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DMACC in the News: Headlines & Highlights

Posted March 28, 2024

Be sure to check out these recent stories that feature DMACC and members of our College community:

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Raccoon Valley Radio (3/28/24), "DMACC Hosting Event in Perry Supporting National Crime Victims' Rights Week" —​ National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be held April 21-27, but Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is having events next week, with one set in Perry. DMACC will be at the Perry VanKirk Center on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. with graphic design student giveaways, crime victims’ rights historical panels and public art opportunities ... read more.​​

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Carroll Times Herald (3/23/24), "One step closer to becoming a nurse Having a goal of becoming an obstetrics nurse, Abby Kerkhoff will soon take one final exam — all without the financial hurdle. Wanting to be a nurse for most of her life, Kerkhoff credited her aunt, who’s also an OB nurse, for her career choice. “I always wanted to be like her,” Kerkhoff said. Finishing up her last semester at the local Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campus, Kerkhoff was recently awarded the Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship ... read more here.

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Des Moines Register (3/18/24), "April 3 Job Fair Planned for Tyson Workers at Closing Perry Plant" — The first job fair for workers at the closing Tyson Foods plant in Perry will be held from 3-6 p.m. on April 3 at the Hotel Pattee, 1112 Willis Ave. in downtown Perry, a group of Perry leaders who've dubbed themselves the Perry Action Team has announced. Nearly 1,300 workers stand to lose their jobs when Arkansas-based Tyson closes the plant June 28. Local, state and regional officials are organizing a series of job fairs in April and May to help them find new employment, says the group, which includes the city administrator and representatives of business groups and the Des Moines Area Community College Perry VanKirk Career Academy ... read more here.

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KWBG 1590 AM Radio-Boone, (3/12/24), "Tuned In: DMACC Honors & In My Boots 5K— Ryann Shipley, Bonnie Rozenberk and Sean Taylor recently joined the KWBG Radio team LIVE on-air to talk about the DMACC Honors Program, as well as the upcoming DMACC In My Boots 5K event. Taylor started the project 10 years ago to help raise awareness for issues faced by military veterans ... listen to the segment.

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Newton Daily News (3/12/24), "Golden year volunteers: Jasper County RSVP team makes a difference in community" — Bill Harrison, 94, of Newton spends up to three days a week each tax season to help low-income Jasper County residents file their state and federal returns at no cost. He doesn’t ask for a paycheck. He doesn’t ask for a trophy, nor a medal. All he gets in return is the satisfaction of knowing he helped his fellow neighbors. For the past 20 years Harrison has participated in Jasper County RSVP’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which offers free filings for individuals with an annual income of $64,000 or less and who have no rental property income (unless they are active military) and no farm income or farm losses. So far, more than 400 residents have met with volunteer tax preparers to help them with their returns this year, putting Jasper County RSVP well on its way to meeting its goal to help 600 to 700 people by end of tax season. The RSVP program is hosted inside the ISU Extension and Outreach Jasper County​ offices at the DMACC Newton Campus ... read more here.​

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Carroll Times Herald (3/11/24), "Carroll educator Knott remembered as ‘the best of Iowans’—​ Carroll Mayor Jerry Fleshner visited his former teacher Jim Knott’s house this past fall. Fleshner, a 1975 Carroll High School alum, was running for the office he holds now at City Hall. “I stopped by his home seeking permission to put a campaign sign in his yard,” Fleshner said. “The reality is that the sign meant nothing but the conversation meant everything. We were able to visit at length with me leaving still amazed at his knowledge on all topics from education, world affairs, all the way down to local politics.” As an educator, Knott — whose students, long after their days in his classes referred to him as “Mr. Knott” — was revered by generations, Fleshner said ... read more here.​​

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Carroll Times Herald (3/7/24), "DMACC nursing programs brings international connection​" — Flying miles away from their home country, a select number of international students from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) envision themselves caring for patients — whether it’s in Iowa or another part of the world. The students are studying in the nursing program at the DMACC Carroll Campus, each having a district story for coming overseas ... read more here​.

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WHO-TV NBC 13 (3/6/24), "Program at DMACC designed to help adults read— One in six adults in Polk County struggle with reading, but it’s not too late to learn. Literacy specialist Anne Murr and student James Green share details about a program at DMACC that is changing people’s lives ... watch the story here​.​

Now-April 6th: DMACC Ankeny Theatre & Grand View Univ. Co-Production of 'Head Over Heels'

Posted March 28, 2024

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The laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of The Go-Go’s, the iconic,1980's all-female rock band​

  • This marks the second time that DMACC and Grand View University have worked together to perform a play.

  • Performances will be held at the Grand View Viking Theatre (March 25th-28th) and the Black Box Theatre at the DMACC Ankeny Campus (April 3rd-6th).

  • All show dates are FREE to attend and open to the public.​

The DMACC Ankeny Theatre and Grand View University (GVU) Theatre are teaming up once again, this time with a co-production of the musical comedy “Head Over Heels” that will feature free performances at both colleges, March 25th-April 6th.

This marks the second time the two colleges have worked together on a theatre production. Their first collaboration was a co-production of the play “Ghost Bike” by Laura Jacqmin in 2018.

“At the time of our first collaboration, DMACC and Grand View University both had relatively small theatre departments, so collaborating offered us an opportunity to do a big-cast show,” said Carl Lindberg, DMACC Theatre Program Chair. “The success of that show back in 2018 led us to revisit the idea of a co-production, and one may have happened sooner if it weren’t for the height of the COVID pandemic preventing it. We’re excited to be working together again.”

“Head Over Heels” is a new musical comedy that was developed by the visionaries who rocked Broadway with “Hedwig and the Angry Inch, “Avenue Q” and "Spring Awakening.” It features a laugh-out-loud love story that’s set to the hit music of the iconic, 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go’s​, including their hit songs “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “Vacation,” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.” The story follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction – only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. ​​​

Reserve your free tickets

All performances of “Head Over Heels” are FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start time.

To reserve free tickets for the performance date/time of your choice, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dmacc-ankeny-theatre-53595499573.

If you would like to reserve free tickets in the ASL-Interpreted section during the 7:30 p.m. show on Sat., April 6th, please visit the ticket link and select the April 6th show. Then click on the tickets button and enter the code ASL406 in the promo code box.

