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Focus groups on accessible and inclusive outdoor recreation spaces

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The Harkin Institute is once again teaming up with local architecture firm, BNIM, to develop best practices and standards in creating fully accessible and inclusive spaces. This time, our focus is on outdoor recreation spaces. We are looking for adults with...

Nov 29 | An Evening with Charlie Cook 2023

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An Evening with Charlie Cook 2023 Event Details: Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Time: 7:30–8:30 p.m. CT Location: Sheslow Auditorium (2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) Virtual live stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel Registration: This event is...

November 2 | Fall Sussman Lecture Fall 2023 Sussman Lecture – “Dignity: The Foundation of a New Patriotism” with Tim Shriver

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Event Details Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. CT Date: November 2, 2023 Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) Virtual Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel Accommodations: American Sign Language (ASL) and Live Captioning...

Naturalization Ceremony Photos (9-15-23)

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Naturalization Ceremony Photos from 9-15-23 More photos coming...

September 13 | 2023 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium

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Watch the YouTube Livestream Here! Conference Details Date: September 13, 2023 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST Location:  National Education Association1201 16th Street, NWWashington, DC 20036-3290 Virtual: YouTube Livestream Cost: Conference (including...

May 3 | An Evening with Congressional Historians

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Event Details Date: Wednesday May, 3 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center and YouTube Livestream Accommodations: American Sign Language and Live Captioning will be provided. Contact...
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