DMACC Events Calendar

The Iowa National Guard invites DMACC students, faculty, and staff to attend the 2017 Mentorship Summit, a free conference to be held at the DMACC Ankeny Campus Student Center on Tuesday, September 19th. Current or previous military service is not required to attend. This year’s summit will be held on Tuesday, September 19th at the DMACC Ankeny Campus Student Center. Speakers at the event will cover a variety of topics including leadership development, mentorship, and more. While the event’s focus is on leadership development and mentorship for women, all are welcome to attend. This event is an excellent opportunity for DMACC students to hear from award-winning speakers, attend expert-led breakout sessions, and build their networks with leaders from across Iowa. Lunch is provided. AGENDA: 7-8AM --- Check-in/Registration 8-8:30AM --- Welcome from MG Tim Orr & DMACC President Rob Denson 8:30-9:30AM --- (Speaker) Liz Nead, "Rewriting Your Story" 9:45-11AM --- (Breakout Sessions) Choose from the following session topics: Networking, Perceptions of Military/Civilian Employers, Making Your Money Work for You, Organization/Planning 11:15-12:15PM --- (Lunch/Speaker) MG Singh, "Women in Leadership" (Additional military-focused speakers and sessions are available after lunch; DMACC attendees are welcome to attend the full event, or may leave after lunch) Visit www.IowaNationalGuard.com and click on "Mentorship Summit" in the left menu to learn more and to register. The deadline to register is Friday, September 1st.

Stop by anytime between 10:00am and 2:00pm to obtain information and speak with various representatives from several local agencies. Past participants have included agencies from such sectors as health care, substance abuse, mental health, child care, legal support, transportation, housing and many more! For more information, please contact Rebecca Papian, at 515-697-7704, rapapian@dmacc.edu

This FREE Workshop is available for all faculty, staff and students to learn about study/reading strategies for independent learning and academic success. If you have any questions, please contact Farfum Ladroma at ffladroma@dmacc.edu.

A brief overview of the new Gale databases added July 2017. Key features, such as the ability to save articles directly to your DMACC OneDrive, will be highlighted. For more information, please contact Polly Mumma at psmumma@dmacc.edu.

This scholarship is $40,000/year for up to 3 years to complete your Bachelor's degree. There is also funding for Graduate School. These Applications are DUE OCTOBER 24th at Noon ET. Contact Nancy Woods at: nawoods@dmacc.edu

Are you currently trying to choose a career path or program? DMACC Career Center Staff are here to help you explore your options! Joins us at one of our free small group career exploration workshops to start your career planning journey. In your session, you'll complete a free career assessment that will help you identify programs and occupations that might fit your interests, skills, and values. This is a great first step towards finding your academic and professional path that suits you! https://www.dmacc.edu/careercenter/Pages/welcome.aspx

This workshop will provide an overview of mental health services both on and off campus, as well as some tips to take care of yourself

Event open to 8-12th graders interested in exploring educational and career opportunities within the Auto & Diesel Career Pathway. For information and to register, visit www.dmacc.edu/careerdiscovery

Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa, a local non-profit is hosting cooking classes from local experts cooking dishes from their native country. You can purchase the classes individually or in a suite of 5. For more info check out the eventbrite link at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monsoon-community-kitchen-presents-pad-thai-and-egg-rolls-with-lisa-tickets-36880741290

Event open to 8-12th graders interested in exploring educational and career opportunities within the following pathways: Health and Human Services, Business, and Advanced Manufacturing/Auto. For more information and to register, visit www.dmacc.edu/careerdiscovery

In this workshop, we will cover the subject of suicide, the research on prevention and what people can do to address suicide.

Are you currently trying to choose a career path or program? DMACC Career Center Staff are here to help you explore your options! Joins us at one of our free small group career exploration workshops to start your career planning journey. In your session, you'll complete a free career assessment that will help you identify programs and occupations that might fit your interests, skills, and values. This is a great first step towards finding your academic and professional path that suits you! https://www.dmacc.edu/careercenter/Pages/welcome.aspx

Transfer representatives from Grand View University will be available to answer your questions about transferring after DMACC.

Transfer representatives from Kaplan will be available to answer your questions about transferring after DMACC.