Performances dates, times and locations are as follows:

March 25th-28th: Grand View Viking Theatre (2811 E.14th Street, Des Moines)

  • Mon., March 25th, 7:30 p.m., Grand View Viking Theatre

  • Tues., March 26th, 7:30 p.m., Grand View Viking Theatre

  • Wed., March 27th, 7:30 p.m., Grand View Viking Theatre

  • Thur., March 28th, 7:30 p.m., Grand View Viking Theatre

April 3rd-6th: Black Box Theatre at DMACC Ankeny Campus (2006 S. Ankeny Blvd., Bldg. #5 Student Center, Ankeny)

  • Wed., April 3rd, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, DMACC Ankeny Campus

  • Thur., April 4th, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, DMACC Ankeny Campus

  • Fri., April 5th, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, DMACC Ankeny Campus

  • Sat., April 6th, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, DMACC Ankeny Campus (ASL-interpreted performance)

“Head Over Heels” is based upon “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney and was conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder.

DMACC and Grand View University’s co-production of the play is being directed by Kristin Larson, Chair of Theatre Arts & Speech and Theatre Professor at Grand View University.

Casting was done collaboratively between the two schools, and the play’s creative team includes multiple faculty and staff members from both DMACC and Grand View University, as well as professionals from the Des Moines Metro area.

Lindberg said the play had been a lot of fun to rehearse and prepare.

“I think the Go-Go’s music has been an absolute delight for everyone to work on,” Lindberg said. “The play is a ton of fun. With the music and costumes, the language and characters are heightened. There are puppets, too. And I think all of that, together with the play's themes, will really connect with our student audience members.”  

The Cast

  • Bailey Dorr, DMACC student from Carlisle

  • Joseph Michael Brevik, DMACC student from Johnston

  • Aspen Field, DMACC student from Urbandale

  • N. B. Sullivan, DMACC student from Ames

  • Emalee Levin, DMACC student from Ames

  • Kit Adams, DMACC student from Bondurant

  • Emily Tavegia, GVU student from Pleasant Hill

  • Ayden Frisk, DMACC student from Ankeny

  • Isaac Bleich-Sisco, GVU student and DMACC graduate from Urbandale

  • Katy Crowley, GVU student and DMACC graduate from Des Moines

  • Alexandria Thompson, DMACC student from Ankeny

  • Anika Ernst, GVU student from Des Moines

  • Jacqueline Boardman, GVU student from Clive

  • Dawson Craig, GVU student and DMACC alum from Des Moines

  • David Korkow, GVU student and DMACC alum from Johnston

  • Jadyn Yaw, DMACC student from Des Moines

For more information about the show, please visit dmacc.edu/theatre/ankeny or grandview.edu/theatre.​

Students, Apply Now! — DMACC Diversity Commission Student Awards for Summer 2024

Posted March 26, 2024

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Calling all current DMACC students: The DMACC Diversity Commission​ is accepting applications for its Summer 2024 Student Awards​ now through 5 p.m. on Mon., April 15th

The Diversity Commission Student Award is designed for students who actively engage with issues of diversity, equity and/or inclusion. The Diversity Commission is committed to fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of diversity and social justice at DMACC, as well as in our larger communities, and believes that awarding this scholarship can help further that work. ​ 

All current DMACC students are eligible for this award; however, students may only receive an award once per academic year (fall to summer). Awards are usually given in amounts ranging from $100 to $250 per student, and will be distributed in the form of gift cards. 

APPLY NOW! Just click here to submit your application before the 5 p.m. deadline on Mon., April 15th.

With any questions, please email diversitycommission@dmacc.edu.

DMACC Students Excel at 2024 Iowa PAS State Leadership Conference

Posted March 26, 2024

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Members of the DMACC chapter of the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS)​ take a group photo during the 2024 Iowa ​PAS ​State Leadership Conference. Pictured are (front row, left to right)​ Emily Campbell, DMACC faculty member and Co-PAS Advisor; and DMACC students Chyane Davidson, Calla Langel, Amanda Ostrem, Morgan McKay and Ashlee Tomlinson; (second row, left to right), Andrea Rouse, DMACC faculty member and Co-PAS Advisor; and DMACC students Abbie Matthias, EmiLee Brown, McKinze Ogden, Alicia Westering, Jack Larson and Jonah Schumacher; (back row, left to right) DMACC students Alex Rouse, Sam Roberts, Preston Daufeldt, Dakota Boline and Steven Terrell.

The DMACC chapter of the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS)​ recently made a successful trip to the 2024 Iowa ​PAS State Leadership Conference​, which was held Feb. 6th-8th at the Honey Creek Resort in Moravia. A total of 237 students, faculty and staff members from 10 Iowa colleges and universities were in attendance, including 31 students from DMACC who represented our Agribusiness, Horticulture, Veterinary Technology ​and Liberal Arts programs.

Throughout the conference, students competed in various ​Career Program Area (CPA) events, which are specific to students' career interest areas. The CPA events also allow students to enhance and improve their overall self-confidence, as well as their skills in leadership, oral and written communications, organization, information gathering, goal-setting, presentation and time management.

Podium finishes for DMACC's CPA entries included:

  • Floriculture Team: 2nd Place

  • Kelly Peterson: 3rd Place Individual, Floriculture

  • Poultry Team: 2nd Place

  • Sheep/Goat Team: 2nd Place

  • Soils Team: 3rd Place

  • Swine Team: 1st Place

  • Dakota Boline: 3rd Place Individual, Swine

  • Amanda Ostrem: 2nd Place Individual, Swine

  • Jonah Schumacher: 1st Place Individual, Swine

  • McKenzie Ogden: 1st Place Individual, Animal Health/Vet Tech

  • EmiLee Brown: 3rd Place Individual, Ag Sales

  • Jacob Fuller: 1st Place Individual, Ag Sales

  • Amanda Ostrem: 1st Place Individual, Ag Promotion and Marketing

  • Amanda Ostrem: 1st Place Individual, Career Planning Ag Systems

  • Calla Langel: 2nd Place Individual, Career Planning Plant Systems

  • Luke Van Essen: 2nd Place Individual, Employment Interview Ag Power Systems

  • Alex Rouse: 2nd Place Individual, Employment Interview Livestock/Dairy Services

  • Jonah Schumacher: 2nd Place Individual Livestock/Dairy Production

  • Carson Kelderman: 1st Place, Prepared Speaking

DMACC students also competed in the agronomy, beef, college bowl, conservation & natural resources, dairy and ag education CPA events during the conference. Several individuals and teams have qualified for the national level, where they will compete against PAS members from chapters throughout the United States March 11th-14th in Springfield, Ill. 

The DMACC PAS Chapter was the recipient of the 2024 Iowa PAS Premier Chapter Award. The premier chapter award is given to one Iowa PAS chapter annually which leads the state in active membership, participation, events, and quality of programming.

Andrea Rouse, DMACC PAS co-advisor, was the recipient of the 2024 Iowa PAS Outstanding Advisor Award. The outstanding advisor award is given to one Iowa PAS advisor annually who exhibits leadership, innovation, and service to Iowa PAS and their local chapter.

