Peter Calusic and Susan Northwall met on June 28, 1976, the beginning of their first year in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (now DMU) at a reception hosted by then-President Leonard Azneer. “We then had the same cadaver […]
Beloved partner, physician inspires lasting legacy Read More
Support from our alumni and friends truly makes a difference in the lives of our students whether through financial assistance, student services and activities, experiential learning opportunities, or campus improvements. We are proud to share with you these highlights of
A fiscal year to be proud of Read More
Allen Auerbach, D.O.’73, contributed to his community and society in multiple ways. He was an adored husband of his wife, Terry, and the beloved father of five, grandfather of three and a family member and friend to numerous others. He
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Every spring, DMU faculty and staff are asked to give back during the Employee Campaign. Throughout the two-week campaign, employees “showed they’re purple” by supporting the University and its efforts to prepare tomorrow’s health care workforce. Together this year, we surpassed the national average of
DMU showed they’re purple during the 2018 Employee Campaign Read More
2017 Year In Review We’re DMU PROUD, And Rightfully So If you’ve attended DMU events over the past year, you’ve likely heard us emphasize the phrase, “DMU Proud.” You’ve seen it on our fundraising materials. On campus, you’ll see our
Howard Graney, D.O.’33, was a giant in osteopathic medicine: A widely respected surgeon and hospital leader, he also was a professor of surgery and a Fellow, president and honored member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS). But those
A well-lived life inspires a legacy Read More
Des Moines University hosted back-to-back events Dec. 9 to honor and thank individuals who’ve had an especially important impact on the University: past Alumni of the Year (AOTY) and leadership donors. The reception honoring AOTY was a new event hosted
DMU honors alumni, donors with special events Read More
Volunteering at a local burn unit inspired Misael Garcia to seek a career as a physician assistant. Always interested in medicine, Brittany Nino chose podiatric medicine for its surgical opportunities and work-life balance; she also has embraced leadership and research
Community turns out to support diversity at DMU at 14th annual Glanton Dinner Read More
While David Lans, D.O.’81, always knew he would follow his father, Allan Lans, D.O.’58, into medicine, he also has always loved music, art and the humanities thanks in large part to his mother, Joan. An accomplished pianist and flutist, she
A musically inspired scholarship Read More
It is a very exciting time at Des Moines University. The past 12 months of hard work, earnest objectives and tireless support from our alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends have continued to inspire us to be the leader in
Celebrating feats from our fiscal year Read More