Himmelfarb Library Blog - Special events

Bring your computer problems

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

On Thursday November 12th, a representative from Student Technology Services will be in Himmelfarb Library from 3-5:00 pm to resolve your computer issues (laptops, wireless, etc.). Please stop by the Circulation Desk and ask for assistance!

Instructional Technology Summit Series

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:34:00 -0500

Himmelfarb Library and the Faculty Affairs Office are pleased to host a series of talks for GWUMC faculty on instructional and information technologies. This series is designed to introduce faculty to new technologies which are being used at GWUMC and engender discussion of best practices for the use of technology in instruction.

This weekly series will occur throughout the fall from 12-1 p.m. in Himmelfarb B103. Light refreshments will be available, and participants are encouraged to bring their lunch to the sessions.

Please mark your calendars!

Thu, Sep 3	Katherine Kennedy, PhD	Turning Point Clickers
Wed, Sep 9	Feroz Arastu	Laptop Security
Wed, Sep 16	Dante Verme, PhD, MS	ArcGIS
Tue, Sep 22	Frank Slaby, PhD	Animations
Tue, Sep 29	Ray Walsh, PhD	NetAnatomy
Tue, Oct 6	Barbara McGowan & Catherine Harris, MA	What makes a good poster?
Wed, Oct 14	Howie Southworth & John O'Hara	Blogs and Wikis in Blackboard
Wed, Oct 21	Cynthia Kahn, MILS, MPH	Scopus
Wed, Oct 28	Paul Levett, MSc	E-Resources Access & Multidatabase Searching
Thu, Nov 5	Tim McCaffrey, PhD	Genetics Databases
Wed, Nov 11	Elaine Sullo, MLS, MAEd	RefWorks
Thurs, Nov 19	Laura Abate, MSLS	Information Updates/RSS Feeds

Changing the Face of Medicine

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0500

The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, in conjunction with the School of Medicine, invite you to see a traveling exhibition from the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine. The exhibit, Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians, introduces some of the many extraordinary and fascinating women who have studied and practiced medicine in America. Women of all generations and diverse backgrounds are featured in this exhibition celebrating all of America's physicians.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 1st, from 4:00-5:30 pm, in the Himmelfarb Library on the first floor. Refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will remain on display in the Library from September 28th through November 8th. Please contact Cynthia Kahn at 202-994-3683 or mlbcrk@gwumc.edu with any questions about the exhibit or opening reception.

Government Role in Health Care?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:40:00 -0500

Is it the Federal Government's responsibility to provide health care for all Americans?

This widely debated question will be the topic of an upcoming health care debate at The George Washington University Medical Center.

Responding affirmatively to the topic will be Mandy Krauthamer, MD, executive director, Doctors for America, and Igor Volsky, health care researcher and blogger, Center for American Progress. Responding in the negative will be The Honorable Michael C. Burgess, MD, United States congressman from the 26th District in Texas, and David Gratzer, MD, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. The debate will be moderated by James L. Scott, MD, dean of GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Title: "Is it the Federal Government's Responsibility to Provide Health Care for All Americans?"
Sponsors:
    The Benjamin Rush Society
    The Congressional Health Care Caucus
    The George Washington University Medical Center Student Council
Date: September 30, 2009
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ross Hall #101

The goal of the event is to encourage students and physicians to become more active in the nation's pressing health care issues. All Medical Center students, staff, faculty and members of the general public are welcome to attend. Please reserve your space at www.pacificresearch.org. For further information, contact Cindy Chin at cchin@pacificresearch.org or via (415) 955-6110.

Annual Book Sale

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:09:00 -0500

Just after the fall semester gets underway, the Himmelfarb Annual Book Sale will be held in the Reference nook on the first floor of the Library. The exact dates of the sale will be announced shortly.

This book sale presents a great opportunity to supplement your collection with reference materials and textbooks that have been withdrawn from the collection. Prices range from $.50 to several dollars on the first day of the sale, and on the second day, all materials are free. Hours for the book sale are 8:00 - Midnight.

Please contact George Paul at 202-994-3682 or mlbgpp@gwumc.edu with any questions.

The 2008 Himmelfarb Art Show

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:18:00 -0500

The Himmelfarb Library, in conjunction with Brush Medicine, invite you to attend our annual art show. Come check out artwork by done by your colleagues, students, faculty, and friends. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, April 3rd, from 4 to 6 pm, in the Himmelfarb Library on the first floor. Refreshments will be served. The art will remain on display in the Library through April 30th. Please contact Laurie Lyons at 202-994-2963 or mlblbl@gwumc.edu with any questions about the art show or opening reception.

Artists, show your work!

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:19:00 -0500

All GWUMC faculty, staff, students, and residents are invited to participate in the 2008 Annual Himmelfarb Art Show. Show your artwork and let your colleagues and friends see how your talents extend beyond your academic and clinical career. The show will be displayed around the first floor of the library during the month of April, with an opening reception on Thursday, April 3rd from 4-6pm. All types of artwork are welcome. Please contact Laurie Lyons at mlblbl@gwumc.edu or (202) 994-2963 with questions or for more information.

