I know you’re thinking about it… dreaming of corndogs and ice cold lemonade last night, weren’t you? It’s understandable, really! You know you wanna do it… So jump in the car & head to the state fair! YES, right now. […]
TODAY is DMU Day at the fair! Read More
Today kicks off orientation for most of our new students. We’re all excited to see new faces and make new friends! Here are some good sites to learn more about your new city: www.desmoinesmetro.com or www.seedesmoines.com and, of course, the
Welcome! Take a look around! Read More
Last week several representatives from DMU attended the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) annual “Swinging for Scholars” golf outing. We sponsored a hole and distributed DMU golf towels, which turned out to be a useful tool on such a dreary day!
37 days ’til the Iowa State Fair begins! WOOOHOO!! I love our fair. State Fair screenings, 2008 Mark your calendar for two very special days at the fair – Aug. 15 & 16. These are the days our wonderful
State fair countdown… Read More
Des Moines University is serious about community service. We do SO many projects every year it’s hard to keep track of them. So when United Way of Central Iowa had a contest for videos describing how an organization “Lives United,”
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As you may know, a great number of DMU students live near campus. I watch them from my window every day as they dodge cars on Grand Ave. on their way to class. The last few weeks has been another
I decided this past week, May 2 through May 9, was going to be my BEST WEEK EVER.* How did I come to this conclusion? I was (self) diagnosed with Toomuchstudyitis, was getting kind of restless, and needed an excuse
Before we send students out to treat patients, we prepare them every which way we can. One of the first things they do as a student is take anatomy. The learn every muscle, bone, vein and organ first-hand. They know
Annual memorial service Read More
If you saw students dressed as KISS, wearing hands like the HULK or calling themselves Membrane Attack Complex, what would you think they were up to? If you guessed playing dodgeball, you’re correct! To see photos of this crazy event,
What’re those crazy students up to? Read More
This event is open to students, staff, faculty and the public. Everyone can learn! Plus, it’s free to attend. There’s a cafeteria near the auditorium if you want to grab lunch to eat during the event.
Awesome event comin’ up! Read More