Students Sam Roberts ('24, Agribusiness), Paige Roberts ('22, Agribusiness) and Kylie Peck (non-degree seeking, '23) retired from their year of service to Iowa PAS as state officers.

Two full-time DMACC Agribusiness students, Ashlee Tomlinson and EmiLee Brown, ran for state PAS officer positions. Kylie Peck and Paige Roberts also ran for re-election. Kylie Peck was elected as president, Paige Roberts was elected secretary and Ashlee Tomlinson was elected a vice president for the year 2024-2025. DMACC alum Kaylee Young (Agribusiness, '23) also ran and was elected to a vice president position.

The DMACC PAS chapter is led by student president Ashlee Tomlinson and faculty members Andrea Rouse and Emily Campbell, who serve as co-advisors. Veterinary technician program chair Dr. Amy Fertig and horticulture faculty member Christina Riessen also assist the chapter.

Urban Campus Students Join DMACC President Rob Denson for Lunch

Posted March 26, 2024

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DMACC President Rob Denson (above, far left) joins DMACC students for a photo after the group met for lunch on Thur., March 21st, at the College's Urban Campus in Des Moines. As part of his ongoing "Lunch With the President" Series, President Denson regularly joins students for lunch at each of DMACC's six campuses and seven learning center locations, as well as with online students via Zoom. The informal lunches create an opportunity for Denson to hear directly from students about what they like best about attending DMACC and how the college could help improve their experience.

Participants in the March 21st "Lunch With the President" at the DMACC Urban Campus were (from left to right) Rob Denson, DMACC President; Dah Meh, a DMACC Business student from Des Moines; Jericka Austin, a DMACC Human Services student from Des Moines; Jacqueline Bihoyiki, a DMACC Liberal Arts student from Altoona; Estella Mukiza​, a DMACC Human Services student from Des Moines; Josue Diaz, a DMACC Horticulture student from Des Moines; Whitney Smith, a DMACC Liberal Arts student from Peoria, Ill.; Victoria Lewis, a DMACC Liberal Arts student from Des Moines; Ruth Castro, a DMACC Liberal Arts student from Des Moines; and Liandra Maldonado, a DMACC Liberal Arts student from Des Moines.

April 1st: Club West Meeting at West Campus

Posted March 26, 2024

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Club West, the official Student Activities Council at the DMACC West Campus, will host its next meeting from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Mon., April 1st, in Room 119E at the West Campus, and all students at West are welcome and encouraged to attend. It's never too late to join the fun! FREE lunch will be provided.

With any questions, just email clubwest@dmacc.edu​.

April 2nd: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Meeting at West Campus

Posted March 26, 2024

The DMACC West Campus chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society will hold its next meeting from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tues., April 2nd, in 202C (Auditorium) at the West Campus. Come enjoy some FREE lunch as we discuss leadership opportunities!

With any questions, please email PTK Advisor Dr. Jessica Thistle at jcthistle@dmacc.edu.

April 4th: 15th Annual Celebrate! Innovation (ciLive! 15) at DMACC Speaker Series at West Campus

Posted March 26, 2024

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Join us for the 15th Annual Celebrate! Innovation (ciLive! 15) at DMACC Speaker Series event beginning at 9 a.m. on Thur., April 4th, at the DMACC West Campus! The theme of this year's event is "No Limits." 

ciLive! at DMACC is FREE to attend, so bring your family and friends! 

Be sure to visit ci.live to learn more about this year's speakers, who will appear as follows:

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email clubwest@dmacc.edu.

DMACC Dental Hygiene Clinic Offering FREE Dental Cleanings for Current Students this Spring

Posted March 25, 2024

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Now through the end of the 2024 Spring Semester, the DMACC Dental Hygiene Clinic​ is offering dental cleanings FREE of charge for current DMACC students! The clinic is located in Bldg. #9 on the Ankeny Campus. To schedule an appointment, please call (515) 964-6280.​

March 25th: DMACC Student Life Bear Essentials Newsletter

Posted March 25, 2024

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Hello​, DMACC Bears! Be sure to check out this week's edition of the ​Bear Essentials ​newsletter to get the latest info about events and activities that are happening across DMACC this week. We hope something catches your eye as a fun way to get involved!

Read all about it: Just click ​here​ to read the March 25th edition of the newsletter.​​​

March is Women's History Month! Scan the below QR code or cli​c​k​ here to check out some great ​resources.​​​​

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DMACC Men's Basketball Team Drops 89-61 Decision to DDCC

Posted March 22, 2024

Bears fall to 29-5 for the season​

  • Sophomores Angelo Winkel, Trey Lewis and James Glenn lead DMACC with 13 points apiece​.

  • Bears fall behind early in the first half and never recover.

  • DMACC faces Parkland College in an elimination game on March 22nd.

Top-seeded Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) used a 14-0 run early in the game to open up a 14-4 lead against the DMACC men's basketball team and handed the eight-seeded Bears an 89-61 loss in the quarterfinals of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 2024 Division II Men's Basketball Championship Tournament​ on March 21st at Danville, Ill.

DMACC, which fell to 29-5, got an early 4-0 lead on a three-point basket by sophomore Trey Lewis of Johnston and a free throw from sophomore Angelo Winkel of Algona but went two and a half minutes without a point and DDCC took advantage with a 14-0 run and never trailed the rest of the way.

DMACC closed to within five points on three occasions in the first half but got no closer as DDCC took a 45-34 lead into halftime and outscored the Bears 11-1 over the first four and a half minutes of the second half to take a commanding 56-35 lead with 15 minutes, 33 seconds, to play. DDCC led by as many as 28 points in the half and DMACC never got closer than 18 points.

Winkel, Lewis and sophomore James Glenn of Altoona led DMACC with 13 points apiece. The Bears, who shot 51 percent, including 38 percent from three-point range in a 98-74 win over Pima Community College (PCC) in their tournament opener on March 19th, didn't come close to that against DDCC. They were 23-of-54 from the field for 42 percent and made just eight of 24 three-point attempts for 33 percent. DMACC made seven of 13 free throws for 54 percent.

Turnovers hurt the Bears as they committed 20, leading to 23 points for DDCC. The Storm got 58 points in the paint and 26 points from the bench.

DDCC came away with a 38-31 advantage on the boards with sophomore Victor Desmond of Onalaska, Wis., leading DMACC with seven rebounds. Desmond also topped the Bears in assists with four.

DMACC will face seventh-seeded Parkland College (PC) in a consolation bracket game at 3 p.m. on March 22nd. PC is also 29-5. The DMACC-PC winner will advance to the fifth-place game March 23rd at 1 p.m. The 2023-24 season will come to a close for the DMACC-PCC loser.​

DMACC Baseball Team Drops 10-Inning Decision to ICCC, 11-9

Posted March 22, 2024

​Bears fall to 12-11 overall and 0-3 in the ICCAC​

  • Freshman Jackson Manning leads DMACC with three hits and an RBI.

