Do you need to get ready for finals? Hardin Library has got you covered, starting on Friday, May 4. 5pm -Free coffee begins, and continues all week 6pm – Visit a therapy dog in Room 401 7pm-Midnight – Eat popcorn and study the night away! We are open late. Saturday the library is open 10am-MidnightContinue reading “Therapy dog, free popcorn and coffee | longer hours | get ready for finals @Hardin Library”
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Viral Markets: Economics, the Environment & Emerging Disease | R. Palmer Howard 2018 History of Medicine Dinner | Friday, April 27, 2018
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society 2018 R. Palmer Howard Dinner is Friday, April, 27, 2018. Radisson Hotel, Kinnick Center, 1220 1st Avenue, Coralville. Reception at 6:30 with cash bar. Dinner at 7:00pm, presentation at 8pm. Richard C. Keller, Professor, Department of Medical History and Biotethics, University of Wisconsin give a talk onContinue reading “Viral Markets: Economics, the Environment & Emerging Disease | R. Palmer Howard 2018 History of Medicine Dinner | Friday, April 27, 2018”
Frankenstein | John Martin Rare Book Room Annual Open House | Thurs. March 22, 5-8pm
John Martin Rare Book Room Open House Thursday, March 22 5-8pm Now in the 200th year since its publication, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus continues to raise questions about humanity, scientific ethics, and the place of the monster in our imaginations. This event features books and manuscripts from the John Martin Rare BookContinue reading “Frankenstein | John Martin Rare Book Room Annual Open House | Thurs. March 22, 5-8pm”
Curating Frankenstein | 200th Anniversary Talk by Peter Balestrieri | Thurs. March 22, 4-5pm @Hardin Library
In conjunction with the John Martin Rare Book Room Open House, Peter Balestrieri, Science Fiction and Popular Culture Curator, University of Iowa Libraries, will be giving a talk on curating Frankenstein at The Hardin Library conference room 401, on Thursday, March 22 from 4-5pm. After the talk, you may view parts of our collections atContinue reading “Curating Frankenstein | 200th Anniversary Talk by Peter Balestrieri | Thurs. March 22, 4-5pm @Hardin Library”
Therapy Dogs @Hardin Library | Friday, Dec. 8 | 4:00-5:30pm
Relax and pet a dog. Therapy dogs visit Hardin Library on Friday from 4-5:30. Stay and drink free coffee, eat trail mix, and study. We are open until Midnight Friday and Saturday and offer lots of quiet space to study.
Test Tube Babies During America’s Baby Boom : Artificial Insemination in Law & Medicine | HOM November Lecture | Thurs. Nov. 16, 6-7pm
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society and The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences John Martin Rare Book Room invite you to hear Kara Swanson, J.D., PhD., Professor of Law, Northeastern University for the November, 2017 lecture. Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:00-7:00 Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF) Room 2117 375 Newton Road,Continue reading “Test Tube Babies During America’s Baby Boom : Artificial Insemination in Law & Medicine | HOM November Lecture | Thurs. Nov. 16, 6-7pm”
Physicians as Collectors | History of Medicine Lecture | Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30pm | Hardin Library
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and the University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invite you to a lecture by Elizabeth Yale, PhD, History of Science, Harvard University. Bring out Your Dead (Papers)! Early Modern Medical Practitioners as Archivists and Collectors Thursday, September 28 5:30-6:30pm 401 Hardin Library for the Health Sciences Early modern physiciansContinue reading “Physicians as Collectors | History of Medicine Lecture | Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30pm | Hardin Library”
Science Thursday | Trivia, Prizes, Learn what we can do for you
Play trivia and win a prize that really soars! Find out what Hardin librarians can do for you. Have an ORCID ID? Learn why you need one and how to get one. Sponsored by Hardin Library for the Health Sciences.
Solar Eclipse Viewing @Sciences Library (East Campus) | 11:30am-3pm, Monday, August 21
On Monday, August 21st 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible in the United States. During this rare event, the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and therefore blocks the light of the Sun. In Iowa City, we can observe a partial eclipse. The Sun will be 92% obscured by the Moon. The partialContinue reading “Solar Eclipse Viewing @Sciences Library (East Campus) | 11:30am-3pm, Monday, August 21”
Shakespeare and Medicine @Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
Hardin Library is examining medicine through the eyes of William Shakespeare this month. Currently on display on Hardin’s 3rd floor is the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit, “And There’s the Humor of It:” Shakespeare and the Four Humors. In 16th century England, four bodily humors were thought to influence physical and mental health. FourContinue reading “Shakespeare and Medicine @Hardin Library for the Health Sciences”