University Relations

America's Healthcare Crisis: Medicalization, Overtreatment, Healthcare literacy and the Cost of Care presented by Catherine Zeman.

This two-day series will overview aspects of the healthcare cost containment crisis through a discussion of some of the latest and hardest hitting critical publications in the area of healthcare cost, quality and literacy. Special focus will be placed on understanding the role marketing of drugs has played in healthcare literacy and how the definition of disease impacts the scope of healthcare problems in the U.S. asking such questions as are current depression treatment methods providing a good return on investment, how might complications of treatment drive further medical cost spirals, and does how we define a disease raise the cost of care? Solutions to these trends will also be explored. The cost of this class is $20.

America's Healthcare Crisis: Medicalization, Overtreatment, Healthcare literacy and the Cost of Care presented by Catherine Zeman.

This two-day series will overview aspects of the healthcare cost containment crisis through a discussion of some of the latest and hardest hitting critical publications in the area of healthcare cost, quality and literacy. Special focus will be placed on understanding the role marketing of drugs has played in healthcare literacy and how the definition of disease impacts the scope of healthcare problems in the U.S. asking such questions as are current depression treatment methods providing a good return on investment, how might complications of treatment drive further medical cost spirals, and does how we define a disease raise the cost of care? Solutions to these trends will also be explored. The cost for this class is $20.

Matthew Wilson, instructor in marketing, presents "Building Your Personal Brand Through Social Media Marketing." Social media allows individuals to create a comprehensive personal brand online that HR departments are increasingly taking note of in the hiring process. Learn how you can take advantage of social networks to build your digital presence. Create your personal brand, connect with influencers and successfully engage with professionals in your industry.

Campus Drupal editors can get help with content. NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION.

Drupal Open Office Hours is a support group for persons on campus responsible for maintaining Drupal websites. The focus is less technical than the Drupal Developers Group, more emphasis is placed on content and content editing. Drupal experts are present to answer your questions. Office hours are normally the fourth Monday of every month from 3-4 p.m.

Nichole Johnson, instructor in communication studies, presents "Problems? Probably Perception." Many communication issues that occur in the workplace have to do with assumptions and negative attribution. We want to know another’s intentions, so we place our own meaning and experiences on their world. The problem? We haven’t walked a mile in their shoes.This presentation will explain how perception can be “blamed” for many problems in the workplace, and tips to improve perception.

Iowa Caucuses: Past, Present and Future will be taught by Christopher Larimer, assistant professor of political science. This course will explore the history of the Iowa Caucus, from its dubious beginnings to the ever-growing prominence in national politics today. Register on the Lifelong University website.

Crash Course in Croissants and Culture -- Travel Tips for France will be taught by Elizabeth Zwanziger, instructor at Malcolm Price Laboratory School-Iowa's Research and Development School. Find out why France is one of the most visited countries in the world and why the French language sounds like music to our ears. Register on the Lifelong University website.

Iowa Caucuses: Past, Present and Future will be taught by Christopher Larimer, assistant professor of political science. This course will explore the history of the Iowa Caucus, from its dubious beginnings to the ever-growing prominence in national politics today. Register on the Lifelong University website.

Crash Course in Croissants and Culture -- Travel Tips for France will be taught by Elizabeth Zwanziger, instructor at Malcolm Price Laboratory School-Iowa's Research and Development School. Find out why France is one of the most visited countries in the world and why the French language sounds like music to our ears. Register on the Lifelong University website.