  • Sophomores Colin Driscoll and Noah Thein drive in two runs apiece.

  • Sophomore Thomas King falls to 0-1 with the loss.

Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) scored two runs in the top of the 10th and held DMACC scoreless in the bottom of the inning to take an 11-9 decision from the Bears on March 21st at the DMACC baseball diamond.

The loss was the third straight for the DMACC baseball, dropping the Bears to 12-11 overall and 0-3 in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC).

ICCC, ranked fourth in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), improved to 23-1 overall and 1-1 in the conference.

ICCC led throughout the game. The Tritons broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the top of the third and pulled away from a 2-2 tie with a run in the fifth, three in the sixth and two in the eighth. DMACC sent the games into extra innings with four runs in the bottom of the eighth and three in the bottom of the ninth.

Freshman Jackson Manning of Keosauqua led DMACC with three hits, and sophomores Cael Boever of Sioux City, Cory Bantam of Woodbine and Kannon Coakley of Maquoketa had two hits apiece, including doubles by Bantam and Coakley. Sophomore Noah Thein of Dewitt and freshman Kaden Frommelt of Marion also doubled. Driscoll and Thein drove in two runs apiece.

The Bears used seven pitchers in the game. Sophomore Ty Madison of Omaha, Neb., started and went three innings. He allowed three runs on three hits and walked three batters. Sophomore Alex Berends of Story City went an inning and two thirds, allowing one run on three hits, and sophomore Eli Lehrman of Anamosa gave up three runs on one hit and walked two batters in two-thirds of an inning. Sophomore Max Martin of Franklin, Wis., worked an inning and two-thirds, allowing two runs on one hit with one strikeout and two walks, and sophomore Jacob Sjuts of Humphrey, Neb., walked the only batter he faced. The loss went to sophomore Thomas King of West Des Moines, who is 0-1. He pitched two and a third innings, allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts and three walks. Sophomore Jai Jensen of Clinton pitched two-thirds of an inning and gave up one run on one hit. He struck out two and walked one.

DMACC and ICCC will play a doubleheader on March 24th at the DMACC baseball diamond.​

March 2024 Edition: DMACC Newton Campus Stall Street Times

Posted March 11, 2024

The March 2024 edition of the Stall Street Times at the DMACC Newton Campus has arrived!

Just clic​k​ h​ere to download/print a PDF version of the newsletter.​​

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April 1st-4th: FREE National Crime Victims' Rights Week Educational & Awareness Activities at DMACC

Posted March 11, 2024

​Activities will be held April 1st-4th at DMACC locations in Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Des Moines, Newton, Perry and beyond

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  • This year's National Crime Victims' Rights Week theme is “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors."

  • It is critical that we all work to create safe environments for crime victims to share what happened to them; by doing so, we're able to offer support, options for life-saving services and hope.

  • All DMACC activities supporting National Crime Victims' Rights Week are FREE to attend and open to the public; a complete list of planned activities across the College can be found at ncvrw.dmacc.edu​.

DMACC will honor crime victims and survivors by hosting a series of free educational and awareness-focused activities April 1st-4th in support of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), which takes place at the end of April this year.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week has been observed in Iowa and across the nation every April since 1981, with a goal of raising awareness of crime victims' issues and rights and introducing community members to available resources and services in their area.

“We are a community first and foremost at DMACC," said Dr. Samantha O'Hara, a DMACC Criminal Justice Professor at the College's Ankeny Campus. “And as a community, it's crucial that we listen to victims and support them throughout the criminal justice process and beyond. By providing a variety of educational and awareness-building opportunities, our goal is to help everyone feel more connected to available resources and services."  

According to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were more than 6.6 million violent victimizations of persons age 12 or older in the United States in 2022, up from 4.6 million the year before. Additionally, only about 2 in 5 (42 percent) of violent victimizations were reported to police in 2022, the most recent year with complete data available.

How would you help?

The 2024 NCVRW theme – How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors – asks all of us how we can help crime victims. Do you know the services available in your local community? Are you prepared if someone you know tells you about a victimization? Does your organization use trauma-informed strategies? How can we all work to create supportive and safe environments for crime victims to share what happened, access services and perhaps find healing?

As a reflection of this theme, DMACC will host a variety of activities, April 1st-4th, to help share information about victims' rights and resources and to underscore the importance of listening to survivors' voices in every space where decisions are made.

Activities will range from a presentation on “The Cari Farver Homicide: A Cold Case in the Digital Age" from Special Deputy Anthony Kava with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office and as seen in the Netflix documentary “Lover, Stalker, Killer" (April 1st, DMACC Ankeny Campus) to a story walk for the book "Catching Flight: Soaring on the W​ings of Birds​" by Rebekah Lowell (April 2nd, DMACC Boone Campus) to a Domestic Violence Simulation presented by Children & Families of Iowa (April 4th, DMACC Ames Hunziker Center).

A complete listing of DMACC NCVRW activities can be found at ncvrw.dmacc.edu, including events happening at each of the following DMACC locations:

Participating DMACC programs include Criminal Justice, Sociology and Psychology in the College's Public and Community Services Pathway; Fashion, Graphic Design and Culinary Arts in the DMACC Design, Media and Arts Pathway; and Welding in the DMACC Engineering and Manufacturing Pathway. Additionally, the DMACC Boone Campus Social Justice Club, DMACC Campus Chronicle student newspaper, DMACC Criminal Justice Club, DMACC Counseling Services, DMACC Libraries, DMACC Fashion Design Club and DMACC Student Activities Councils are collaborating and supporting this important observance.

All DMACC community members, as well as the members of the general public, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Media members interested in covering any of the activities should contact Lisa Schmitz at (515) 964-6813 or lmschmitz@dmacc.edu.       

Get more information

In addition to planned activities at DMACC, visit ncvrw.dmacc.edu for more information about culturally specific and local resources for victims, as well as details about other activities happening in Central Iowa and a link to a DMACC Campus Chronicle article about NCVRW.

For more information about DMACC activities honoring crime victims and survivors, please contact Dr. Samantha O'Hara at (515) 964-6667 or sjohara@dmacc.edu.

For more information on how to create your own public campaigns to raise awareness for crime victims' rights online and at events, visit https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/national-crime-victims-rights-week/overview.​

April 2nd: Faculty & Staff Campus Forum at Boone Campus

Posted March 11, 2024

DMACC Boone Campus faculty and staff are invited to attend a Campus Forum with members of the DMACC Executive Committee from 2-3 p.m. on Tues., April 2nd., in Room ​146 at the Boone Campus.

