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Video Games Keeping Students Sharp
Video games used to be a way to pass the time and have fun with your friends, but that seems to be a thing of the past. Research has shown that students tend to score higher on tests if […]
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Ivy Roots Performs at DMACC
Singer/Songwriter Ivy Roots performed her original songs and covers in concert to the DMACC community in celebration of International Women’s Day during a live event on March 8. The hour-long event was sponsored by the […]
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$1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Bill is Passed
The House passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill last week aimed to boost the economy and allow the country to begin moving on from the pandemic. The bill is referred to as the American Rescue Plan, and […]
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COVID-19 Changes College Learning
COVID-19 has affected the way we live and interact with one another, from wearing masks everywhere, to changing work environments from in-person to Zoom calls. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center teams up with the education system to […]
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DMACC Hosts Black History Month Poetry Event
Members of DMACC and the greater Des Moines area performed their own poetry to the DMACC community in celebration of Black History Month during a live event on Feb. 24. The hour-long event was hosted by the DMACC Office of Community […]
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How to Discuss Politics Politely
2020 has been an unending roller coaster of a year for everyone. The 2020 Presidential Election has been a huge contributor to the ups and downs of it all. With everything that is going on in politics these days, […]
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AAC/DOT is the place to be!
College can be difficult in even the best circumstances, but with the transition to online learning across all DMACC campuses students may find it more difficult than ever to receive help on assignments. The Academic Achievement Center, more commonly known as the AAC, is […]
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Evelyn K. Davis Center and DSM Organizations Collaborate During COVID-19 Pandemic
There are multiple organizations in the Des Moines Metro that are collaborating to provide financial, employment, and food resources in response to the new coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic. The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working […]
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Anne Howsare Boyens, DMACC Urban Provost, Speaks To Challenges of Coronavirus
The Urban Vibe met with DMACC Urban’s Provost, Anne Howsare Boyens, Ph.D., in an online Zoom meeting on April 3. She compared the emergence of the coronavirus and the transition to distance learning to “building […]
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Introducing Urban Library Vibe
Partnering with the Urban Vibe, the Urban Campus Library will bring you news of new resources and services to help you succeed with your research projects. Additionally, we will provide insight into how you can […]