University of Iowa Health Management & Policy

On September 15 th at Brown Deer Golf Course in Coralville, IA, the first year HMP students partook in a “Speed Networking Event” to help them better prepare for the numerous opportunities they will have to meet and connect with various executives during their time at the University of Iowa.    The evening started with a seminar on professionalism and networking, presented by Laurie Baedke, current President of The LIFEworks Healthcare Group. After Laurie spoke, several alumni held a panel discussion about various suggestions they had for the first years, and also held a Q&A session regarding their careers. Following the panel, everyone split into small groups, and over the next two hours each student had the opportunity to meet and network with three alumni for five minutes apiece. While these meetings were very concise, it was a perfect setting for the students to practice the suggestions that both Laurie and the panel mentioned earlier, as well as give the stude...

Rain or shine you can count on the Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders to join alumni, facility, and friends to spend a day on the golf course. This year was our largest fundraising success to date! The proceeds from the fundraiser go to support our student organization throughout the course of the school year, with a majority going towards student scholarships for ACHE congress in March. After breakfast, some practice on the driving range and catching up with old friends nearly 100 people left the clubhouse in their rain gear to play the 18-hole best ball golf tournament. The day ended with lunch, and awards. We look forward to seeing you at the ISAHL Golf Fundraiser 2012!!