The following Executive Committee members will be in attendance to share College updates and answer questions from faculty and staff:​​

  • Rob Denson, DMACC President

  • MD Isley, DMACC Vice President of Academic Affairs

  • Erica Spiller, DMACC Vice President of Enrollment Services & Student Success

  • Bill LaTour, DMACC Vice President of Operations

  • Jenifer Owenson, DMACC Executive Director of Human Resources

  • Ben Voaklander, DMACC Controller

  • Debbie Kepple-Mamros, DMACC Executive Director of Office of Planning, Assessment & Data​

Submit your questions/comments:​

If you have a question or comment that you would like to have answered/addressed during the forum, please email that question or comment to Donna Bura at dmbura@dmacc.edu by Fri., March 29th.

Any other questions about the forum can also be emai​led to Donna Bura.

April 4th: 15th Annual Celebrate! Innovation (ciLive! 15) at DMACC Speaker Series

Posted March 11, 2024

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  • ciLive! at DMACC is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024.

  • The theme of this year's event is “No Limits" and will feature a wide variety of speakers.

  • All ciLive! 15 speaker events are FREE to attend and are open to the public; free livestreaming is also available via e360tv.

Join us for ciLive! at DMACC as we celebrate the limitless possibilities of innovation!

DMACC is set to host its 15th Annual Celebrate! Innovation (ciLive! 15) event on Thur., April 4th, at the DMACC West Campus in West Des Moines. This year's ciLive! theme is “No Limits" and will highlight achievements fueled by unlimited imagination, inspiration and collaboration. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, all ciLive! speaker events are free to attend and open to the public. Free event livestreaming is also available via e360tv.

“We're pleased to welcome another fascinating and accomplished group of speakers to the 15th Annual ciLive! at DMACC," said ciLive! founder and DMACC West Campus Provost Dr. Anthony Paustian. “ciLive! at DMACC is 100 percent free to attend, so we hope as many people as possible will take advantage of this great opportunity to hear directly from these outstanding innovators and creators."

EVENT SCHEDULE

ciLi​ve! 15​ will feature the following schedule of speakers on Thur., April 4th, at the DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand Ave., in West Des Moines (campus map)All times are CDT and subject to change.

  • 9 a.m. – Will (Keeps) Holmes, founder of the Starts Right Here initiative: Will Holmes, better known as Will Keeps, was born into a traumatic life on the South Side of Chicago and found a form of love and security when he joined the Blackstones gang at age 13. Two years later, Will witnessed a rival gang murder his friend. When the gun was pointed to Will's head, it jammed and he was then nearly beaten and tortured to death, leaving him badly scarred inside and out. ​Though he survived, this was only the beginning of Will's second act, a life devoted to saving others. Coupling advocacy with music, Will found that his God-given abilities and his story of bravery and perseverance empower others to go down a better path. Will has also written a new memoir, “WillPower," that was published in fall 2023.

  • ​​10 a.m. – Maureen “Mo" Beck, competitive climber: Mo Beck was born without her left hand, but that didn't stop her from picking up the sport of climbing at age 12. Named National Geographic's Adventurer of the Year," Mo works closely with the adaptive climbing community as an instructor with Paradox Sports and serves as the Chair of the USAC Paraclimbing Committee. As a competitive climber, she has won nine national titles and two world titles. In 2018, Mo went on her first alpine expedition to the Northwest Territories in Canada's Nahanni National Park where she and fellow adaptive climber Jim Ewing attempted the legendary Lotus Flower Tower.​

  • 11 a.m. – Dr. Alan Stern & Dr. David Gallo (panel discussion): Dr. Alan Stern, planetary scientist, adventurer and author, has twice been named to Time Magazine's Annual “100 Most Influential People" List. His adventurous spirit led him to successfully travel to the farthest depths of the ocean to visit the Titanic aboard the ill-fated Titan sub and far above the Earth's reach aboard a suborbital flight through Virgin Galactic. Dr. Stern led NASA's New Horizons mission to the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. As NASA's chief for all space and Earth science programs, he oversaw 93 separate flight missions and a program of over 3,000 research grants, with a record 10 new major flight projects starting during his NASA tenure. Dr. David Gallorenowned oceanographer, has explored the depths of all the world's oceans during his career as an oceanographer. He has given numerous TED Talks, including one of the most viewed talks of all time; has appeared as an expert in multiple documentaries and TV shows; and is a frequent contributor on national news media for ocean-related incidents. Dr. Gallo was a co-leader in creating a comprehensive map of the Titanic using new technology consisting of manned submersibles and robots, and he co-led the discovery of the remains of Air France Flight 447.

  • 12:30 p.m. – Commander Susan Kilrain, renowned astronaut, distinguished U.S. Navy test pilot and aerospace engineer, and world traveler: Commander Susan Kilrain is the youngest person, and one of only three women, to pilot the space shuttle. She served 20 years in the Navy, helping pave the way for female fighter pilots, and has flown more than 3,000 flight hours in more than 30 different aircraft. She is a recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal and flew as pilot of the STS-83 and STS-94 shuttle missions, spending more than 20 days in space. Commander Kilrain is also the author of the children's book “An Unlikely Astronaut."

  • 1:30 p.m. – Dr. Niall McCann, a National Geographic explorer, adventurer and mountain rescuer: Dr. Niall McCann has been leading multi-disciplinary expeditions to the far-flung parts of the planet for more than two decades. He has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, skied across Greenland, cycled over the Himalayas, and been on multiple rock climbing and mountaineering trips around the world. Dr. McCann's talk will take us on a journey to the most inhospitable parts of the earth, leading expeditions across oceans and icecaps, and into jungles and mountain ranges all around the world.

  • 2:30 p.m. – Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner (panel discussion): Jonathan Frakes is an actor and director known by many for his role as Commander Riker on the long-running TV series, “Star Trek: The Next Generation." Jonathan has also lent his voice to a variety of animated projects, including the cult favorite Disney animated series “Gargoyles," Matt Groening's “Futurama," and Seth McFarlane's “Family Guy." He holds a unique distinction among Star Trek actors as the only regular to appear in six different Trek television series. Beyond acting, Jonathan is also a veteran director, having helmed several episodes within six different Star Trek series, as well as other television programs, and the feature films “Star Trek: First Contact" and “Star Trek: Insurrection." Brent Spiner, an actor and author best-known for his role as the android “Data" in the “Star Trek: Next Generation" franchise, won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Data in the motion picture “Star Trek: First Contact" and was nominated in the same category for portraying Dr. Brackish Okun in the movie “Independence Day." Brent has performed in several Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and appeared in a variety of television series and feature films. He is also a talented musician and author of “Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events."

