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Week 43 Part B: Inspiring stories from Countway’s opening days

January 8, 2021

Although our concession stand wasn’t selling peanuts and crackerjacks, our souvenir shop wasn’t selling hats and gear, and we didn’t have a crowd singing along to “Sweet Caroline” during the 7th inning stretch, we do have a few stories that make the opening worthwhile.

Russell Reading Room

Week 43 Part A: Opening preparations

January 5, 2021

Countway Library will re-open its (newly renovated) doors to Harvard Longwood students on Wednesday, January 6th at 9:00 am. A small group of us were on site today to prepare and attend to any last-minute details.

Countway Library building with snow on the ground

Week 40: Countway Library Re-opening, January 6, 2021

December 18, 2020

I am excited to announce that Countway Library’s soft re-opening will begin on January 6th, 2021. Please see below two communication letters that went out to all students this past week.

Countway Library behind a tree with pink flowers

Countway Open to Current Harvard Students, Faculty and Staff with Harvard IDs

March 7, 2022

Beginning Monday June 14th, Countway will be open to all Harvard University ID holders!

Black and white image of the Pennsylvania Training School for Feeble-Minded Children.

Describing Better: Adding Context

December 14, 2020

Part III of a series exploring our Guidelines for Inclusive and Conscientious Description.

new furniture on first floor of library

Week 38: Countway Library Renovation Update

November 29, 2020

This week, the newly renovated library is coming alive. In addition to finishing touches being made inside the building, the furniture is being delivered. On Thursday, Dean Daley did a walkthrough.

Black and white photograph of five medical professionals standing at the bedside of an African American woman.

Describing Better: Identifying Creators

December 1, 2020

This is Part II in a blog series about the Center’s Guidelines for Inclusive and Conscientious Description. Read Part I here.

November is Native American Heritage Month: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future

Native American Heritage Month: A Brief Timeline

November 30, 2020

Learn about how Native American Heritage Month came to be nationally recognized by the US.

November is Native American Heritage Month: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future; Countway Cares logo

Native American Heritage Month: Advocacy for Medical, Dental, and Public Health Professions

November 24, 2020

Highlights from some of the amazing work being done by the Native American community in the medical, dental, and public health arenas. 

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Week 37: Thanksgiving week announcements

November 22, 2020

First, let me wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Though we may not be celebrating this holiday as we have in the past, there is still much to be thankful for.

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Week 36: Learn, Lead, Serve

November 15, 2020

This week I attended the virtual Association of Academic Medical Center’s 2020 (#aamc2020) Annual meeting. I want to highlight the four themes that permeated the sessions I attended. These are 1) community collaboration; 2) Anti-Racism; 3) Covid-19 Lessons Learned; and 4) Medical Education.

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Understanding the History of Vaccination

November 19, 2020

The history of vaccination is highlighted in a new online research guide, Vaccines: An Evolving History. 

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