Author: Aarik Danielsen
The Art of McGoogan: Two Paintings by Two Brothers
Note: This occasional series will take a closer look at pieces within McGoogan Library’s special collections, and will include everything from paintings to portraiture, medical illustrations to 3-D objects. This first installment covers the paintings “Mama” and “El Parto, Atitlan,” by brothers Mariano Gonzalez Chavajay and Matias Gonzalez Chavajay, respectively. “Mama” About the artist: Mariano Gonzalez Chavajay (1956- ) was born in Guatemala and belongs to the Tz’utuhil Maya people. Among […]
Sep 21, 2026
‘Stitches of Identity’ lecture traces evolution of nursing uniforms
Clothes might not make the person, but they tell us stories about people’s lives and what roles they play in society. An upcoming Health Sciences History Hour lecture will share the stories of UNMC nursing students through what they once wore. McGoogan Library Collection Specialist Savanna Falter will deliver the talk, “Stitches of Identity: Nursing’s Story through the […]
Sep 8, 2026
Healing at Home rotation showcases everyday medical practices
Written by Erin Torell Healing at Home: Midwives, Households, and Everyday Medicine is on rotation from Aug. 24 to Oct. 26. The history of American medicine cannot be told through hospitals and clinics alone. Its stories extend into the familiar confines of home, where resilient and resourceful women led the way, serving as nurses, midwives, and […]
Aug 24, 2026
What to expect from a cleaner, fresher McGoogan Library catalog
A recent refresh of the McGoogan Library catalog interface will provide users with a “cleaner … less cluttered” experience. That’s how McGoogan’s Alison Bobal describes the new look, adding that the update is more visually appealing and intuitive and created with accessibility in mind. Visitors to the catalog today will meet an image of the library’s colorful “spine” of books and journals, […]
Aug 21, 2026
See McGoogan Library through its ‘eyes and ears’
Ride an elevator or take the stairs. However you reach Level 6, you’re likely to encounter a friendly, knowledgeable face ready to help you make sense of McGoogan Library’s many resources. Staff at the AskUs desk not only exist as a sort of front door to the library, they’re also the eyes and ears of […]
Aug 20, 2026
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