  • 5:30 p.m. – Concert featuring The Grass Roots: ciLive! 15 will conclude with a special concert featuring the band The Grass Roots. You may not recognize their name but you know their music. The Grass Roots have charted 29 singles, 13 of which went gold, followed by two gold albums and one platinum album. In the entire history of Rock n' Roll, only nine bands (including The Beatles) have charted more hits than The Grass Roots on the Billboard Hot 100. The band has sold more than 20 million records worldwide with hits like “Temptation Eyes," “Let's Live for Today," “Midnight Confessions," “Two Divided by Love," “Sooner or Later" and “I'd Wait A Million Years."

ciLive! at DMACC has been hosted by the DMACC West Campus in West Des Moines since the event's inception in 2010. The College's West Campus began receiving national recognition for its modern approach to learning soon after campus construction was completed in 2001. Through partnerships with a variety of hardware and software developers, as well as providers of academic content, emerging technologies continue to be an integral part of the DMACC West Campus learning environment.

For more information about ciLive! 15, visit ci.live​​

April 4th: UNI@DMACC Partnership Virtual Info Session

Posted March 11, 2024

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DMACC students, are you interested in earning your four-year degree without having to relocate?​

The UNI@DMACC partnership could be a great fit for you!

Check out one of our UNI@DMACC Virtual Information Session this Spring to learn more about how you can earn your bachelor's degree online. During these sessions, UNI program advisors and staff will share info about the flexible online delivery, degree program options and scholarship opportunities available through the UNI@DMACC partnership. Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and will last approximately 60 minutes, with time for questions included. 

All sessions are FREE to attend and open to everyone!​

​Upcoming session dates/times are as follows:

Degree programs covered during the informational sessions will include:​​

Register for an info session:

To attend the next info session on April 4th, just click her​e to ​​​r​egister​

For more information about the UNI@DMACC Partnership, including the programs listed above and scholarships, visit iacc.uni.edu/dmacc.​

Future Ready Scholarships are available for qualified students; FAFSA required.

Visit us on-campus!

UNI@DMACC Student Success Specialist Jakob Jehn is available to meet in-person to answer your questions and help you get started. He's located in Bldg. #7, Suite 135, at the DMACC Urban Campus. Stop by and say hello!

Additionally,  representatives from UNI and the UNI@DMACC partnership are holding Office Hours this Spring at the DMACC Ankeny Campus! Just click here​ for the date/time details.

We hope to see you soon!

April 9th, 17th, 25th & May 1st: DMACC London Study Abroad Program Virtual Info Sessions

Posted March 11, 2024

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DMACC students, are you interested in spending eight weeks in England as a DMACC student?

If so, now is a great time to learn more and start planning for our Spring 2025 study abroad program!

For more information, join any of our upcoming DMACC London Study Abroad Virtual Info Sessions via Zoom:

  • Tues., April 9th, 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

  • Wed., April 17th, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Thur., April 25th, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • Wed., May 1st, 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

To attend, just email DMACC Study Abroad Coodinator Bethany Sweeney at StudyAbroad@dmacc.edu and include the following information in your email:

  1. ​​Your first and last name

  2. Your preferred pronouns

  3. Your DMACC email address

  4. Your major/program of study at DMACC

  5. The date/time of the info session that you'd like to attend

You will then receive an email reply from Bethany that includes a Zoom link to attend your preferred info session.​​

Want more info before your session? Check out our website at www.dmacc.edu/studyabroad.​

April 13th: DMACC Brother to Brother Program Hosting FREE Pathways to Manhood Summit at Urban Campus

Posted March 11, 2024

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Brother to Brother at DMACC will host a 2024 Pathways to Manhood Summit from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., April 13th, in the Student Life & STEM Center (Bldg. #7) at the DMACC Urban CampusThe summit will be an opportunity for Black and Brown male students in the Des Moines metro area to come together and hear presentations from guest speakers on topics related to education, wealth, mental health and manhood.​

The summit is FREE to attend, and breakfast, lunch and DMACC swag will be provided at NO COST for all attendees!

To attend, just register herehttps://tinyurl.com/B2BPathways

With any questions, please contact Will Thomas, Coordinator of the Brother to Brother program at DMACC, at (515) 248-7202 or wcthomas@dmacc.edu.

To learn more about Brother to Brother at DMACC, visit BrotherToBrother.dmacc.edu.

April 15th: Deadline to Submit Nominations for 2024 DMACC Alumni Awards

Posted March 11, 2024

Nominate an awesome DMACC alum today!

The DMACC Alumni Association is seeking your assistance to recognize alumni and friends of DMACC.

Please consider submitting nominations for any of the below alumni awards before 4 p.m. on April 15th, 2024.

Awards will be bestowed during the 2024 DMACC Alumni Association Awards Dinner in October 2024 (exact date TBD).

  • Outstanding Alumni Award: The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor given to DMACC alumni by the Alumni Association. This award honors and recognizes DMACC graduates who provide service to their community, country and/or fellow citizens; have had great professional or personal achievement since graduation; and/or continue to be involved in the life and work of DMACC. Nomination form: Outstanding Alumni Award

  • ​Alumni Early Achievement Award: The DMACC Alumni Association created the Alumni Early Achievement Award in 2011 to recognize alumni who have graduated from DMACC within the last 10 years and who have displayed exemplary personal or professional achievement or volunteer service to their community. Nominees shall not be currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Nomination formAlumni Early Achievement Award

  • DMACC Impact Award: The DMACC Alumni Association created the DMACC Impact Award in 2011 to recognize DMACC alumni attendees with a minimum of 12 credit hours who make an impact within their community, profession and/or DMACC. Nomination formDMACC Impact Award​

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Regarding each of the above awards, a completed award nomination should include the following:

  1. Completed nomination form (see links above);

  2. Nominator's summary (this would be a summary or letter from the nominator or whoever would be the champion of the nomination);

  3. At least two additional letters of recommendation from individuals other than the nominator (the more letters you can get to speak to the nominee's varied qualifications/background is great!)

​For more information and a list of past award recipients: https://internal.dmacc.edu/alumni/awards/Pages/welc​ome.aspx

The Alumni Association Committee will review all nominations and make its selections in May. The committee would love to have a diverse range of program areas represented, so if you know of someone who is doing great things, please us know! We can assist in finding a nominator. 

To contact the DMACC Alumni Association with any questions, please call (515) 965-7331 or email alumni@dmacc.edu.

Thank you!

April 18th: Faculty & Staff Campus Forum at Carroll Campus

Posted March 11, 2024

DMACC Carroll Campus faculty and staff are invited to attend a Campus Forum with members of the DMACC Executive Committee​ from 3-4 p.m. on Thur., April 18th, in the Knott Commons at the Carroll Campus.

