Author: Belinda Boelter
For Now and the Future: McGoogan Library’s Oral History Program
Blog author Grace Spaulding, Student Worker Many UNMC students, faculty, staff and alumni, along with Nebraska Medicine colleagues, have filed into the Level 8 south rare book room of the library to share their stories for the oral history program. With the intention of preserving their lived experience for researchers now and in the future, this […]
May 2, 2025

Davis Lecture Recording Available
Couldn’t attend the Davis Lecture? A recording of author Maria Smilios’ presentation is available online. Maria’s presentation “Sickness & Stigma at Sea View: The Black Angels” covered the deadly disease of tuberculosis and the untold story of the nurses (the Black Angels) who cared for those patients. “The Black Angels” is the true story of […]
Apr 30, 2025

Empowering Future Health Professionals
Since 2022, McGoogan Library faculty have coordinated the instruction in the High School Alliance course “The Art and Science of Decision-Making.” Utilizing special collections such as rare books, artifacts, art, the graphic medicine collection, Wigton Heritage Center exhibitions, and oral histories, McGoogan faculty have introduced High School Alliance students to the health humanities. The health humanities […]
Apr 29, 2025

Recharge Your Mind and Destress with McGoogan Library
Final assignments and looming exams can feel overwhelming. Take a much-needed break and recharge your mind at McGoogan Health Sciences Library’s De-Stress Week Snack Break! Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Level 6 of the library (Wittson Hall, WHM), near the AskUs desk Fuel your body and mind with delicious, nutritious snacks and a […]
Apr 22, 2025

Panel Event to Highlight Pathway Programs Partnerships
Event: Innovating Together: McGoogan Library & UNMC Pathway Programs Collaborations Date: Wednesday, April 30 Time: 1 p.m. CDT Location: Online via Zoom (registration required) Join McGoogan Library and its Pathway partners for a panel discussion to learn how our collaborative work has supported health care students. These Pathway Programs focus on building a health care workforce that is […]
Apr 18, 2025
