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Introducing Countway Communiqué

September 14, 2021

This week Countway is launching its official newsletter, Countway Communiqué, a bi-weekly email to all Longwood Campus affiliates. In it we will share stories, resources, special updates and events to help the Longwood Campus community get the most out of Countway. 

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Week 78: The Evolution of Countway

September 10, 2021

The opening of Countway Library has been an evolution to say the least. While we anticipated a ribbon cutting ceremony and large gathering to celebrate the completion of the renovation in January, COVID made that impossible.

interior of Countway library with a bird's eye view of L1 and floor 1

Week 77: Countway Library in Full Swing

September 3, 2021

Classes are in full session and I am happy to see students are returning to the library for study and research. We are not only welcoming them back to Countway, we are welcoming them back to a newly renovated...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join us to learn, cope and heal. You are not alone. Countway Cares.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 1, 2021

This month is about raising awareness and finding ways to offer support. Together we can replace ignorance and shame with insight and respect. Join us to learn, cope and heal.

white flowers outside of Countway Library building

Week 76: September DIBAR Activities

August 27, 2021

Emily and Michelle have asked me to supply the following information regarding our upcoming September 2nd all-staff meeting...

orange flowers outside the Countway Community Garden

Week 75: Welcoming Countway Spaces Inside and Out!

August 20, 2021

The vision for the renovated Countway (to make the library a more welcoming space, to combine/mingle inside library and outside library spaces, and to offer opportunities to promote community and individual well-being) is being realized.

collage of images from the library garden, including flowers and other plants

Week 74: Keeping the Library Organized in Preparation for Fall

August 13, 2021

We are happy to see the Countway Community Garden open and fully blooming. We had our first harvest with tomatoes, snap peas, and herbs. We have been able to accommodate reservations for events...

new incoming medical students wearing white coats and masks

Week 73: Library Welcomes Classes of 2025

August 6, 2021

The HMS/HSDM Class of 2025 have been under the big tent since Monday diving into the curriculum with Introduction to the Profession and were introduced to their societies. The Medical School welcomed approx. 160 students on Monday into the class of 2025...

red COOP shop sign on a wall inside Countway

Week 72: Changes and Reminders for August

July 30, 2021

Students are returning next week and we look forward to a more robust opening of the library and the start of the new academic year...

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Week 71: Preparations Continue for August 2nd

July 23, 2021

I wanted to take this time to report items that have come up this week as we prepare for August 2nd reopening. We are learning from the questions that come up about what to expect as more faculty and students return to campus.

David Potter, Ed Furshpan, Steve Kuffler, David Hubel, Torsten Wiesel, and Ed Kravitz posing in front of a blackboard

David Dickinson Potter Papers Open to Research

July 19, 2021

Potter papers, 1859-2014 (inclusive), 1958-2014 (bulk) are newly processed and open to research

purple and yellow flowers in front of Countway Library building

Week 70: New and Returning Faces at Countway

July 16, 2021

We are happy to welcome back the BiblioTemps crew: Anne Moore (supervisor), Robin Feinland, Sally Barkan, Tera Ellefson, and Steve Walker. They returned onsite this week, resuming the BML inventory project.

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