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Event will feature campus tours, games, giveaways, refreshments and the planting of a new Founder's Tree in the campus greenspace
WHAT:
DMACC administrators, board members and the local community will pay tribute to the past, present and future of the DMACC Urban Campus in downtown Des Moines during a Community Night event from 4-7 p.m. on Wed., July 17th, at the Urban Campus.
Members of the public are invited to attend this FREE event, which will feature campus tours, games, giveaways, refreshments and program exploration, as well as the planting of a new “Founder's Tree" dedicated to the many community leaders and supporters of the Urban Campus.
In the late 1970s, DMACC was considering a plan to consolidate its locations into the Ankeny Campus. The fledging Urban Campus experienced tremendous support from students, faculty and the local community. At the time, the rallying cry was “keep education downtown!" Those voices were heard and the Urban Campus' first Dean, Dr. Zack Hamlett Jr., was charged with making the Urban Campus a reality. Today, the DMACC Urban Campus has robust enrollment and is the College's second-largest location.
WHEN:
Wed., July 17th, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE:
DMACC Urban Campus – Greenspace next to the new Student Life & STEM Center (Bldg. #7) on campus
1100 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
* Free parking available in Lot F (campus map)
WHO:
Speakers at the Community Night event will include:
Abby Zegers, DMACC Urban Campus Executive Campus Dean
Rob Denson, DMACC President
Mark Nook, University of Northern Iowa (UNI) President, in celebration of the successful UNI@DMACC partnership based at the DMACC Urban Campus
Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, Iowa State Representative (District 34), one of the founders and early advocates of the DMACC Urban Campus
Dr. Mary Chapman, DMACC Vice President Emeritus, DMACC Foundation board member and former DMACC Urban Campus Executive Dean and Provost
And other special guests!
HOW TO ATTEND:
If you plan to attend, RSVP online today (it's FREE!): DMACC Community Night
To view/share the Facebook event page for Community Night, click here.
With any questions, please email Abby Zegers at adzegers@dmacc.edu.