“There There” — Here: Native Life in Maryland

Cover image of “There There” by Tommy Orange. Courtesy of Vintage Books.

Join the Student Success Center and the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) for a special program inspired by Tommy Orange’s national bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist novel “There There.” This event will feature Keith Colston, administrative director of the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs, who will speak about Native life in Maryland today.

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, Nov. 11
🕛 Noon to 1:30 p.m.
📍 HSHSL, Weise Gallery, First Floor
🔗 Register to attend

The session will connect themes from the novel to contemporary experiences in Maryland, including history, policy, and community life. A display of Lumbee regalia will accompany the talk. Colston will also discuss the Commission’s work across education, health, employment, and public safety. A question-and-answer session will follow.

A limited number of copies of “There There” will be available for attendees. The HSHSL has also made an online version available for the campus community. In addition, the Library will share reading recommendations for those interested in learning more.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dl-ssle@umaryland.edu at least one week before the event.

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🎃Halloween Happy Hour: Spooky Fun at the Library 👻

Image courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics via Academic Video Online. Used under educational fair use.

Join Scholars for Recovery, USGA, URecFit and Wellness, the Student Counseling Center, and the Health Sciences and Human Services Library for a Halloween Happy Hour on Friday, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the HSHSL’s Weise Gallery.

Wear your best costume, enjoy mocktails and refreshments, and play bingo for prizes. A costume contest will offer even more chances to win.

The library will set the mood with the 2013 Jim Jarmusch vampire film Only Lovers Left Alive,” streaming with captions from the HSHSL’s new video database, Academic Video Online (AVON). Stop by to see how you can explore thousands of films, documentaries, and educational videos through AVON. Off-campus access requires login through the HSHSL proxy link.

While you’re here, check out the booktruck of spooky and mysterious reads from the Kinnard Leisure Reading Collection, perfect for a cozy, eerie night in.

To request an event accommodation, contact Amanda Breon (abreon@umaryland.edu) with as much notice as possible. Financial support for this event is provided by USGA.

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Tuesday 10/21: Historical Collections Tour Stop

Photograph of the reading room of Historical collections, a large table is covered with books, photographs, and archival items displayed with labels, a woman stands next to the table pointing to a scrapbook, around the outside of the circular room are windows and bookcases with booksStop by the HSHSL’s Historical Collections on Tuesday Oct. 21 between noon and 2 p.m. The event is part of the University’s Founder’s Week Historical Treasurers Tour. 

Historical Collections of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) is an archival repository for the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The physical and digital collections document the history and accomplishments of the graduate, dental, medical, nursing, pharmacy, and social work schools at UMB. In addition, the collections tell the history of the health sciences and human services in Baltimore generally. The repository holds unique manuscript collections and selected primary source documents dating to the University’s early nineteenth century origins. Historical Collections also houses the HSHSL’s rare book collections, featuring significant works in the health sciences and social fields.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with items from each of the schools to learn more about UMB’s 19th century origins. To learn more about the collections check out the webpage or read the Historical Insights blog posts. The Collections are open to the public; if you cannot attend on Oct. 21 but are still interested in learning more about the collections or seeing the repository contact Tara Wink, Historical Collections Librarian and Archivist.

For more information about the Historical Treasurers tour check out the Founders Week events page and check out the event’s flyer for campus tour stops.  

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Road Closures: Baltimore Running Festival, Saturday, Oct. 18

The Baltimore Running Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Expect road closures and traffic delays if you are coming to the HSHSL. To plan your travel, view the full race course map.

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Faith and Religious Practice Space Moves to Room 301

The HSHSL’s Faith and Religious Practice Space has moved to Room 301 on the third floor.

This quiet, inclusive space is open to all members of the UMB faculty, staff, and students for reflection, meditation, and prayer. The new location offers a comfortable and accessible environment while maintaining the same respectful atmosphere the campus community values.

We invite you to visit the new space at your convenience. Please help us keep it welcoming for everyone by maintaining cleanliness and mindfulness while using the room.

For more details, review the Faith and Religious Practice Space Guidelines.

