(Des Moines, IA) – The public is invited to a free presentation by James H. Jones, Ph.D., author of Bad Blood: The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, A Tragedy of Race and Medicine. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Dr. […]
DMU welcomes famed author in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read More
Written by Barb Boose, guest blogger & editor of ‘DMU Magazine’ As we reflect on the year that’s ending and the new one ahead, it’s a good time to remember the men and women serving our country here and abroad.
Alumni in the military Read More
Every year DMU students throw a holiday party for residents at the House of Mercy. House of Mercy is an organization sponsored by Mercy Medical Center to assist at-risk women and children. This year’s party was organized by the Pediatrics
‘Tis the season for giving Read More
Huge pat on the back to DMU PA students who took time out of studying to volunteer in the spirit of Christmas cheer! On Dec. 7 a group of students visited nursing homes to cheer up residents. The following weekend
PA students in the holiday spirit Read More
(Des Moines, IA) – Paul Ruza, D.O., of Farmington Hills, MI, recently committed $400,000 toward scholarships at Des Moines University (DMU). Dr. Ruza is a 1956 graduate of DMU, then called Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy & Surgery. The
Generous donation to DMU results in new scholarship, renamed lecture hall Read More
You’re probably looking at this photo thinking, “Why would those people wear such silly sweaters, let alone three of the same?” Well, those are just three of the 80+ people that attended last night’s Epic Ugly Sweater Party at Impromptu Studio, one
I do not know much about Roxane Joens-Matre, but with few encounters, it was apparent she enjoyed teaching, which made me enjoy my online class in Social and Behavioral Science with her. She made the time to help many of
Mourning a great teacher Read More
On Saturday, buy handmade items directly from the artist/crafter/photographer at Craft Saturday on Dec. 6, noon-7, 216 4th St. in Des Moines. This is a regular event. I’ve gone and it’s really fun with great stuff. Check it out! Enjoy 3+
Cool upcoming events Read More
Recently I have been talking with some of my senior undergraduate friends about the medical school application process. A lot of them have submitted through AACOMAS and/or AMCAS and are starting to fill out the secondary forms and schedule interviews.
Wait a year or proceed directly to med school? Read More
Students from DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and physicians from the DMU’s Foot & Ankle Institute will provide foot assessments, simple treatments and diabetes-screenings December 16, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Polk County Health Department, 1907 Carpenter Ave.
DMU partners with Polk Co. Health Dept. for free foot care clinic Read More