Category Archives: Announcement
Fruit Ninja VR Study Break Contest – Game On!
Take a break from reality and slice up some virtual fruit salad! The Health Sciences and Human Services Library’s (HS/HSL) Innovation Space is hosting a Fruit Ninja VR study break from May 7-16. Continue reading
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NIH Director, Francis Collins, Discusses the All of Us DNA Collection Program
The HS/HSL is in partnership with the NIH All of Us Research Program, part of the Precision Medicine Initiative. The HS/HSL is one of eight institutions to serve as Regional Medical Libraries in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM). … Continue reading
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Historical Collections Open House
The HS/HSL Historical Collections is opening its doors to its unique and valuable collections. Join us to experience some of the treasures from our historical collections for yourself. Attendees will be able … Continue reading
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Historical Collections Open House
The HS/HSL Historical Collections is opening its doors to its unique and valuable collections. Join us to experience some of the treasures from our historical collections for yourself. Attendees will be able … Continue reading
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Register Now for the First Annual UMB Teaching With Technology Day!
Join colleagues for a day focused on effective ways technology can be used in higher education. Continue reading
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Whiteboard Project: Do You Say…?
Debate over. We say, “I put on my sneakers to go to the store to buy a soda, lollipop, and sub then had a sip of H2O at … Continue reading
Historical Collection: Cordell Poem “The Library”
In celebration of National Poetry Month and National Library Week, we would like to share a poem that was found in our Historical Collection. The poem was written by Martha Cordell Jeffers. Jeffers was the daughter of Dr. Eugene F. … Continue reading
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New Exhibit – Scarred for Life: Every Scar Tells a Story
A fascinating exhibit by artist Ted Meyer will be on display at the HS/HSL’s Weise Gallery from April 4 to June 22, 2018. Ted Meyer is a nationally recognized artist, … Continue reading
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Whiteboard Project: Preferred Study Environment
So, you like the sound of … SILENCE. We do our best to keep the library a study friendly place: free earplugs, designated quiet floors, poster … Continue reading
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Historical Highlights: Blaustein Donations
In December, the HS/HSL’s Historical Collections received a remarkable donation from Dr. Mordecai Blaustein. Dr. Blaustein, a long-time professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, has been a strong supporter of the HS/HSL for … Continue reading
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