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National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month logo

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January 18, 2022

This month is a key opportunity to take the time to educate ourselves about modern slavery and to learn to spot the signs of human trafficking.

Samuel Levine posing on the Harvard Medical School campus.

Samuel A. Levine Papers Open to Research

January 20, 2022

The Samuel A. Levine papers are newly processed and open to research.

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Week 94: What if I test positive for COVID?

January 14, 2022

This week’s message will focus on what you should do if you test positive for COVID. The messages can be confusing and sometimes contradictory. I am here to help guide you through the process.

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Week 93: Updates-First Week Back from Break

January 7, 2022

Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a relaxing and restful break.

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Week 92: Happy Holidays and Testing Protocols for the Break and Return to Work

December 17, 2021

The holiday activities that made up the Countway holiday party spread over the past few days were a great success. Enjoy some pictures from the week’s events.

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International Human Rights Day

December 10, 2021

Countway honors Human Rights Day. “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” - Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

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World AIDS Day

December 1, 2021

The theme for World AIDS Day 2021 is “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.” Explore some of the work being done to address current the health disparities in the fight to end HIV/AIDS.

November is Native American Heritage Month written next to a photo of Victor Lopez-Carmen seated outside on a vibrant red, black, and white blanket.

Native American Heritage Month: Addressing Health Disparities

November 30, 2021

Countway celebrates Victor Lopez-Carmen, the first Native American at Harvard Medical School to be awarded the Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship. 

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Week 89: Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021

Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday!

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Week 88: Announcements

November 19, 2021

Be sure to use your personal days before winter recess which begins on Monday, December 20th. All unused personal days will expire on December 31st.

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Week 87: Weekly Updates

November 12, 2021

With the recent announcement regarding the extended Winter Recess beginning 12/20, Central has altered their sample collection schedule and altered the testing desk schedule.

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Week 86: LMA School Priorities, Countway Strategic Plan and Performance Goal Setting

November 5, 2021

This message focuses on aligning our performance goals with the priorities and initiatives of the LMA schools and the Countway Library’s strategic plan...

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