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Black and white photograph of young woman standing up through a sun roof on a car waving a white shirt and smiling with eyes closed in celebration of Biden being elected President.
“Biden Victory Celebration - Harvard Square” by Dylan Parsons (35mm film photo)

The Himmelfarb Library 34th Annual Art Show made its return this year! We hope you’ve had time to come check out the wonderful submissions in-person. The in-person art show is drawing to a close this week. You have until Friday, May 6th to  view submissions on the library’s first floor. Come support your colleagues in their artistic endeavors and get one last peek at these fantastic pieces!

Can’t make it to Himmelfarb in-person to view this year’s submissions? No problem. You can view this year’s submissions to both the in-person and virtual art show in the Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show 2022 collection of our institutional repository, the Health Sciences Research Commons

This is also a perfect time to brainstorm what you might like to submit to next year’s art show! Do you enjoy photography, knitting, crochet, needlework, painting, stained glass, pottery, drawing, or mixed media art? You have a whole year to work on possible submissions to next year's art show! Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own creativity, or you just appreciate beautiful artwork, stop in and see this year’s art show before it ends on Friday, May 6th! We can’t wait to see you!

In the meantime, enjoy the following selection of submissions!

Photograph of a 3D printed knee joint with dark red sealing wax mimicking blood dripping from the joint.
“Bad Joints” by Sair Lazzaro (3D print, sealing wax)
Abstract painting
“Discolouration” by Chrisopher Aduwari (Acrylic on canvas)
Photograph of the National Archives building in Washington DC with golden sunlight hitting the top third of the building and the bottom third of the image is in shadows.
“Archives” by Wesley Baker (Architectural Photography)
Photograph of the Lincoln Memorial at dusk.
“Warm Evening by the Memorial” by Bilal Ahmed (Digital photography)
Colored pencil sketch of a human heart with DNA strands throughout.
“Heart of Genomics” by Zach Falk (Colored pencil sketch on paper)

Spring is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's May Calendar to discover a variety of innovative and affordable activities.

(Photo from https://www.wharfdc.com/)

GW Breakfast Break (GW Students Only)
Day 1: Monday, May 2, 2022 9:00 am
Day 2: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 9:00 am
Location: University Student Center, First Floor - Great Hall

Kick off the first couple days of final exams with a breakfast snack! Join us for an assortment of free breakfast items while supplies last!

Running of the Chihuahuas
Date: May 7, 2022
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: District Pier at the Wharf - 760 Maine Avenue, SW
Cost: Free

DC’s funniest Cinco de Mayo celebration returns for a day of fun and festivities. Celebrate the 10th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas! The day will include cold Pacifico beer, live music, family fun, and of course, the races! The highlight of the afternoon, the races features over 90 Chihuahuas racing in groups of eight on a sixty foot “race track.” ALL race proceeds benefit Rural Dog Rescue. Don’t have a Chihuahua? You can still take part in the excitement with the all-breed contest for best dressed dog! There will also be giveaways from DC’s pet friendly businesses. This is a family and dog-friendly, admission-free event.

Dance Classes with the Washington Ballet
Date: Spring Classes available through May 31, 2022
Location: In-Studio classes take place at Cathedral Commons (3308 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 2nd floor)
Cost: Online Classes $13 / In-Studio Classes: $20 Located in the heart of DC, the National Museum of Women in the

Arts brings recognition to the achievements of women artists of all periods and nationalities. Their collection features more than 5,500 works from the 16th century to today created by more than 1,000 artists.

Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival
Date: May 21, 2022 (Rain Date June 18, 2022)
Location: Thompsons Boat Center, 2900 Virginia Ave NW.
Cost: Free

After a couple of crazy years, the festival is returning this spring for the 19th DC Dragon Boat Festival. Get out on the water to watch a great race with cultural activities. Plans are currently being finalized for the 2022 DC Dragon Boat Festival.

Find more information and a complete list of activities checkout the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb May calendar!