New to Iowa?
September 11th, 2008 by Sarah Andrews
New to Iowa?
Looking for Something to do?
Check out this link created by the University of Iowa Libraries:
One Community One Book
September 11th, 2008 by Sarah Andrews
Join us for One Community One Book this Fall!
The UICHR’s One Community, One Book program, in conjunction with an expanded outreach to all first-year undergraduate students, will host a multitude of programming this semester to encourage a common reading and learning experience about human rights for all campus and community members.
The selected book this year, “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier”, is the memoir of a former child soldier, Ishmael Beah. Mr. Beah is now a world renowned activist on children’s rights.
Mr. Beah will visit campus as part of the program, in conjunction with the UI Lecture Committee series, to give a public lecture on October 29, 7:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa City.
Information about discussion forums, films and other opportunities for UI students, staff, faculty, alumni, and broader community member engagement, can be found at www.uichr.org.
Several Discussion Groups that might be of particular interest to the Hardin community include:
September 18, 11:30 am-1 pm, UIHC Patients’ Library, 8th JCP Solarium
October 22, 8:00 pm, UI Main Library, 2nd Floor Study Lounge
Please plan to attend the lecture and/or other events in the program. We look forward to your participation!
Don’t forget to check out the new Smallpox Exhibit!
September 11th, 2008 by Sarah Andrews
Don’t forget to check out the latest exhibit posted near the 3rd floor entrance! It’s the history of Smallpox, and is quite informative!
Smallpox has claimed more lives than any other disease in history, ravaging humankind for thousands of years. During the 18th century, smallpox killed an estimated 400,000 Europeans every year. Even those who were fortunate enough to survive (the mortality rate for the most virulent form ranged from 20 to 60 percent) were usually scarred or deformed in some way for the remainder of their lives.
Following the advent of Jenner’s cowpox vaccine at the beginning of the 19th century, the number of cases declined significantly but as late as 1967, The World Health Organization estimated that two million died from smallpox that year, mostly in underdeveloped countries.
Finally, in 1980, Following a mass vaccination, surveillance and containment effort, The World Health Assembly announced the global eradication of smallpox, the only naturally occurring disease to be eliminated by humans.
Wii Event!
September 9th, 2008 by Sarah Andrews
Take a break and come play Nintendo Wii at the Hardin Library!
The Wii Event will be Thursday, September 11th from 3-5pm in the Info Commons East at the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences.
Players of all experience levels are welcome, from novices to Wii masters!
Calling All Flood Stories!
September 4th, 2008 by Sarah Andrews
After witnessing firsthand the kindness and generosity of Iowa flood volunteers, Nancy Baker from the University of Iowa Main Library has decided that the greatest way to repay all those that helped is by giving back to the community, just as they did. Her solution to this is to enlist StoryCorps, an oral history recorder that is funded by the national government. Due to her efforts of gratitude, StoryCorps will be on the University of Iowa’s campus Tuesday, September 30, Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2. They will also be at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 9, and the Coralville Public Library on Saturday, October 11. To date, StoryCorps has nationally recorded over 15,000 interviews. The Iowa flood stories will be archived in the Iowa Digital Library in addition to the Library of Congress. Any community member with a story to tell is encouraged to participate and help history not be forgotten.
For more information on StoryCorps visit: http://www.storycorps.net/
Library closed for Labor Day holiday
August 29th, 2008 by Sarah Andrews
The Hardin Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day holiday, and open reduced hours the weekend before. The 24-hour study area will be open.
Saturday, August 30 the library will be open from 10am - 2pm.
Sunday, August 31 the library will be open from 12pm - 4pm.
More computers available in the 24-hour study
August 21st, 2008 by Sarah Andrews
Hardin Library’s 24-hour study now has 5 computers available, including a Mac. Wireless access is also available throughout the library.
Intensive English Course for Professionals
August 20th, 2008 by mrdrake
Iowa Intensive Communication Skills for Professionals (IIE 103:002) will be offered during the fall 2008 semester. This course is designed for international professionals at UI (visiting scholars, post-docs, researchers). Students will improve conversational fluency and practice language skills for professional disccusions and presentations.
For more information, contact ESL Programs, 1112 University Capitol Centre, 335-5630 or iiep@uiowa.edu
Information is also available at the IIEP website: http://www.uiowa.edu/iiepesl/IIEP/professionals.html
24-hour study is open!
August 20th, 2008 by mrdrake
The 24-hour study, located on the third floor of the library, is available again - and now with new carpet!
For information on other study areas within the library, visit http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/studyareas.html
Play Wii at Hardin Library!
August 18th, 2008 by mrdrake
Have you tried Nintendo’s latest game console, Wii? Come play at Hardin Library! These events are free and open to novices and experienced gamers alike. Games available include Wii Sports, WarioWare Smooth Moves, and Super Smash Brothers Brawl.
We will be ready to play in the Info Commons East classroom on the following days:
Thursday, August 21st 1-3pm
Monday, August 25th 2-4pm
Wednesday, August 27th 12-3pm
Thursday, August 28th 3-5pm
Hardin Library is conveniently located on the health sciences campus. For a map, visit http://www.uiowa.edu/~maps/h/hlhs1.htm
