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New Exhibit: Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine

Although a fantasy story, the magic in the Harry Potter books is partially based on Renaissance traditions that played an important role in the development of Western science, including alchemy, astrology, and natural philosophy. An exhibit exploring Harry Potter’s world and its roots in Renaissance magic, science, and medicine is currently on display on the thirdContinue reading “New Exhibit: Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine”

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month that is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection. In honor of this important informational campaign, the Hardin Library has put together a small exhibit on breast cancer. Stop by the third floor of the library to look at some books,Continue reading “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month”

Not Just Another Pretty Face

Not Just Another Pretty Face Hardin Library’s newest exhibit traces the history of the dubious attempts to divine personality characteristics by analyzing the size, shape, structure, and composition of the human head.  It was Aristotle who coined the term, “physiognomy” to support his own writings and inclinations on the subject. Since that time the notionContinue reading “Not Just Another Pretty Face”

Rare Book Room Open House to Feature Early Works on Childbirth

The John Martin Rare Book Room will hold its annual open house on Thursday, May 14 from 4:30 to 7:30.  The exhibit, “De Partu Hominis; Six Centuries of Obstetrics,” will feature rare books on childbirth from the 15th through the 20th centuries.  The event is open to the public.  The open house will allow visitorsContinue reading “Rare Book Room Open House to Feature Early Works on Childbirth”

Opening Doors Exhibit Celebrates Achievements of African American Surgeons

The Hardin Library is hosting the traveling exhibition “Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Surgeons” through the end of next week (may 15th).  The exhibit celebrates the achievements of these pioneers in medicine by highlighting four contemporary pioneer African American surgeons and educators who exemplify excellence in their fields and believe in continuing the journey ofContinue reading “Opening Doors Exhibit Celebrates Achievements of African American Surgeons”

Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health

The Hardin Library is hosting The National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibition, “Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health” through April 21.  The exhibition earned a best exhibit blue ribbon at the American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting which featured 550 booths at its 2008 expo.  The colorful display highlights the revolution taking place inContinue reading “Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health”

Two New Exhibits at Hardin: Care of Lincoln and Care of Books

Two new exhibits on two very different subjects have been installed near the Hardin Library main entrance.  “His Wound is Mortal – Trauma Care, April 14, 1865” offers a look at the medical measure taken after the shooting of Abraham Lincoln, including excerpts from first-hand reports of the assassination and its aftermath.  The exhibit alsoContinue reading “Two New Exhibits at Hardin: Care of Lincoln and Care of Books”