Tag: events
Health Science History Hour: ‘From Colony to Country’
Erin Torell, associate professor and the rare book librarian at the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, will discuss the “From Colony to Country: Medicine in America’s Founding Era” exhibit on July 21 from noon to 1 p.m. The discussion will be held virtually. Register or join the presentation at this link. The exhibit and Torell’s presentation will […]
Jul 13, 2026
Annual Davis Lecture with Dr. Christine Montross on April 14
McGoogan Library presents the 17th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lecture. All We Do Not Know: The Enduring Mysteries of Medicine in the Age of Information Date: Tuesday, April 14thTime: 12-1pm CDTLocation: CON 1011 or via ZoomPresented by: Dr. Christine Montross, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert […]
Mar 11, 2026
Upcoming Health Sciences History Hour
Omaha’s Medical Detectives: How Drs. Matilda McIntire and Carol Angle Uncovered a Hidden Epidemic of Lead Poisoning Written by: Carrie Meyer Tuesday, March 17th from noon to 1pm. This presentation recounts the pioneering work of Drs. Matilda McIntire and Carol Angle, whose decades-long investigation into lead toxicity exposed one of the nation’s most significant environmental […]
Mar 5, 2026
Panel Presentation – From Eugenics to Ethics: Lessons for Today’s Medical Community
From Eugenics to Ethics: Lessons for Today’s Medical Community February 17th from noon to 1 p.m. via ZoomMedicine has come a long way—but its past still shapes the present. McGoogan Library presents a thought-provoking panel, exploring the troubling legacy of eugenics in medicine and its enduring impact on healthcare ethics. Matthew K. Wynia, MD, MPH […]
Feb 4, 2026
Spring McGoogan Sessions
McGoogan Library is excited to announce our Spring 2026 McGoogan Sessions schedule. Choose from six options, led by our experienced library faculty, designed to equip you with essential research skills and resources. Upcoming Schedule Types of Literature Reviews Tues, February 24 from 1:00-2:00pm Learn about the different types of literature reviews, how to choose the […]
Feb 3, 2026