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eclipseDid you wait too long to buy your eclipse glasses?

Don't worry, you can still safely view the eclipse by using a pinhole camera!

Stop by the first floor of Himmelfarb Library between 9-3 on Monday, August 21 to make your own. All supplies and instructions will be provided but they are offered first come, first served so don't wait too long to get yours!

The eclipse will occur from 1:17 p.m. to 4:01 p.m., with maximum eclipse of 82% occultation at 2:42 p.m

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Socialmedia-pmDoes learning about social media issues help students identify professionalism issues and recognize positive social media use?

A new article by GW faculty that answers these questions was recently published in Teaching and Learning in Medicine.

In The Development and Impact of a Social Media and Professionalism Course for Medical Students, Gisela Butera, Alexandra Gomes, Kathy Chretien, and Terry Kind studied student responses to a workshop on social media for medical students.

In this qualitative study, students considered who they represented when they posted online - themself, their university or employer, or the medical profession.   Students were also asked if and how their social media presence had changed since entering medical school, or would change as a result of the session.  Read the complete paper to see student responses and reactions.

Image: Ibrahim.ID (2016). Social media icons collection.  Available from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Socialmedia-pm.png

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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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