If you have questions or feedback about the new location, contact us at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.

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Reception for “Perennial” Art Exhibit – Oct. 22, 4 p.m.

Artwork from the Goxxip Girl Collective

Join us for a reception celebrating the “Perennial” art exhibition on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Weise Gallery, first floor of the HSHSL. Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be served.

“Perennial” is on display Sept. 15 through Nov. 7, 2025, in the Weise Gallery. The exhibit showcases the breadth and talent of select artists from the Goxxip Girl Collective, exploring themes of rebirth, resilience, and repetition. Like the cycles of the natural world, the artists return to their practices through adaptation and exploration to create anew.

The Goxxip Girl Collective is a collaborative initiative founded by artists from Maryland. Their vision is to create an inclusive space that celebrates the distinct talents of every member. The group promotes creativity and accessibility through meaningful programming and community engagement that drives positive change within Baltimore.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the artists, connect with the creative community, and enjoy an inspiring afternoon in the gallery.

 

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Submit Your UMB Data to the Data Catalog! 

The UMB Data Catalog is a finding tool for discovering datasets generated by UMB researchers. This catalog provides information about datasets and how to access them but does not function as a repository to store data.  

The UMB Data Catalog is designed to: 

  • Increase the visibility of research data generated by UMB researchers 
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration by identifying common research interests 
  • Support the process of data re-use and data sharing 
  • Share metadata about datasets that cannot be shared publicly due to ownership or privacy concerns 

It’s easy to submit your dataset information to the UMB Data Catalog using the new Include Your Dataset form. The form asks for author and affiliation information, a description of the data, associated publication(s) (if applicable), and instructions for accessing the data.  

You can also provide more details about your dataset through optional metadata fields – for example, keywords. data types, study type, dates of data collection, dataset formats, and grant support. The catalog is searchable and browsable and including more information about your dataset can increase its discoverability and reusability.  

We also have a new UMB Data Catalog LibGuide which provides more information about the catalog and what to know to submit your data! Please email umbdatacatalog@hshsl.umaryland.edu if you have questions. 

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Botanical Marvels: The 2026 HSHSL Calendar

2026 marks the fifth-year anniversary of the HSHSL Calendar! To match that milestone, this year’s theme, Botanical Marvels, features some of the most impressive images from Historical Collections Pharmacy Historical Collection. This year’s calendar is stunning with vibrant colors and showstopping botanicals that will add interest to your wall all year long.

The botanicals featured in the calendar include images from William Curtis’ The Botanical Magazine, William Woodville’s Medical Botany, and Franz Kohler’s Kohler’s Medizinal-Pflanzen. These botanicals, as well as others, are part of the Pharmacy Historical Collection, which also includes pharmacopoeias, dispensatories, and herbals. The volumes in the collection date from the 17th century.

The calendar was designed by Thom Pinho, Lead Instructional Technology Specialist, while the content was written and provided by Tara Wink, Historical Collections Librarian and Archivist.

A limited number of calendars are for sale for $10. They make fantastic gifts!

HSHSL's 2026 Calendar, Botanical Marvels. Image shows the flower for each month of the year.

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New Public Computers Coming Oct. 9–10!

We’re upgrading! The library’s public computers will be replaced Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9 and 10. While the new computers are being installed, public computers and printing services will be temporarily unavailable.

Need to print during this time? Stop by the Information Services Desk on the first floor. We’ll be happy to help.

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Open Access Week Challenge 2025

The HSHSL is celebrating International Open Access (OA) Week with a five-day challenge designed to improve discovery of your scholarly work! Each day we will email you with a brief but meaningful activity, including: 

  • Creating an ORCiD and connecting it to your Scopus author profile 
  • Locating OA journals in your research area 
  • Learning about repositories and data sharing 
  • Utilizing MyNCBI 

If you complete any of the activities and fill out our evaluation survey at the end of the challenge, you will be entered to win some library swag! 

Sign up to receive daily challenges from October 20-24, 2025.

If you want to learn more about how the HSHSL supports Open Access, visit the Open Access LibGuide.

Contact publishing@hshsl.umaryland.edu with questions.

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