The following Executive Committee members will be in attendance to share College updates and answer questions from faculty and staff:​

  • Rob Denson, DMACC President

  • MD Isley, DMACC Vice President of Academic Affairs

  • Erica Spiller, DMACC Vice President of Enrollment Services & Student Success

  • Bill LaTour, DMACC Vice President of Operations

  • Jenifer Owenson, DMACC Executive Director of Human Resources

  • Ben Voaklander, DMACC Controller

  • Debbie Kepple-Mamros, DMACC Executive Director of Office of Planning, Assessment & Data​

Submit your questions/comments:

If you have a question or comment that you would like to have answered/addressed during the forum, please email that question or comment to Donna Bura at dmbura@dmacc.edu by Tues., April 16th.

Any other questions about the forum can also be emailed to Donna Bura.​​

April 18th: FREE Positive Mental Health Workshop on Stress Management & Coping Skills

Posted March 11, 2024

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The DMACC Counseling Center​ will offer a FREE, one-hour Positive Mental Health Workshop on Stress Management and Coping Skills from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thur., April 18th, and you can choose to attend in-person at the DMACC Urban Campus (Bldg. #1, Room 142) OR LIVE online via Zoom from any DMACC location or your home

All DMACC students, staff, and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend.

REGISTER HEREhttps://forms.gle/F63QBy3hKMxJ​3gTk7

If you have any questions about this workshop and/or would like more information, please email Josh Herold at jrherold@dmacc.edu

Part of Term 5: Final Grade Reporting

Posted March 8, 2024

​Reminder to Faculty Part of Term 5 (Feb. 13th – March 27th):

The web will open at 8 a.m. on Mon., March 25th, for Final Grade Reporting for Part of Term 5. 

The web will close at 11:59 p.m. on Fri., March 29th.​

Part of Term 6: Attendance Reporting

Posted March 8, 2024

Reminder to Faculty Part of Term 6 (March 28th – May 2nd):

The web will open at 8 a.m. on Thur., March 28th, for Attendance Reporting for Part of Term 6. 

The web will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wed., April 3rd.

Please note that you can make changes to your submission up until the web closes.​

Part of Term 7: Final Grade Reporting

Posted March 8, 2024

​Reminder to Faculty Part of Term 7 (Jan. 8th – March 27th):

The web will open at 8 a.m. on Mon., March 25th, for Final Grade Reporting for Part of Term 7. 

The web will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 29th.​

Part of Term 8: QA/Progress Reporting

Posted March 8, 2024

​Reminder to Faculty Part of Term 8 (Feb. 13th — May 2nd):

The web will open at 8 a.m. on Mon., March 25th, for QA/Progress Reporting for Part of Term 8. 

The web will close at 11:59 p.m. on Fri., March 29th.​​

April 5th & 6th: DMACC Boone Campus Drama Club to Perform Trio of Quirky Comedic Plays

Posted March 8, 2024

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SAVE THE DATES: The DMACC Boone Campus Drama Club will perform a trio of quirky comedic plays at 7:30 p.m. on both Fri., April 5th, and Sat., April 6th, in the Boone Campus Auditorium, with DMACC Professor Kay Mueller directing. General admission tickets are just $5 each and may be purchased at the door. PLUS, all current DMACC students receive FREE admission!

With any questions, please email Professor Mueller at kemueller@dmacc.edu.

About the plays:​

  • "The Philadelphia" by David Ives: A young man in a restaurant has fallen into "a Philadelphia," a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for. His only way out is to ask for the opposite of what he wants.

  • "Variations on the Death of Trotsky" by David Ives: Russian revolutionary Trotsky on the day of his demise desperately tries to cope with the mountain climber's ax he has discovered in his head.

  • "Such a Nice Little Kitty" by Pat Cook: Walter Hebert waits nervously in the dark for his adversary, a 57-pound complaining cat named Cleopatra. In this hilarious cat-and-mouse game, paranoid Walter is the mouse, of course. Playing the devil's advocate is Walter's wife, Edna, who tries to keep him from getting rid of the cat.

April 6th: Annual Boone Family STEM Festival at Boone Campus

Posted March 8, 2024

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The Boone Family STEM Festival is a FREE, fun-filled event​ with hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math that both kids and adults will enjoy! Be sure to mark your family's calendar for this year's Festival, which will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon on Sat., April 6th, at the DMACC Boone Campus

This annual event is a partnership between the DMACC Boone Campus and Boone County ISU Extension & Outreach/4-H.

To learn more, be sure to check out the Festival's Facebook event page, too: https://fb.me/e/56oFWTG5G​

Also, if you'd like to have booth at the Festival, you can learn more and register here: https://forms.office.com/r/bLpbsRBuxi

Interested in volunteering at the event? We'd love to have your help (no experience needed!); just sign up here​.​

With any questions about the Festival, please email Dr. Nancy Woods at nawoods@dmacc.edu​.

We hope to see you there!

April 8th: DMACC Nursing Club & LifeServe Teaming Up to Facilitate Blood Drive at Boone Campus

Posted March 8, 2024

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The DMACC Nursing Club is teaming up with the LifeServe Blood Center​ to facilitate a Blood Drive from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon., April 8th, at the DMACC Boone Campus. Your donation could help save the life of a neighbor, friend, family member or stranger in your own community! Blood collected by LifeServe Blood Center is provided ONLY to YOUR local hospitals.

How to participate:

The LifeServe Bloodmobile will be parked in the Northeast lot on campus, and appointments are encouraged. Just click here​ or scan the above QR code to schedule a specific donation appointment time during the drive.

With any questions, please email Blood Drive Chairperson Erika Munn at emunn@dmacc.edu​ or call LifeServe at (800) 287-4903.​

April 20th: 10th Annual DMACC 'In My Boots' 5K Walk-Run-Ruck in Boone

Posted March 8, 2024

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The 10th Annual DMACC "In My Boots" 5K Run-W​alk-Ruck event will take place at 10 a.m. on Sat., April 20th, at McHose Park in Boone, with a Shadow Race taking place simultaneously in Kuwait!​ All proceeds from this event will benefit local programs that support our military veterans.

During the 5K, participants are encouraged to walk, run or ruck with a backpack of nonperishable food items for local food pantries. A freewill-donation Pancake Breakfast will be held immediately after the race, too!

Sign up now:

To participate, just click here to register online. 

The cost to participate is $25 per person if you register prior to race day or $30 per person if you register at the event.

Plus, be sure to register by Mon., April 1st, if you want to be guaranteed a race t-shirt!

With any questions about the event and/or registration, please email Sean Taylor at astaylor@dmacc.edu.

Be sure to check out the Facebook event page, too: https://fb.me/e/UYKawWBR

April 4th: DMACC Criminal Justice Club to Visit Madison County Emergency Management

Posted February 15, 2024

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The DMACC Criminal Justice Club will visit the Madison County Emergency Management ​& Homeland Security Operations Center​ at 5 p.m. on Thur., April 4th, to learn more about emergency procedures for a local community. 

