It’s punkin-time!!!
It sounds like this week will be pretty nice considering the season, anyway… A few chances for rain but highs in the 60s until Thursday. So, before it turns too cold, you should definitely take time to visit a pumpkin
Our wellness program rocks!!
Whether you’re a student or staff member you are probably well aware of how many wellness opportunities we have. For those of you in the community or considering attending DMU, check out the following video. Please note that we now
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Des Moines University President Terry Branstad retires
DMU board of trustees names interim president (Des Moines, Iowa) – At noon today in a private session, Des Moines University President Terry E. Branstad announced his retirement to students, staff and faculty. Effective immediately, he is now free to
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Frantic…YES I AM!
Today is a special day for all of us third-year podiatry students. It is the day our clerkship applications open up and letters are being sent out to request a month for a clerkship of our choice. However, it’s not
Quality health care in Iowa
Did you know your quality of health care depends on where you live? Here’s the map that shows the rankings of states — Iowa is #2 healthiest, behind Vermont. YAY! Is it the fresh air? Friendly people? Access to fresh
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Reorganizing academic priorities
It’s so easy to blow off an entire day after an exam… only to regret that I wished I had more time to study other things. Currently, my academic priorities include podiatric medicine, podiatric research and public health. What I
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Fond memories of fall break
VACATIONS ARE FABULOUS! Free time is not something I know much about since we started school. However, the first week of September was our “fall break.” I’m pretty sure it wasn’t even fall yet but I won’t complain about time
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Physician Assistant Week
October 6-12 is National Physician Assistant Week. Physician Assistants are a vital part of our health care system. Remember to thank them for what they do both this week and in the future. As part of PA Week, DMU PA
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International art exhibit coming to Des Moines
Des Moines University is excited to bring Art 4 Health (A4H) to Iowa. A4H is a traveling art exhibit launched by the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland to increase awareness of global women’s health issues and promote the message
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Cheap night out for the family!
A couple specials caught my eye today and they’re both for this Thursday. Combine ’em for a nice family night out for decently cheap! Hy-Vee is having an all-you-can-eat-for-$1 chili dinner Thursday, 4-7 p.m. This is at all Des Moines-area
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