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Brief: Allowing canned, dried, and frozen foods undermines mission of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Brief: Allowing canned, dried, and frozen foods undermines mission of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (or FFVP) was created to provide exactly what is stated in the title, fresh fruits and vegetables. From the time Senator Tom Harkin (retired) authored the bill to establish this program, it was meant to expand the tastes and...

May 7 | Let’s DU Lunch feat. Joseph Jones

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Date: May 7, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Des Moines Embassy Club, 34th Floor of the Ruan Building, 666 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA Register For This Event Let’s DU Lunch is sponsored by Drake University and the Greater Des Moines Partnership....

Harkin Institute Job Opening: Project Associate/Executive Assistant

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The Harkin Institute is hiring a project associate/executive assistant to work in collaboration with the Executive Director, the institute’s namesake and institute staff to ensure an orderly and professional office environment. Click here to learn more and...

New Harkin on Wellness Report shares valuable information on successful community wellness and nutrition initiatives

Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement on Wednesday released its first Harkin on Wellness Report, which provides detailed information about 11 successful community wellness and nutrition initiatives from around the United States. The report...

Harkin Institute recognizes top community wellness programs

Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement on Wednesday released its first Harkin on Wellness (HOW) report, recognizing 11 wellness programs from across the country that exemplify best practices for how communities and organizations can invest in...
Spring Sussman Lecture to address national security

Spring Sussman Lecture to address national security

Institute News, Sussman Lecture Series

March 15, 2018 Emily Schettler emily.schettler@drake.edu 515-271-3592 Spring Sussman Lecture to address national security The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement’s Spring 2018 Sussman...
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