The University of Library History of Medicine Society invites you to Incunabula in a Medical Context Open House Thursday, March 27, 4:30-7 pm Incunabula are early printed books dating from 1450 to 1500, immediately after the introduction of the printing press. The John Martin Rare Book Room at the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences will be openingContinue reading “John Martin Rare Book Room Open House March 27”
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Join us Thursday, March 20 for a discussion on Mobile Apps and Devices
Want to share your favorite app with the world? Wonder what apps are out there for your work and your personal life? This is your chance to learn and share, not get technical support. This session is hands-on and free for UI students and affiliates. Our next session takes place: Thursday, March 20 from 3-4Continue reading “Join us Thursday, March 20 for a discussion on Mobile Apps and Devices”
Celebrate Pi Day with University Libraries
Do you like Pi? Pi is celebrated globally on March 14. This date was chosen because it represents the first three digits of Pi (3.14). Pi is a Greek symbol which represents a constant– the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, or 3.14159. Pi can be calculated beyond a million digitsContinue reading “Celebrate Pi Day with University Libraries”
Twitter: More Than Just Social Media
Twitter is more than just a social media tool. It has developed into a vibrant real-time information network used by health care providers, scholars, and scientists. Come to this hands-on session to learn the basics of Twitter, advanced techniques such as searching, and examples of its uses in the Health Sciences. Our next session takesContinue reading “Twitter: More Than Just Social Media”
RecycleMania Week 1 – Knowledge is power quiz
Test how much you know about recycling and get a chance to win a prize! Take the Knowledge is Power quiz. RecycleMania is a national competition, pitting over 500 campuses against each other in an effort to recycle the most and reduce the least.
William Stewart Halsted, Father of American Modern Surgery: a retrospective
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Nicholas P. Rossi, Emeritus Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine. Rossi will provide a fascinating look at the life and medical achievements of William Stewart Halsted, considered the father of modern American surgery. Halsted, who lived from 1852-1922,Continue reading “William Stewart Halsted, Father of American Modern Surgery: a retrospective”
Asitha Jayawardena: “Expedited ‘Diffusion of Innovation’: A Reflection on the Ponseti Method in the current era of medicine”
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Asitha Jayawardena on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30-6:30 in Room 401. Sparks Essay Contest winner and College of Medicine Student Jayawardena will describe the history and cultural context of clubfoot and treatments developed by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti. He will then describe diffusion theoryContinue reading “Asitha Jayawardena: “Expedited ‘Diffusion of Innovation’: A Reflection on the Ponseti Method in the current era of medicine””
Reindeer Game ends Friday @Hardin
Be the first to find the large stuffed reindeer and bring it to the 3rd floor desk, then chose your prize! The reindeer will be hidden in a different spot each day through Friday, December 20.
Last Day to Find the Reindeer!
December 20 is the last day to find Ed the reindeer! Bring him to the front desk for a prize!
Visit therapy dogs @Hardin Library Friday 5:30pm-8pm
Visit 3 therapy dogs Friday, December 13. The dogs will be at Hardin Library, Room 401 from 5:30pm-8pm. If you are coming from the East Campus, take the Pentacrest Bus to the VA Loop or Newton Road Ramp to get to the Hardin Library.