Activities

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Building 5, Located next to Subway across from Café​ X
Monday-Friday, ​8 a.m. - 4​​ p.m.
studentinvolvement@dmacc.edu
515-964-6359

From day one, DMACC students at the Ankeny Campus can take advantage of many opportities to enhance the college experience outside the classroom - socially, financially and physically. 
 

Discount Tickets

Students can purchase discounted tickets to movie theaters, Adventureland. Free Dart bus passes are also available. More about discount tickets.

Campus Food Options

On campus food options include a coffee shop with grab and go food, and a Food court in Building 5 with several options. Students may also dine at the Iowa Culinary Institute's Bistro during the semester.

Clubs

​​​​​​​Get involved, and join a club. Learn from your peers and make new friends, maybe even find a new passion. Ankeny campus has a Student Activities Council - serve as a student representative. Club forms for current students.
 
DMACC Ankeny Campus has the following recognized student organizations: 

Program: Accounting
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Sam Eastman, 515-965-7018; Will Bond, 515-964-6385

Program: Agribusiness
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Andrea Rouse, ​515-964-6866

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:
Krista Wolter, 515-964-6254

Program: Automotive
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Joe Youngwirth, 515-964-6523​

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Karey Palmer, 515-965-6689

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Travis Green, 515-964-6559

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Andy Lanager, 515-964-6435​
The Campus Chronicle student newspaper is always looking for help! Students have opportunities to write news stories and opinion columns, take photos of events, post on social media, and even record podcasts. No experience necessary! You can find the Chronicle online at: www.campuschroniclenews.com

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Kevin Patterson, 515-964-6244

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Rob Reynolds​​, 515-965-7116 - Bld 6-Rm 16B​​
Campus Fellowship (CF) is a Christian student organization on the Ankeny Campus. Our purpose is to encourage one another in our relationships with the Lord and bring the truth and love of Jesus Christ to the world around us. Check out our website to learn more about our weekly activities and ways to get involved.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Andy Lanager, 515-964-6435
The Chess Club meets Wednesdays in the Building 5 food court. Chess boards are usually set up by 11 a.m. (or even earlier), so feel free to drop by for a game! Don't know how to play? We can teach you. You don't need to be a member of the club to play. You can join the Chess Club team on lichess: 

Program: Medical Laboratory Technology
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Michelle Erickson, 515-965-6023
Club MLT (Med Lab Tech) Website

Program: Information Technology
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Michelle Ruse , 515-248-7500; Chima Smith, 515-964-6039

Program: Speech Communication Department
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Karen Christiansen, 515-964-6331
Communicate! is DMACC’s speech club. We meet three Fridays a semester during the 12:15-12:45 class time. Students may bring their lunch, and dessert will be furnished. The purpose of the club is to increase understanding of communication principles in a fun and social setting. Activities during the meetings have included improv, charades, speech –related games, and impromptus. Having the Communicate! Club entitles the college to offer honors in speech to any student at DMACC who meets the requirements of Sigma Chi Eta, the honors organization of the National Communication Association. Students at DMACC may also earn honors from the Iowa Communication Association. All students are welcome to join Communicate!, and all students are encouraged to earn the honors in speech. Students not interested in earning speech honors are still welcome to attend the Communicate! meetings. For more information including how to become a member, contact the advisor. Students can visit the Speech Communication department website for further information regarding Communicate! Club, speech honors, and the Informative Speech Contest.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Aaron Alford, - 9-9B - 515-965-7027​

The CSC, Community Service Club, is a student lead club that assists others through volunteering. We aim to help fellow students at DMACC as well as the greater community through personal acts of kindness, purposeful projects that target the needs of DMACC students, and through collaborations with other organizations to reach the greater Des Moines area.