NIH Public Access Policy Information Session

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:34:00 -0500

Do you receive NIH funding for your research?
Are you publishing the results of your NIH-funded research?
Will you be applying to NIH for funds in the future?

Come and learn how the new NIH Public Access Policy mandating submission of all published articles arising from NIH-funded research projects affects you. This session will cover all the options and answer many of your questions.

NIH Public Access Policy Information Session
Thursday, March 6, 2008
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ross Hall, room 117

Speakers:

Dr. Peter Hotez, Department of Microbiology and Tropical Medicine
Laura Abate, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Sponsored by the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library.

Need to make room on your bookshelves?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:42:00 -0500

The 3rd annual Books Without Borders book drive begins today. Drop off your donations in the boxes located in the entranceway to the Himmelfarb Library (just before the security gate) or in the lobby of Ross Hall through April 30, 2008. Books Without Borders is an organization based here at the GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences, whose mission is to annually donate medical textbooks and literature to medical schools in areas of need. In 2006 and 2007 thousands of books were sent to universities in Eritrea and Rwanda, respectively. The 2008 collection will benefit the general library at the University of Liberia. This year Books Without Borders will be collecting and donating books from the last 10 years or so in all academic disciplines, with particular emphasis on the general sciences, mathematics, and engineering. All donations are tax-deductible, so bring your books in before April 30th to help update the library for the students at the University of Liberia. For more information please contact GW Books Without Borders:

Phone: (202) 994-1000 Website: http://gwbookswithoutborders.com/

Himmelfarb's Annual Book Sale - September 5-6

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:15:00 -0500

On Wednesday, September 5th and Thursday September 6th Himmelfarb's annual book sale will be held in the study alcove just beyond the Reference Desk on the library's 1st floor. The book sale is a great opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to acquire useful books for their personal collections. Items being sold include medical, allied sciences, public health, and health services textbooks from Himmelfarb's collection and donations made to the library. On Wednesday, September 5th, books will be full price. Single books will range from $0.50 to $10.00 and sets cost up to $20.00. On Thursday, September 6th, all remaining books will be free; but, we suggest you visit the sale on Wednesday. Don't take the risk that the books you want will still be available on Thursday. Questions about the book sale? Contact George Paul: Phone: (202) 994-3682
Email: mlbgpp@gwumc.edu

Special exhibit -- Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:16:00 -0500

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Himmelfarb Library are pleased to host the traveling exhibition of Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons. This exhibit is a collaborative effort between the National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in Baltimore, the largest African American museum on the east coast of the United States. It is a celebration of the contributions of African American academic surgeons to medicine and medical education. Please stop by the entranceway to Himmelfarb to view this attractive and informative exhibit, which will be on view through September 30, 2007.

Big thank you to the artists and BrushMedicine!

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:43:00 -0500

Thank you to all the artists who contributed work for Himmelfarb's 2007 Annual Art Show and to BrushMedicine, who co-hosted the opening. The opening party was a big success and the art show is bigger than ever. If you haven't had a chance to see the show yet, it will remain up around the first floor of the library through the end of April. Everything in the show is by students, faculty, and staff of the GWUMC, so come by and see how your colleagues' talents extend beyond their academic and clinical work. Photo is of a stoneware bust by Roberta Lilly and a watercolor by Kirsten Rose.

Food for Fines

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:59:00 -0500

Put your library fines to work for the community. For three weeks, April 15-May 5, 2007, Himmelfarb will exchange Food for Fines. One dollar in current library fines will be removed from your record for every canned good or non-perishable food item you donate. All items will be donated to Bread for the City, a local non-profit organization serving low income residents of Washington, DC. Please note that we can only remove fines, not book replacement fees. A maximum of $20.00 in fines will be waived per person. Contact the Circulation Desk at (202) 994-2962 for more information about the food for fines exchange.

Art show opening -- Wednesday, April 11th at 4:00

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:48:00 -0500

Himmelfarb Library and BrushMedicine invite you to join us for the opening of our annual art show--

Wednesday, April 11th

4 pm

Himmelfarb 1st floor

Refreshments provided

Come see a variety of art, all by GWUMC students, faculty, and staff!

Photo from the opening of the 2006 art show opening.

Seminar for faculty -- How to stay out of trouble

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:19:00 -0500

The George Washington University Committee on the Status of Women Faculty and Librarians cordially invites all faculty and librarians to attend the following seminar and discussion:

Staying Out of Trouble: Copyright Issues in Teaching and Research
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
3-4 pm
The Jacob Burns Law Library, 716 20th Street NW, Room 505

Speakers will include Himmelfarb's Director, Anne Linton; University Librarian, Jack Siggins; and a representative from the Jacob Burns Law Library. The copyright discussion will be followed by a reception for all new faculty and librarians. The reception will be held in the Tasher Reading Room on the 1st floor of the Jacob Burns Law Library from 4 to 6 pm. Please RSVP for both events to the Office of Faculty Recruitment and Personnel Relations: 202-994-6783 or frpr@gwu.edu