¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æ Prepares to “Take DSM by Stormâ€�

¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æ is introducing a special event series in Des Moines, which will feature President Jay Byers interviewing distinguished alumni business leaders in the community. Set to debut Sept. 27, each “Take DSM by Stormâ€� event will also include special appearances by members of ¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æâ€™s faculty and athletics coaching staffs. All events are free and open to the public.

“This is an exciting opportunity to showcase and learn from ¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æ alumni who are making big things happen,â€� said President Byers. “It’s also a great way to better connect our alumni base and other supporters and stakeholders in the Greater Des Moines region with the latest news from campus. I look forward to these informative conversations and continuing to explore creative collaboration and innovative partnership possibilities between ¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æ and the Greater Des Moines community.â€�

Below is the schedule for Fall 2023. Morning events will feature continental breakfast while afternoon sessions will include a cocktail/appetizer reception.

Sept. 27, 7 a.m. – Hank Norem ’02, CEO Ramco Innovations

¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æ presenters:

  • John Walker, associate professor of management
  • Reed Hoskins, head football coach

Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m. – Rich Willis ’74, Chair of the Board, Willis Automotive

¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æ presenters:

  • Chad Timm, associate professor of education
  • Marty Bell, director of athletics

Nov. 16, 7 a.m. – Nicole Crain ’05, Executive Vice President, Iowa Association of Business and Industry

¶¹°ü³ÉÈ˰æ presenters:

  • Kedron Bardwell, chair, professor of political science
  • Adrienne Gathman, assistant professor of political science
  • Eduardo Magalhaes III, professor of political science
  • Brian Niemuth, head women’s basketball coach

In order to plan effectively, please for any or all of these free events.