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DMU Grand Celebration

You’re Invited to DMU’s Grand Celebration

A new Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences campus is primed to become a premier destination for the health care professionals of tomorrow. The campus opens on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8025 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, and all community members are invited to experience the facility firsthand. Fans of medical TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “House” will be able to see innovation that parallels these TV dramas and hear from DMU medical students about what it’s like to attend DMU.

DMU Grand Celebration

Grand Celebration Schedule of Events

The schedule of events for the celebration and open house will include the following:

  • 11:30 a.m. — Ribbon Cutting
  • Noon — Pioneers of Osteopathic Medicine Installation Ceremony
  • Noon – 3 p.m. — Campus Open House, Tours and Other Activities
  • 1 – 1:45 p.m. — Class: From 3200 to 8025 – DMU’s Journey Out West
    • This 1 p.m. class will feature a panel of experts highlighting the university’s evolution, the Purple & Proud Campaign and the West Des Moines campus development.
  • 2 – 2:45 p.m. — Class: Life of a Medical Student at Des Moines University
    • The 2 p.m. class will feature student medical school experiences and a live Q+A session.

The Grand Celebration is an opportunity for the community to see DMU medical learning spaces like the Simulation Laboratory, the Rakowski Surgical Skills Lab and clinical labs. The event will also include interactive demonstrations.

Find more information at dmu.edu/grand-reunion.

DMU Campus

DMU offers 10 graduate academic programs including anatomy, biomedical sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.), health care administration, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatric medicine and public health, making it a leader in comprehensive health care education.

Learn more about Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences at dmu.edu.

Job opportunities and career resources are abundant in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Whether you're looking to find an internship, a job, develop professionally or grow as a student, we have the resources to help you thrive.

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Lily Allen-Dueñas is a content strategist, storyteller, and creative partner with a global perspective shaped by years of living and working across Europe and Southeast Asia. She is the founder of Words Colors Shapes, a creative studio focused on brand storytelling and content strategy, and the Wild Yoga Tribe, a global community and podcast connecting teachers in more than 100 countries. Lily’s work spans travel, lifestyle, wellness, and marketing, where she blends thoughtful strategy with human-centered storytelling. After years of exploring the world, she is proud to call Des Moines home, where she continues to build meaningful connections and create work that brings people, ideas, and experiences together.