Happy HOWL-idays
Our campus is closed today so I’ll keep it lighthearted as I imagine most people are busy today… So if you have a few minutes, enjoy these videos on our site. These lil puppies bark you a holiday greeting:
Baby, it’s cold outside…
…so stay indoors where it’s toasty warm & watch some Christmas videos! (If you’re reading this via email, click here to view on our site so you can actually see the videos!) First up, a few renditions of “Baby it’s
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Pass the potatoes at holiday dinners, not the flu
Today’s post is a health public service announcement: Seasonal flu will soon be arriving in our community. Even if you have been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus you need to protect yourself against seasonal influenza. If you have not been
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Wash, wash, wash your hands!
So today I thought I’d share some fun public health videos as a (somewhat gross) reminder to keep your germs to yourself… (if you’re reading this post on email, click here to our site to see these videos!) Here’s a
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Budgeting
I don’t know about you, but around this season with sales and massive advertising, I can’t help but want to shop for myself. I was at the Goodwill store yesterday to drop off some donations (I’ve finally said good-bye to
An insider’s perspective
I like this series called “fresh view” by local photographers of what they like in central Iowa. Check out Andrea’s awesome work! Please share your favorite photos of beloved Des Moines haunts here or on DMU’s Facebook page! Did you
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OMG, Santa is real!
Ok, maybe not so much but my prayers have been answered and I am Kindle-ing! Best gift ever! Any recommendations on books I should read? I like humor, nonfiction and medically-related stories like Oliver Sacks stuff. On my queue is
Oh, the weather outside is frightful…
…But the DMU library’s so delightful. I know that’s what you’re all singing, cozied up to study hard! As I’m sure everybody in Iowa knows we are in the middle of some chilly weather. To get the latest on early
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POSTPONED: Dec. 8 Health Career Explorer Post 141 meeting postponed until Dec. 15
The 7 p.m. meeting of Health Career Explorer Post 141 at Des Moines University scheduled for tomorrow, December 8, has been POSTPONED due to weather. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on December 15 in the Academic Center.
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Best bang for the buck
Happy Monday, ya’ll!!! Hope you all had a great weekend, stayed cozy and are ready for another week. The Des Moines metro area ranked #4 on Forbes’ new list of best cities for an affordable lifestyle! That’s good to know
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