LSL NOW News and Events of the Lamar Soutter Library

Bright Horizons Children’s Art

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 13:04

On exhibit May 10 through June 28, 2019

The Library invites you to visit the Bright Horizons children’s art exhibit. This enchanting little people’s art exhibit emulates famous artists such as Jackson Pollock and Vincent van Gogh. Through the eyes of each child, each discovers and creates images and sculpture both whimsical and beautiful.

"Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity", A Talk and Book Signing by Ronald Epstein, MD

Friday, May 3, 2019 - 14:01

Thursday, May 16, 2019, Reception & Book Signing: 5:30 – 6:00 pm, Talk: 6:00 –7:00 Faculty Conference Room, UMMS

 “The current distress experienced by physicians and other health professionals is, in part, a breakdown of the relationship between our inner lives – our sense of calling and meaning – and the environment in which we work.”

Med Moth, May 7 2019

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 14:56

There is an upcoming Med Moth event on Tuesday, May 7 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Albert Sherman Center multi-purpose room (across from the cafeteria).

Please come for an evening of stories, reflection and refreshments. Take a step back and remember why it is you decided to pursue a career within the greater medical community. Speakers will include faculty and students across SOM, GSBS, and GSN.

The 15th Annual Gerald F. Berlin Prize for Creative Writing Award Ceremony & Readings

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 13:36

Wednesday, May 1, 2019, noon – 1:30, Blais Pavilion, Lazare Research Building

“Creative writing gives health professionals in training a special opportunity to reflect on their experiences, to maintain their humanity, and to heighten their empathy for the suffering of their patients. These are qualities that bring doctors closer to their patients…” - Dr. Richard Berlin

"Streams of Consciousness" Now Accepting Submissions d8_admin Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:20

Streams of Consciousness, the literary and photography journal of UMass Medical School is now accepting submissions from students, staff, and patients of UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center for the Spring, 2019 volume. The deadline for submissions is April 29th at midnight. Submission guidelines with instructions for online submission can be found at: https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/soc/styleguide.html.