LSL NOW News and Events of the Lamar Soutter Library

Dr. O’Connell will share his remarkable stories of his experience with homeless men, women, and children, and speak of the humanity and courage of people who struggle to survive on the streets.  Join us on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, for a book signing and readings beginning at 5:30 pm in the Faculty Conference Room, University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018, noon – 1:30, Albert Sherman Center Auditorium

“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

Exhibiting April 3 - May 30, 2018

Parijata believes being outside is good for the soul as reflected through her art, “I bring the inside out and outside in”.  Looking at Parijata’s creations, one can capture a serene sense of the artist, her surroundings, and her talent as she translates the positive energy of nature, and fittingly titled her exhibition “A Picture of Serenity”.

We can't spell MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS without Y-O-U!

Library Spelling Bee, April 17, 12-1 PM, Library First Floor

Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 12:00 – 1:30, Albert Sherman Center Auditorium (AS 2.2102)

The Gerald F. Berlin Prize is awarded for creative writing, prose or poetry, authored by UMass medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and nursing students in programs based at UMass Medical School, Berkshire Medical Center or Worcester Medical Center/St. Vincent's, or Baystate Medical Center.