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HSLIC Exhibits

Joining Hands

A traveling exhibit called "Joining Hands" is coming to UNM’s Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education April 23 through May 31, 2012. The exhibit was developed by Albuquerque’s Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood and has been on display at the Rio Grande Nature Center in Albuquerque and the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. The exhibit is on display in the Main Lobby of the UNM Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education and open to the public Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Civil War Medicine

HSLIC’s exhibit, Civil War Medicine, opened October 2011, in commemoration of the 150 years since the beginning of the war. Many may argue the causes of the war, but historians agree that the war was a defining event in the nation's history and marked many significant advances in medicine, surgery, nursing, and public health. The above excerpt comes from Walt Whitman’s Memoranda: During the War, published in 1875-76. Walt Whitman became so moved by the conflict during the Civil War, he left his home in New York and began volunteering his time to nurse the wounded and sick. The exhibit explores some of these individual stories and the advances in surgery and medicine during the war. The exhibit is on display in the Auditorium Lobby of the UNM Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education through August 31, 2012, open to public Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Artistry of Bookplates

The idea for the modern bookplate originated in Germany during the 15th Century denoting ownership, a desire to not lose the object, and an elementary form of librarianship. The history of printing and the development of bookplates are intertwined. Before the Gutenberg press was developed around 1440, written works would have been handwritten or produced with a block press, known as “block books.” For this reason books were extremely rare and their preciousness discouraged casual handling or lending. With the Gutenberg press, books proliferated and so did the plates. The exhibit, located in the library on the second floor by the reference collection, will showcase some of the bookplates found in HSLIC’s collections. Exhibit will open August 18 and run through the academic year.

Food of the Gods: Mycelium, Medicine and the Sacred

Fungi were one of the first kingdoms to colonize terrestrial surfaces from the Precambrian seas. They have evolved an extraordinary number of shapes and forms. Between one to two million species inhabit the planet. It is a major Clade of life and one of the most important organisms on earth. “Fungi are essential to such crucial activities as decomposition, nutrient cycling, and nutrient transport and are indispensable for achieving sustainable development.” The exhibit, located in the library on the third floor by the reading area, will explore the toxicological and medicinal values of mushrooms while showcasing John Trestrail’s mushroom models gifted to HSLIC’s New Mexico Health Historical Collection. Exhibit will open August 18 and run through the academic year.

Roadside Crosses and Memorials: Photo Essay by Gerald Moore

Exhibit consists of a photo essay which documents roadside memorials erected by family and friends, in remembrance of loved ones who died as a result of a vehicular accident. In 2010, it is estimated that there were 33,000 roadside fatalities in the U.S. Exhibit is on display in the Domenici Center Auditorium lobby, open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., April 28, 2010 through the academic year.

Making a Difference - a photo essay

The inaugural exhibit of the HSC Hall of Discovery is now open. "Making a Difference - a photo essay," speaks to the HSC's missions in education, research, and clinical care; giving the viewer insight into the meaning of these missions. Included in the essay are fifteen photographs selected from Barry Staver's work over the last four years.

The exhibit is located in the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education third floor meeting space and can be viewed during open hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. The exhibit is on permanent display.

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