Monthly Archives: September 2018

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Training Oct. 10, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Prior to the Nov. 7 Edit-a-thon, the HS/HSL will provide a Wikipedia training to help users learn how to create a Wikipedia account, make edits, and use NLM resources to improve the world’s largest encyclopedia. The training will take place on Oct. … Continue reading

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September Edition of Connective Issues Now Available

            The September edition of Connective Issues is out! It includes: Welcome – Expertise, Resources, Place! Doing Research? Meet the Makers – The Neurobiology of Pain Modulation: From Placebo Effects to Virtual Reality Wikipedia Edit-a-thon … Continue reading

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Scholarly Publishing Workshop Series

During this year’s Open Access Week, the HS/HSL will be hosting a Scholarly Publishing Workshop Series. Please join us for a series of 30-minute workshops introducing topics related to scholarly publishing and research impact. Continue reading

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Oct. 5, Exhibit Luncheon and Lecture: “The ‘Spanish Flu’ of 1918, What’s Past is Prologue

          Join us for a luncheon and lecture with Dr. Philip A Mackowiak. Dr. Philip A. Mackowiak, ’70, emeritus professor of medicine and Carolyn Frenkil and Selvin Passen History of Medicine Scholar-in-Residence will present, The ‘Spanish … Continue reading

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Meet the Makers: Dr. Luana Colloca

Join us for Meet the Makers, our speaker series focusing on emerging technologies in the life sciences. Dr. Luana Colloca, UMSOM and UMSON, will present on the neurobiology of placebo effects and virtual reality with an emphasis on relevant discoveries, new insights and developments. Continue reading

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Health Information Resources for Culturally Diverse Patients Workshop

                  Health Information Resources for Culturally Diverse Patients Monday, October 8th, 2018 Noon – 1:00 pm Lower level of the HS/HSL                  Room LL03 If you provide care for patients/clients with limited English … Continue reading

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Get Your Flu Shot at the HS/HSL, Oct. 4, 10-2

Help protect yourselves, your families, friends, and colleagues! Flu shots available to UMB campus employees and students in the 1st Floor Tower of the Library (entrance to the left of the guard’s desk as you enter). The flu clinic is … Continue reading

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Outbreak Exhibit Opening a Success

Thank you all for the wonderful turn-out to the Outbreak opening exhibit.   Outbreak exhibit grand opening, Dr. Philip A. Mackowiak and the HS/HSL’s Executive Director, MJ Tooey wait for the event to start.       Dr. Justin Ortiz … Continue reading

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Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World, Opening Reception, 9/13, 10:30am

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Great to See You All at Fall Fest 2018!

It was great to see all of the UMB community out at Fall Fest 2018 today.  We met so many students, staff, faculty and many others at our table.  Please come by the HS/HSL and see what a great place … Continue reading

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