This event will be an opportunity for Clubs and students groups to host an informational table and encourage student engagement. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Graves at sfgraves@dmacc.edu

AAC Computer Lab staff will provide a brief overview about how to use Microsoft OneDrive and file management with the "CLOUD." For more information, please contact Farfum Ladroma at ffladroma@dmacc.edu.

Phi Theta Kappa offers thousands of dollars through this fall scholarship application. You must be a member of PTK to apply; you also must be ready to transfer next fall to complete your Bachelor's degree. This application is due (approximately) November 30th, 2017. Contact Nancy Woods at: nawoods@dmacc.edu

AAC Computer Lab staff will provide a brief overview about how to use Microsoft OneDrive and file management with the "CLOUD." For more information, please contact Farfum Ladroma at ffladroma@dmacc.edu.

Are you currently trying to choose a career path or program? DMACC Career Center Staff are here to help you explore your options! Joins us at one of our free small group career exploration workshops to start your career planning journey. In your session, you'll complete a free career assessment that will help you identify programs and occupations that might fit your interests, skills, and values. This is a great first step towards finding your academic and professional path that suits you! https://www.dmacc.edu/careercenter/Pages/welcome.aspx

Event open to 8-12th graders interested in exploring educational and career opportunities related to Ag and Bio Sciences. For more information and to register, visit www.dmacc.edu/careerdiscovery

Are you currently trying to choose a career path or program? DMACC Career Center Staff are here to help you explore your options! Joins us at one of our free small group career exploration workshops to start your career planning journey. In your session, you'll complete a free career assessment that will help you identify programs and occupations that might fit your interests, skills, and values. This is a great first step towards finding your academic and professional path that suits you! https://www.dmacc.edu/careercenter/Pages/welcome.aspx

Many of the magazines you enjoy reading in print are available through the DMACC libraries in a digital format. These magazines can be accessed on any electronic device, any place you have Internet access. This session will take a look at what is currently available, as well as providing you an opportunity to give input on potential new titles. For more information, please contact Polly Mumma at psmumma@dmacc.edu.

Over the last seven years, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have taken part in the annual Healthiest State Walk – including DMACC students, faculty, and staff – and we invite you to take part in this event, once again! On October 4th at 12 PM, the following DMACC Campus locations will participate in this statewide effort. This year the Healthiest State Initiative is encouraging participants to walk 30 minutes. Click on the link below to register with the campus/center location closest to you:

• Ames
• Ankeny
• Boone
• Carroll
• Newton
• Perry
• Southridge
• Urban
• West Des Moines

Please join DMACC on October 4th as we walk with co-workers, friends, family and neighbors to promote our state’s well-being.

The DMACC Foundation generously supports our students with tuition scholarships. The size of each award depends upon the quality of the application, the student's GPA, and the student's financial need. Applications are due October 27th, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. ALL STUDENTS should apply! Contact Nancy Woods nawoods@dmacc.edu

In this session we will discuss confidence, flexibility and integrity in the development of positive interpersonal communication skills.

Are you currently trying to choose a career path or program? DMACC Career Center Staff are here to help you explore your options! Joins us at one of our free small group career exploration workshops to start your career planning journey. In your session, you'll complete a free career assessment that will help you identify programs and occupations that might fit your interests, skills, and values. This is a great first step towards finding your academic and professional path that suits you! https://www.dmacc.edu/careercenter/Pages/welcome.aspx

Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa, a local non-profit is hosting cooking classes taught local experts cooking dishes from their home country. You can purchase tickets individually or in a suite of 5. For more info check out the event brite link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monsoon-community-kitchen-presents-meat-curry-with-lata-tickets-37040359713

Are you currently trying to choose a career path or program? DMACC Career Center Staff are here to help you explore your options! Joins us at one of our free small group career exploration workshops to start your career planning journey. In your session, you'll complete a free career assessment that will help you identify programs and occupations that might fit your interests, skills, and values. This is a great first step towards finding your academic and professional path that suits you! https://www.dmacc.edu/careercenter/Pages/welcome.aspx

Exact time TBD. Join Sustainable URBAN for a tour of the Science Center of IA and witness the famous T. REX exhibit. For more information, please contact Mel Sadeghpour at mlsadeghpour@dmacc.edu for more information.

Students interested in transferring to a four-year institution are invited to attend the Fall Transfer Fair at the Ankeny Campus. Students will have the opportunity to speak with admissions representatives from many four-year colleges and receive answers to transfer planning questions.