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Video Games Keeping Students Sharp

March 31, 2021 Sam Fowler 0

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 […]

Ivy Roots Performs at DMACC

March 19, 2021 Corinne Beltrame 0

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 […]

$1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Bill is Passed

March 17, 2021 Sam Fowler 0

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 […]

DMACC Hosts Black History Month Poetry Event

March 3, 2021 Corinne Beltrame 0

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 […]

The Texas Winter Storm Was Caused by Climate Change

February 24, 2021 Jacki Sørensen 0

Last week, Texas had a historical winter storm with record low temperatures and snowfall, leading to power outages all across the state. Millions of Texans were without power for three to six days, leaving them in the cold […]

Features

Finding Purpose Abroad

February 19, 2021 Corinne Beltrame 0

Many people only dream of traveling overseas, but Zoey Chumbley is no stranger to seeing the world. A recent DMACC graduate, Chumbley has traveled to over eight countries and plans to see even more. On a trip to Malaysia in […]

This is a digital flyer from the Financial Empowerment Center in Des Moines, IA, which reminds people they are not alone during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evelyn K. Davis Center and DSM Organizations Collaborate During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 29, 2020 Dianne Siasoco 0

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 […]

Anne Howsare Boyens, DMACC Urban Provost, Speaks To Challenges of Coronavirus

April 9, 2020 Dianne Siasoco 0

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 […]

Introducing Urban Library Vibe

March 30, 2020 admin 0

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 […]

A Refugee Letter to the President – Saida Dahir Visits DMACC Urban

February 27, 2020 Dianne Siasoco 0

On Feb. 11, Saida Dahir told the DMACC Urban audience that speaking in front of crowds is still hard and she gets scared sometimes. This is coming from someone who spoke in front of a […]