The Harkin Institute Events
The Harkin Institute hosts regular events and programs, most frequently at its home at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. These special events, including lectures, receptions, and more, are focused not only around the Institute’s four focus areas (Labor and Employment, People with Disabilities, Retirement Security, and Wellness and Nutrition) but also cover content related to other various issues affecting social justice, fairness, and opportunity.
2025 Harkin On Wellness Designee Applications Now Open!
Organizations working to preserve and improve water quality are invited to nominate their program to be considered for the 2025 Harkin On Wellness Designation. This year's theme is The Future of Clean Water. At The Harkin Institute, our goal is to...
read moreOctober 28 | Solutions on a Platter with EnAble India
Event Information Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. CT Location: Virtual Live Stream via Zoom Cost: Free! Accommodations: Live-captioning in English will be provided for attendees. American Sign Language interpretation is only available...
read moreNovember 11 | An Evening with Charlie Cook 2024
An Evening with Charlie Cook 2024 Event Details: Date: Monday, November 11, 2024 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...
read moreOctober 30 | Navigating Medicare Enrollment with Iowa SHIIP Counselors
Webinar Information Date: October 30, 2024 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. CT Location: Zoom Webinar (link will be sent to attendees closer to the event) Cost: Free Accommodations: Live-captioning in English will be provided for attendees. American Sign Language interpretation...
read morePOSTPONED | Fall Sussman Lecture: Students Are Humans First with Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab
Unfortunately, our Fall 2024 Sussman Lecture: Students Are Humans First with Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience. We plan to reschedule this event for the Spring and hope to see you there. Feel...
read moreOctober 4-6 | A Taste of ReelAbilities Des Moines 2024
Event Information Date: October 4-6, 2024 Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, Auditorium (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) Cost: Free! Accommodations: Live-captioning in English and American Sign Language will be provided. Other accommodation requests...
read moreSeptember 5 | Ruth Harkin Book Launch and Signing
Event Information Date: September 5, 2024 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. CT Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) Cost: Free, but registration is required Accommodations: American Sign Language (ASL) and live captioning (CART)...
read moreSeptember 25 & 26 | Industrial Farm Animal Production, the Environment, and Public Health
Day One Recording: Day Two Recording: Event Information Date: September 25 & 26, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University (2875 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311) Virtual Live Stream Cost: In-person...
read moreAugust 30 | Lunch and Learn: Increasing Board Diversity Through Greater Disability Representation
Session Information Date: August 30, 2024 Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) Virtual Live Stream (Link will be sent to virtual attendees before the event) Cost: Professionals seeking credit...
read moreJuly 13 | AchieveABLE Futures: Using ABLE Accounts to Reach Your Financial Goals
Event Details What: AchieveABLE Futures: Using ABLE Accounts to Reach Your Financial Goals When: Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT Presentations will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. One-on-one sessions will be 25 minutes long held between 11 a.m. and 2...
read moreMay 31 | Lunch and Learn: Empowering Businesses, Families, and Communities with Health Savings Plans, Part III
Session Information Date: May 31, 2024 Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT Location: Virtual Live Stream (Link will be sent to virtual attendees before the event) Cost: Professionals seeking credit: $65 Social workers use code "MINUS30" for a $30 discount on your registration...
read moreFinancial Wellness Fair 24 Exhibit Links
Financial Wellness Fair Exhibitors AARP Iowa College Savings Iowa Foster Group Iowa Jump$tart Coalition Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)/Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) ISL Education...
read moreMarch 8 | Lunch and Learn: Empowering Businesses, Families, and Communities with Health Savings Plans.
Session Information Date: March 8, 2024 Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) Virtual Live Stream (Link will be sent to virtual attendees before the event) Cost: Professionals seeking credit...
read moreMarch 6 | Spring Sussman Lecture–Pain and Politics with Dr. Jennifer Silva
Event Information Date: March 6, 2024 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. CT Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311) YouTube Live Stream on The Harkin Institute's YouTube Channel Registration: This event is free and open to the public but...
read moreApril 3 | 2024 Harkin On Wellness Symposium
Watch the 2024 HOW Symposium on YouTube!Event Information: Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel. Registration: This event is free, and your...
read moreApril 30 | Harkin Retirement Security Symposium 2024
Watch the 2024 Symposium on YouTube! 2024 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium Follow Up Report The annual Harkin Retirement Security Symposium addresses contemporary policy issues and legislative changes surrounding access to and adequacy of retirement savings,...
read moreDecember 2023 – Harkin On Wellness 2024 Designee Submissions Open
Organizations working to improve the wellbeing of K-12 students and young people are invited to nominate their program to be considered for the 2024 Harkin on Wellness Designation. This year’s theme is Wellbeing in Schools. At The Harkin Institute, our goal is to...
read moreFocus groups on accessible and inclusive outdoor recreation spaces
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...
read moreNov 29 | An Evening with Charlie Cook 2023
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...
read moreNovember 2 | Fall Sussman Lecture Fall 2023 Sussman Lecture – “Dignity: The Foundation of a New Patriotism” with Tim Shriver
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...
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Address: 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 271-3623
Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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