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heartsforhimmelfarbStop by the library to take a study break and make a Valentine’s Day bookmark!  It's perfect for your secret crush, your Best Study Friend, or to keep for yourself.

Visit the Study Break area of the library to collect your bookmark and ribbon and make a quick and easy gift!  Share your creation on Instagram with the tags #healthyhimmelfarb and #heartsforhimmelfarb and then stop by the Circulation Desk for a sweet treat!

Hurry, though, because supplies are limited and Valentine's Day is less than a week away!

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feedback-796143_1280Every other year Himmelfarb Library surveys student users to find out how we’re doing.  This is your opportunity to share your opinions about library services and help us better meet your needs.

Click here to initiate the survey.  It should take no more than five minutes to complete.

At the conclusion you’ll have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a $15 Starbucks gift card. Survey results will be gathered anonymously, with drawing entries collected separately from survey results.

Responses are due by Friday, November 18th.

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cooking-1013455_960_720Join Healthy Living @ Himmfarb on Thursday, October 27 at 5pm-6pm for a cooking demonstration by Chef Kate Sherwood on the "Science of Good Cooking" where she will show you how to make healthy foods that also taste delicious.

Yes -Samples will be provided! Sign Up Today!
    • Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016
    • Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • Room: Himmelfarb Library B103
    • Chef: Kate Sherwood, author of Nutrition Action Healthletter
    • Session: Science of Good Cooking
    • RSVP: http://rooms.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/event/2883717
      (Space is Limited - Sign up to reserve your spot!)

Event is sponsored by Himmelfarb Library's initiative Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb

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pumpkinsJoin Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb and unleash your creativity!
Beginning on Monday, October 24, we will supply a variety of pumpkin templates and colored pencils and invite you to create your own design.  Submitted works will be displayed in a Student Gallery in Himmelfarb Library from Monday, October 24th through Tuesday, November 1st for all to enjoy.

Please keep the following parameters in view while creating your art: designs should be non-violent in nature and should be submitted on or before 10/31 for display.
Pumpkin templates are available on Himmelfarb Library's 1st floor near the elevator lounge area.  Please drop your submission in the box at the Circulation Desk in Himmelfarb Library.
Image: Tambako The Jaguar. (2012).  Lots of colorful pumpkins [Image].  Retrieved from:https://www.flickr.com/photos/tambako/8476612001

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crayons-1445057_640Coloring pages and colored pencils are available in Himmelfarb Library as part of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb initiative.  The pages will be switched out on a regular basis and will also be supplemented with jigsaw puzzles and other activities for the remainder of the semester.   Please leave the materials on the tables so others can enjoy them, too.
 
Because we know that your time is valuable and you want to make evidence-based decisions, here are some studies which showed that activities like coloring can reduce stress and anxiety and enhance problem-solving capabilities:
 

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spoolWould you like to learn a new skill or pick up a fun hobby?

Join Healthy Living@Himmelfarb for a Weaving Workshop, taught by Sandy Hoar.  The workshop will be held at the Himmelfarb Library in Room 202 on Wednesday, March 23rd at 12:00 PM.

In the past, Sandy taught a chain mail jewelry workshop at  Himmelfarb Library. Healthy Living@Himmelfarb is excited to welcome Sandy back this year to teach a selection of weaving projects to GW participants. Sandy is an Assistant Clinical Professor at George Washington University with an enviable arsenal of crafts knowledge. All weaving enthusiasts are welcome, from beginner to advanced levels.

Bring your creativity and a smile. Materials are supplied. Registration for the event is FREE but space is limited. A wait list is available so if you are a late-comer, sign up anyway!

Registration link: http://rooms.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/event/2358473

About the presenter: 
Sandy Hoar is an experienced teacher of Celtic crafts. She has been doing handicrafts her whole life and Celtic crafts for a decade. Sandy enjoys teaching these crafts to adults and families at Celtic MAD week, and has exhibited crafts annually at George Washington University’s DC Art Exhibit. She also teaches at the annual Kids Euro Festival as a representative for the Irish Embassy.

Sandy is a nationally certified Physician Assistant in Primary Care, with specialty training in public health, pain medicine, infectious disease, and tropical medicine, teaching at the George Washington University in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Milken Institute School of Public Health.

Sandy gives her time in many ways, including giving local, regional, national, and international presentations on medicine and public health. She also provides direct care to uninsured patients at the Holy Cross Health Center. She is a former EMT and Instructor, Instructor-Trainer in all areas of first aid and CPR with the American Red Cross and she has been the Health Officer for MAD week since its inception.

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prizes

Congratulations to the MSI Library orientation prize winners!

Ramamahesh Seeni: Two tickets to a Washington Nationals game

Paulina Yoffe: General admission for two to the Newseum

Ramsin Yadgar: Whole Foods Market Gift Basket

Sharjeel Chaudhry: USB Power Bank courtesy of AccessMedicine & McGraw Hill

Jordan Cohen: USB Power Bank courtesy of AccessMedicine & McGraw Hill

Danielle Fahoome: USB Power Bank courtesy of AccessMedicine & McGraw Hill

Milan Patel: USB Power Bank courtesy of AccessMedicine & McGraw Hill

Puja Sheth: USB Power Bank courtesy of AccessMedicine & McGraw Hill

Brooke Bierdz: One dozen cupcakes from Sprinkles Cupcakes

Cory Munden: One dozen cupcakes from Sprinkles Cupcakes

Please stop by the Himmelfarb Library Reference Desk between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, to claim your prize.

 

Image citation: Glamhag (2007).  Funfair prizes.  Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glamhag/1881964514

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Congratulations Daniela Drago, winner of the Himmelfarb Library Faculty Journals survey drawing!

Thanks to the 163 faculty  who responded to the Journals Survey. Responses will be evaluated over the summer to inform collection decisions. All respondents who provided a name and email address were entered into a drawing for a $25 Starbucks card.

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Instagram #healthyhimmelfarbHimmelfarb Library Instagram and Twitter Photo Contest

SMHS, SPHHS, and SON students!  We know that you are all working hard to balance school, work, family, and personal life.  Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb would like you to show us how you maintain that balance and stay healthy.  Do you make an effort to eat healthy, exercise, meditate or otherwise reduce stress?  Show us through an original photo and post it to either Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #healthyhimmelfarb between February 2nd and February 27th.

All submitted photos should be originally created work in good taste.  Specifics of contest rules are here. Three winning entries will be selected for prizes by a panel of judges representing the three schools.

Good luck and start taking and sharing those selfies with hashtags #healthyhimmelfarb and #himmelfarbGW on February 2nd!

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