Madison County Emergency Management is located at 201 W. Court Street in Winterset, so will plan to meet at the DMACC Criminal Justice Program Office (Bldg. #3W) at 4 p.m. and carpool together.

To attend, please RSVP by sending an email to Tim Spooner at tjspooner1@dmacc.edu.​

April 10th & 16th: UNI Representatives Holding Office Hours at Ankeny Campus

Posted February 15, 2024

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Representatives from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) are holding Spring Semester Office Hours at the DMACC Ankeny Campus!

Just stop by the Bldg. #5 Student Center, Room 1103, as follows to chat with the UNI representative listed:

  • Wed., March 20th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — James Prier, Wilson College of Business at UNI

  • Tues., March 26th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. —​ Jenny Becker, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at UNI

  • Wed., April 10th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Bldg. #5 Student Center Office, Room 1102) — Olivia Umbaugh, UNI Admissions and Scholarships

  • Tues., April 16th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Danielle Weide, UNI Admissions and Scholarships

Questions in the meantime? Please don't hesitate to email UNI@DMACC representative Jakob Jehn at jakob.jehn@uni.edu​.

You can also find more information about the UNI@DMACC Partnership online at iacc.uni.edu/dmacc​.

We hope to see you soon!

April 11th: DMACC Entrepreneurship Day Event at Ankeny Campus

Posted February 15, 2024

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Join us for DMACC Entrepreneurship Day from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thur., April 11th, in the Bldg. #6 Auditorium at the Ankeny Campus! This FREE event will feature a blend of speakers and panelists discussing current business topics and issues. All DMACC students, faculty and staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

With any questions, please contact DMACC Entrepreneurship Program Chair Vada Grantham at (515) 964-6348 or vgrantham@dmacc.edu.

April 16th: DMACC Criminal Justice Alumni Night at Ankeny Campus

Posted February 15, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for DMACC Criminal Justice Alumni Night at 5 p.m. on Tues., April 16th, in the Bldg. #5 Student Center, Room 1240 B/I/J, at the Ankeny Campus! You'll meet recent DMACC Criminal Justice program graduates who are now working in a variety of criminal justice careers. They'll share their stories, including how they got hired and the struggles and successes they've experienced during their journey. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to ask questions, get advice and network!

To attend, please RSVP by emailing Tim Spooner at  tjspooner1@dmacc.edu​.​

April 17th: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Spring 2024 Induction Ceremony at Ankeny Campus

Posted February 15, 2024

All current members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at the DMACC Ankeny Campus are cordially invited to attend the Spring 2024 PTK Induction Ceremony from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wed., April 17th, in Bldg. #2, Room 25B, at the Ankeny Campus (students are asked to arrive at 5 p.m., with the ceremony set to begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.).

To attend, please RSVP herehttps://forms.gle/BJLYEt93uLPZ5gJj7

The induction ceremony is a great opportunity to be recognized for your academic accomplishments at DMACC. Family members and loved ones are encouraged to attend (and we'll have punch and cake!). Also, if you've been invited to join PTK this semester but you haven't yet accepted membership, it's not too late. If you accept membership at join.ptk.org before the Induction Ceremony, you can still attend.

If you have any questions about PTK in the meantime, you can email PTK Advisor Dan Platt at djplatt1@dmacc.edu

To stay up to date on what's happening with PTK:

April 18th & 19th: DMACC Fashion Institute's 10th Annual Spring Fashion Show at Ankeny Campus

Posted February 15, 2024

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DMACC fashion students will feature their designs during April 18th & 19th runway shows 

  • The DMACC Fashion Institute will host its 10th Annual Spring Fashion S​how: "Midnight Metro"​ on Thur., April 18th, and Fri., April 19th, in the Black Box Theatre at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.

  • The event will include three runway shows featuring designs created by current DMACC Fashion students.

  • Tickets are available for purchase now; general admission tickets are $15 and student admission tickets are $10.

The DMACC Fashion Institute (DFI) will host its 10th Annual Spring Fashion Show, a spectacular showcase of student talent, creativity and style, on Thur., April 18th, and Fri., April 19th, in the Black Box Theatre at the DMACC Ankeny Campus

The theme of this year's show — "Midnight Metro" —​ will transport audience members to experience the electric buzz of New York City's subway system, promising an unforgettable journey in which the underground becomes a runway and every stop is a fashion destination. And at the heart of it all is a celebration of the DMACC Fashion program's dedicated students, whose passion and innovation shine through in every stitch, design and look. These inspired students have crafted an eclectic array of designs, ranging from avant-garde to upcycled.

"This past fall, I joined many of my DMACC Fashion program classmates on a New York City study tour, and throughout the trip, we were deeply inspired by the things we experienced," said Jaelie Noglo, a second-year DMACC Fashion student from Togo who is the director of this year's show. "Our show's unique theme will encapsulate the energy that we felt during our time in the city that made it such a special experience. 

“I can't wait for everyone to see all of the amazing designs that our talented and hardworking students have put together."

Midnight Metro Showtimes & Tickets

The DMACC Fashion Institute's 10th Annual Spring Fashion Show will include three runway shows, with each taking place in the Black Box Theatre in the Bldg. #5 Student Center at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Appetizers and drinks will be available before each show, along with a silent auction that will help fund resources for DMACC Fashion students.​

Showtimes are as follows:

  • Thur., April 18th, 8 p.m.

  • Fri., April 19th, 5 p.m.

  • Fri., April 19th, 8 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased now at fashiongala.dmacc.edu.

General admission tickets are $15, and student admission tickets are $10.

For more information about the DMACC Fashion Program, be sure to visi​t fashion.dmacc.edu and follow the DMACC Fashion Program on Instagram at @dmaccfashion and Facebook at facebook.com/DMACCFashion. ​

With any questions about this year's Fashion Show, please call Jaelie Noglo at (515) 205-4597 or Torie Burrell at (515) 447-3696, or email dfi@dmacc.edu.

April 17th: Microsoft to Host Datacenter Academy Open House at West Campus

Posted February 15, 2024

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Mark your calendar: Job seekers who are interested in careers in IT are encouraged to attend a Microsoft Datacenter Academy Open House from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wed., April 17th, at the DMACC West Campus. During this FREE event, attendees will be able to tour the Microsoft Datacenter Academy's Mock Datacenter Lab, and connect with Datacenter technicians and DMACC career advisors. Program information will be shared with all attendees, and light refreshments will be provided.

There is no cost to attend this event and are all welcome! 

To attend, just register online: https://aka.ms/dmaccDCAopenhouse

With any questions, please email Dr. Anne Power at alpower@dmacc.edu.​