Do you ever have an intense craving for carbs after an exhausting day of work? This recipe might be for you. It’s pretty simple and you can throw whatever veggies you want in it. I was craving black beans so […]
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UPDATE on 10/13/10: Tickets are now sold out. The 2010 Des Moines University Glanton Scholarship Dinner at the Meadows at Prairie Meadows will honor Iowa’s former governor, Robert D. Ray, and a few tickets are still available. The October 14
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Friday kicks off my all-time favorite outdoor festival in Des Moines, The World Food Festival!! If you’ve read this blog for awhile, you know that means a lot – I love festivals & I love to eat! This event is
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On October 13, our global health department and the Heartland Global Health Consortium are again hosting an awesome conference. This year’s topic, “the influence of agriculture on global health,” ties really nicely to the World Food Prize conference going on
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In conjunction with the esteemed World Food Prize Festival in October, Des Moines University (DMU) will host “The Influence of Agriculture on Global Health” on October 13. Speakers include: • Paul Schickler, president of Pioneer Hi-Bred International • Dr. Robert
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(Des Moines, IA) – Locally parents worry about childhood obesity. In other countries parents worry about getting enough food to feed their families. The film “Starved for Attention,” exposes the neglected atrocities of childhood malnutrition around the world. The public
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On Wednesday, Sept. 29 (which is probably today for most readers), DMU has a special guest presenting at noon in the Student Education Center auditorium. Vice Admiral Adam M. Robinson, Jr., M.D., will be speaking about the Navy’s humanitarian aid
Come again some other day, preferably not anytime soon! This week has been a sloppy wet mess! I’ve heard people with kids lamenting that they can’t play outside. So what do you do when it’s rainy or (I know it’s
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Today is the annual PT & other health profession job fair at DMU. It’s 1-4 p.m. in the Olsen Medical Education Center. Free & open to all! Come meet health-related employers who NEED YOU!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a HUGE fan of Summerfield’s cafeteria, especially with all their fancy new updates & entree options. BUT sometimes it’s nice to get away over lunch & today is such a day…. Luckily for you there
Lunch event TODAY, Thursday! Read More