Tag: faculty
Ramadan Resources at the Library
Ramadan Mubarak to our UNMC students, faculty, and staff! To support members of our community who are observing Ramadan through fasting and prayer, the library offers the following resources: What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a sacred time of fasting (Sawm), prayer, reflection, and community. Fasting during Ramadan is one of […]
Feb 18, 2026
This Lead is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in Their Communities
Written by: Carrie Meyer The National Library of Medicine produced This Lead Is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in Their Communities, guest curated by historian and educator Richard M. Mizelle, Jr, PhD (University of Houston). For over a century, citizens have confronted lead industries, housing authorities, and elected officials to protect their health against the dangers of lead poisoning. […]
Feb 9, 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
Celebrating the Retirement of Teri Hartman, Humans Win!
Professor Teresa (Teri) Hartman is retiring from a career of more than three decades as a health sciences librarian, with twenty-six of those years at the McGoogan Health Science Library. Teri started at McGoogan Library in 1999 as an Assistant Professor and National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region (NNLM-MCR) outreach librarian. She moved to a liaison librarian role and was promoted to the Head of Education in 2004. […]
Feb 2, 2026