
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Des Moines University is now qualified to offer live continuing education activities to Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainers for Category A credit. DMU joins more than 1,100 BOC Approved Providers offering quality continuing education to more than 40,000
Des Moines University approved as BOC provider Read More
The nice weather we’re enjoying is a great reason to get out and about this weekend. If you like art, you will love the annual Octagon Arts Festival just up the interstate in the Main Street Cultural District of downtown
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The August issue of National Geographic magazine featured as its cover story an exploration of sugar and “why we can’t resist it.” Author Rich Cohen takes us on a grim trip through the history, use, increased use and health effects
The not-so-sweet side of sugar Read More
The Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic was honored by clinic administration with a certificate of excellence for an outstanding 2012-2013 fiscal year. The PT Clinic was recognized for boosting the number of patient visits, increasing the number of faculty
Physical Therapy Clinic recognized for outstanding year Read More
Ellen Chaffee, Ph.D., of Bismarck, North Dakota, was appointed to the Des Moines University Board of Trustees at the August 24 board meeting. A senior fellow at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), Chaffee provides consulting
Des Moines University appoints Ellen Chaffee to Board of Trustees Read More
The annual Beaverdale Fall Festival has been on my list of things to do every fall for years now, and it keeps getting better. Things kick off Friday evening with carnival rides, food tents, live music and fireworks. They continue
Let the good times roll Read More