The Rotation: A Himmelfarb Library Blog
Resources, tools & health news from GW Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
Although the art is no longer on display in Himmelfarb Library, you can view the masterpieces from the 2014 Library Art Show online at the Virtual Art Show website.
The art was displayed this year from April 4th-May 2nd on the first floor of the library. Thank you again to all the artists that submitted their work and made the library look exquisite!
Take a look at our record-breaking year:
The Himmelfarb Library is conducting a student survey asking for student feedback about your experience using our services, research help, databases and resources.
Your input will be used in planning future programs and services. The short survey is anonymous and should take less than 5 minutes. At the end you will be asked to enter a drawing to win a $20 Starbucks gift card!
TAKE THE SURVEY NOW!
Take the student survey and enter the drawing for your chance to win a $20 Starbucks Gift Card
As you close in on graduation, the Himmelfarb Library would like to hear from you about things the Library could improve with regard to our resources and services.
We will be hosting focus groups for graduating students. Please join us to share your thoughts on how we can continue to improve the library experience for future groups of students.
Image: xCoffeeAddict (2010). New ideas [Online image].
Retrieved April 28, 2014 from http://xcoffeeaddict.deviantart.com/art/new-ideas-158424681
We will be having a Food for Fines collection drive from Sunday, April 13 – Saturday, April 26. Here are the guidelines:
• One dollar in current library fines will be removed from your library record for every canned good or non-perishable food item that is donated. Healthy selections are encouraged.
• All items will be donated to Bread for the City, a local non-profit organization serving low-income residents of D.C.
• A maximum of $20.00 in fines will be waived per person.
• Only fines can be removed, not item replacement fees.
• We cannot accept opened packages or items with expired dates.
• You may donate food items even if you don’t have fines. We will not accept monetary donations. For monetary donations, please contact Bread for the City directly.
Ever wonder what editors from journals consider when deciding whether to send it out for peer review?
We invite you to hear guest speaker José Merino, MD, editor of BMJ publications, discuss the steps on how a paper is reviewed and help demystify the editorial process.
Learn about…
GUEST SPEAKER: José Merino, MD/BMJ Editor
DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2014
LOCATION: Himmelfarb Library/B103
TIME: 12pm-1pm
Before you submit your next article…come and learn how you can increase your chances of acceptance in the journal of your choice!
Smoothies are the perfect treat! Learn how to make yummy smoothies that are not only healthy but tasty, fast and convenient. Join Lauren Mulcahy from Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom as she makes smoothies and celebrates National Frozen Food month. Samples will be provided! Registration for this FREE Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb event is limited. Register online at http://goo.gl/rDUhQ8
Spring Smoothies with Whole Foods Market
Date: Monday, February 24, 2014
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Himmelfarb Library, first floor alcove
Register Online: http://goo.gl/rDUhQ8
Image: terrieseesthings (2007). Lemon berry smoothie remix [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-1609469508
On February 10, Lauren Mulcahy from Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom gave a session on healthy ways to incorporate chocolate into your diet and demonstrated how to prepare the following recipes.
Enjoy the following recipes!
Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients
2 c. cooked or 'no salt added' black beans, drained
10 pitted medjool dates (or 1 1/4 c.domestic dates)
2 T. raw almond butter
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. natural, non-alkalized cocoa powder
1 T. ground chia seeds
Method
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Combine black beans, dates, almond butter and vanilla in a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend until smooth.
Add the cocoa powder and chia seeds, then blend again.
Spread evenly in a lightly oiled 8x8" baking pan. Bake for 90 minutes.
Cool completely.
Cocoa Nib Fruit Salad
Ingredients
1 banana, peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
3 medium kiwis, peeled and diced
1 medium mango, peeled and diced
1/4 c. hazelnuts, toasted, skins removed, and coarsely chopped (optional)
2 T. cacoa nibs
2 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
Ginger Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients
1 c. Vegan Chocolate Ganache
1 c. unsweetened almond milk
1 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. ground cinammon
Method
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Vegan Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
3/4 c. pitted dates, soaked in warm water to cover for 10 minutes; reserve liquid
1/2 c. almond butter
1.2 T. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
Method
Places dates in high-speed blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons of the reserved soaking liquid. Add almond butter, vanilla, and cocoa powder then puree until smooth, adding 1 or 2 more tablespoons of teh soaking liquid until the mixture becomes thick and smooth. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Blender Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
1/2 c. cashews, soaked 1-2 hours
3 medjool dates, pitted
2 T. cocoa powder
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1 c. water or plant-based milk
Method
Place everything into a high-speed blender and blend until it is smooth and warm (about 2 minutes).
Image: Kimber, E. (2008). Brownies [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodwood/2498195772/
It may still feel like February, but it's time for March Madness at Himmelfarb Library.
Come show-off your basketball skills and help support the Healing Clinic. The event is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12 from 11am - 5pm in the Himmelfarb Library Lobby area (look for the in-door basketball hoop). Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb is sponsoring a "March Madness Basketball Tournament" where students, staff or faculty can participate in a healthy competition to help raise funds for the Healing Clinic. Each shot is 25 cents and the two top scorers will receive prizes.
Come, have fun, participate and help support the Healing Clinic!
Basketball Tournament
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: Himmelfarb Library Lobby Area
Basketball Tournament: 25 cents per shot (All proceeds go to the Healing Clinic!!_)
Image: Fung, R. (2008). Basketball [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryan_fung/2239687100/
Craving chocolate?
Just in time for Valentine's Day join Lauren Mulcahy from Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom and learn healthy ways to incorporate chocolate into your diet. Yes...samples will be provided!
Registration for this FREE Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb event is limited.
Location: Himmelfarb Library, first floor alcove
Date: Monday, February 10, 2014
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Register Online: http://goo.gl/rP0xbI
Image: Koo, M. (2013). A pink color chocolate-dipped heart-shaped cookie [Image]. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chocolate-dipped_heart-shaped_cookies.jpg
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