Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition
Don’t take public health for granted and do what you can to stop the spread of COVID-19 Author: Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt, PhD, RDN, LD, Harkin Institute Associate Director of Wellness and Nutrition Policy Senator Harkin once said: “We all understand the paradox of...
ADA Anniversary, Institute News, People with Disabilities, Sussman Lecture Series
Feb. 27, 2020 Contact: Emily Schettler emily.schettler@drake.edu 515-205-6319 Sussman Lecture to feature renowned doctor and human rights activist Dr. Jean-Baptiste Richardier Renowned doctor and...
ADA Anniversary, Harkin Summit, Institute News, People with Disabilities
This article appeared in the Business Record on February 14, 2020. You can read it and other content related to the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Business Record’s ADA Generation series here. Accessible entrances and accessible parking...
ADA Anniversary, Harkin Summit, Institute News, People with Disabilities
This article appeared in the Business Record on February 14, 2020. You can read it and other disability employment-related content in the Business Record’s ADA Generation series here. When Alex Watters got a call about a job offer to be a field organizer for...
Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement surveyed 500 Iowans in December 2019 to gather feedback on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and determine if Iowans favor or oppose changes to SNAP that may influence the purchase...
Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition
In January, The Harkin Institute signed on to the Healthy Meeting Pledge developed by the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Participating in this pledge is an opportunity for the Institute to...
