Tag: students
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
Explore a Hidden Gem: Anatomical Models
Blog author Tyler Hamilton, Library Reference Associate Although skulls get a lot of attention, McGoogan Library has a myriad of other anatomical models for students, faculty and staff that perhaps you didn’t know about. Hearts, brains and brain stems are other models that also get checked out regularly. Did you know the library has full skeletons […]
Apr 11, 2025
Beyond the Lecture: Meet and Greet with Maria Smilios
UNMC students can connect with award-winning author, keynote speaker, and adjunct lecturer, Maria Smilios during one of two meet & greet sessions. As tuberculosis and other infectious diseases remain a concern, discover how previously untold stories from our past, like The Black Angels, can inform current strategies for combating health disparities. Bring your questions. Snacks […]
Apr 2, 2025
