The phrase “stop drop and roll” refers to a procedure taught by the fire department to individuals so that they can survive a fire and avoid burns. It is a protective maneuver which has saved lives. Perhaps an extreme parallel […]
Stop, Rock, and Rejuvenate! Read More
The word friendship is used liberally to describe many of our relationships with those we have encountered and interacted with from our early days in elementary school to high school, through college, into adulthood. We all typically have friends at
Friends Are Like Stars! Read More
Regardless of years of effort to make a difference, the gender gap in the sciences remains wide. The many efforts from public school systems, colleges and universities, various non-profits, and even the Girls Scouts, are having an impact but we
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It is not uncommon for a college/university president to have a cabinet. Typically, it is made up of all direct reports to the president and represents the senior leadership of the organization. Upon arrival at Des Moines University (DMU) I
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Brooklyn, NY, native Ralph Levy, D.O.’60, had never been to the Midwest before he arrived at DMU, then the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery. After he graduated, he returned east to an internship at Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Hospital
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Have you noticed that in the last few years, colleges and universities have been announcing they have just hired the “first” woman president or perhaps the “first woman person of color” president? It appears as if we are making progress
An Unconventional Journey Read More
Des Moines University will grant degrees to 463 graduates at the University’s 115th Commencement Ceremony, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean from each of
463 graduates to cross the stage at DMU’s 115th Commencement Read More
Every year, the Des Moines Business Record celebrates the work of women who have made a difference with its “Women of Influence” awards. According to the publication’s website, recipients have “devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They’ve spent countless hours on various boards and they’ve blazed a
President Franklin named to Business Record’s Women of Influence Read More
Des Moines University will grant 539 degrees at its 2014 Commencement Ceremony, the 114th in the university’s history, on Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean
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Based upon recent awards as well as broad utilization by DMU students and employees, the University’s wellness program is in excellent health. In April, DMU received a 2014 Healthy Iowa College or University Award, along with the University of Northern
DMU wins Healthy Iowa Award Read More