Program: Music Department
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Dr. James Thompson, 515-964-6633

Concert Choir Website
Concert Choir as MUS 143 and Concert Choir as a club are the same thing. All students interested in singing in Concert Choir are welcome to register for MUS 143 and by doing so, to automatically become a choir club member. As a class, Concert Choir (MUS 143) studies a wide variety of choral music from all historical periods. Two concerts per semester demonstrate the results of that study. As a club, Concert Choir members participate in SAC projects and conduct money-making events to raise money for club/class activities and to offset the expenses of annual trip or club activities at the end of DMACC’s spring semester.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Marc Dickinson, Bldg. 5 - Rm. 8A, 515-964-6221​

Program: Criminal Justice
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Tim Spooner, 515-964-6475
Criminal Justice Club Website
The Criminal Justice Club appeals to students in the Criminal Justice program; however, any DMACC student who successfully completes a background investigation is welcome to join the club and fulfill specified requirements.   The Club is a collaboration between the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Des Moines Area Community College. The Club is designed to give students a chance to learn more hands on, practical applications in the field of criminal justice.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Jeremy Hoffmann, 3W-35A - 964-6473​

CyberThreat club is a cybersecurity focused club meant for enthusiastic students who wish to network with like-minded individuals. Meetings consist of a five minute “Weekly News” section, then an activity/presentation. Previous activities have been “Capture the Flag”, Tabletops (Small group discussions), and lock picking. Some previous presentations have been about Phishing, Internships opportunities, “CyberSecurity Degree” at DMACC, and an intro to Linux. Meeting times change each semester.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Joe Danielson, 515-965-7085​ or Melanie LaHart 

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Julie Simanski, 515-964-6526; Stacy Amling, 515-964-6534

Program: CAT/Diesel Program
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Mike Holloway, 515-964-6488
For more information including how to become a member, contact the advisor. This is a club that exposes students to different aspects relating to the diesel industry. In the past, the club has toured factories, mines where diesel equipment is utilized and attended the Mid-American Trucking show. The Club also tours the local facilities of prospective employers. While this club would appeal to students in the Diesel Technology programs, all DMACC students are welcome to participate in any club activity or meeting

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Michael Blair, 515-964-6695; Allison Vial, 515-964-6693

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Andy Nelson - Bldg. 5 - Campus Rec - 515-964-6539

Program: Education
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Patsy Steffen, 515-965-7048​; Dominique Darling

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Kenya Pruitt, 515-289-9958

Program: Fashion
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
​Alecia Mintle, 515-964-6227
​
Fashion Club is a way to learn, network, and have fun with individuals who enjoy fashion! Monthly meeting every 2nd Wednesday of the month - Building 8 - Room 9

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Advisor:  Migule Tarango, Bldg. 19-Rm. 17A - 515-965-6009

Program: HVAC
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Dave Hansman, 515-964-6426​​

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

S​usan McCoy, 515-964-6211
Ankeny Campus,  Bldg. 8, Room 22​

Build a portfolio of achievements to complement your academic experience. Demonstrate your ability to apply your learning in real-world scenarios. Serve in a leadership position for the largest collegiate business student organization in the world. Participate in professional competitive events against college students from across the state and nation. Develop leadership, communication, and networking skills while you interact with other likeminded professionals at the local, state, and national level. Don’t let this incredible opportunity pass you by—join FBLA today!
Current Students

Program: Respiratory Therapy
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Colleen Reiland, 515-964-6298

Program: Horticulture
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Jim Mason, 515-964-6828; Christine Riessen, 515-965-7310

Program: Culinary Arts/Hospitality
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:  J​ohn Andres

Program: Human Services
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Annie Wood, ​Bldg 24 - Rm 208 - 515-964​-6896

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Dr. Edris Ebrahimzadeh - 515-964-6489
The International Club is open to all DMACC students, faculty, and staff. The International Club seeks to serve and support international students during their time at DMACC by providing opportunities to meet people from many different countries and form new friendships. For more information about meeting times, please contact the advisor.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Dave Hansman, 515-964-6426​

Campus: Ames; Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Perry; Urban; Southridge; West Des Moines
Advisor:

​Bethany Sweeney, LGBTQAffinity@dmacc.edu​

The LGBTQ+ Affinity Group is open to all DMACC employees and students. The group meets the 4th Friday of each month at noon on Zoom. 

Program: Management
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Elizabeth Crandon, 515-964-6323

Program: Medical Assistant
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Stacey Schroder, 515-964-6513 - Bldg. 24

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Khaled Boudjarane, Urban - 515-248-7220​

Program: Ankeny/Urban Nursing Students
Campus: Ankeny; Urban
Advisor: 
Amanda Tollari, 515-697-7829

We are a group of Nursing Students. Our goal is to further prepare nursing students for their profession by becoming involved in our community, learning from others and networking. We hold workshops to help build re​sumés and skills. We meet once a month. Some meetings are virtual or in person.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Dan Platt, 515-964-6637
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - Ankeny Website
For more information including how to become a member, contact the advisor. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Current Students

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Robert McIntyre, 515-964-6687

Discuss Philosophical/Abstract concepts in a free and open environment.

Program: Dental
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Sarah Bouma, 515-964-6312

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Qian Moss, Bldg. 4-10A - 515-964-6671​

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Karen Christiansen, 515-964-6331 ​
Awareness, equality, and acceptance. It’s not just a gay thing…it’s a human thing. Live United. We are a student group that invites LGBTQ+ students (and allies) into a safe, welcoming environment. We serve to raise awareness and educate the campus community about LGBTQ+ issues as well as offering students an opportunity to socialize. Events such as National Coming Out Day and The Day of Silence have been planned each semester, as well as outings, movie nights, and fundraising opportunities. 

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Marilyn Jerome, 515-964-6468

Program: Marketing
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Neil Kokemuller, 515-964-6219

As a member of the Council, you'll be at "the hub" of activities at Des Moines Area Community College. Involvement with the Council will provide you the opportunity to gain skills applicable to future career positions such as hands-on leadership, team-building, goal setting, communicating to get results, budget management and time management. These experiences are enhanced by attending local, state, and national conferences.

Getting involved is simple. We actively seek students interested in leadership development, activities planning, and campus life. Contact the Student Activities Office by stopping by Building 5​, email or phone, 515-964-6359.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Erin Smith, 515-964-6376
Current Students

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Julie Hartzler, Bldg. 4 - Rm 8 - 515-964-6863

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Andy Nelson, Blg. 5 - Student Life Office - 515-964-6539

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

​Stacy Amling, - Bldg. 2-5Z - 515-964-6354 

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Chandana Karunatilaka, 515-964-6489

Program: Dental Hygiene
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Melissa Hoffman, 515-964-6344 ​​
For more information including how to become a member, contact the advisor. The SADHA Club is associated with the Dental Hygiene program. Membership in this club makes you a student member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (www.adha.org) The current dues are $65.00 per year. Accessing the ADHA webpage allows you to join with all dental hygiene students nationally. A link for students is in the left-hand column on the ADHA webpage. Here you can find information about scholarships and research grants through the association. Members also receive subscriptions to several professional journals. SADHA members also participate in community service activities and campus fundraisers.

Program: Dental Hygiene
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Melissa Hoffman, 515-964-6344
The Student Dental Health Experts Club is associated with the Dental Hygiene Program. Membership in this club makes you a student member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (www.adha.org) The current dues are $65.00 per year. Accessing the ADHA webpage allows you to join with all dental hygiene students nationally. A link for students is in the left-hand column on the ADHA webpage. Here you can find information about scholarships and research grants through the association. Members also receive subscriptions to several professional journals. SADHA members also participate in community service activities and campus fundraisers.

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor:

Josh Daines, 515-964-6865

Program: Tool and Diemaking
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Mark Rosenberry, 515-964-6452

Program: Veterinary Technology
Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Dee Dee (Deanna) Schumacher, 515-965-7072​
 
Tech club involves students in the Vet Tech program, however, any DMACC student is welcome to attend meetings and participate in activities (Non vet tech program students will not be allowed to handle animals.) The club engages in fundraising activities to benefit animal shelters as well as participating in events promoting animal health welfare.
Current Students

Campus: Ankeny
Advisor: 
Josh Daines, 515-964-6265

Current Students - Student Activities