News from the Libraries
Registration Now Open for 49th Annual Nixon Dinner, November 7th!
September 13, 2019
Speaker Lee Gutkind will give a moving account of the earliest patients, pioneers in organ transplantation, and evolving technology. Gutkind is considered the pioneer of creative nonfiction, has authored and edited more than 30 books, lectured to audiences around the world, and is founder and editor of Creative Nonfiction, the first and largest literary magazine […]
Student Essay Contest Rules – Start Planning Now to Win!
September 13, 2019
New Library Art Exhibits Coming in October
September 13, 2019
Don’t miss the two new and very different types of art exhibits that will be on display at the Briscoe Library in October. The first exhibit entitled Curious Creatures, will feature miniature sculptural works by Austin, Texas artist Carla Yeatts. We are lucky to have some of her wonderful creatures coming for display in the […]
Ruth Stewart, History of UT Health School of Nursing – Nixon Lecture
September 13, 2019
On Thursday, 9/12, Ruth Stewart gave an inspiring account of the early beginnings of the UT Health School of Nursing, 50 years ago. Ms. Stewart joined the faculty in 1969, collaboratively developing the undergraduate program. She was later instrumental in developing other programs, including the first family nurse practitioner in Texas and the graduate community health […]
News from the Libraries August 2019
August 16, 2019
The August issue of News from the Libraries is now available. For links to individual articles, see the table of contents below. New Photography Exhibit Featuring YOU Students! Get Ready to Win! You’re Invited! Friends of the P.I. Nixon Lecture Series Library Water Bottle Filling Stations Are Here! Thank You SGA! Save the Date – 49th […]
New Photography Exhibit Featuring YOU
August 16, 2019
Briscoe Library’s newest exhibit features 21 black and white photographs of UT Health San Antonio students taken during the 2018 Media Fair by Brandie Jenkins from Creative Media Services. Stop by the 3rd floor of the library to view this exhibit and see if you recognize one of your classmates, or maybe even your own […]
Students! Get Ready to Win!
August 16, 2019
Danny Jones History of the Health Sciences Student Essay Award This annual essay contest is open to students of UTSA, UT Health San Antonio and affiliated interns, residents, and fellows. Unpublished essays on any topic related to the history of the health sciences are eligible for submission. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and […]
You’re Invited! Friends of the P.I. Nixon Lecture Series
August 16, 2019
Friends of the P.I. Nixon Lecture Series Briscoe Library, Howe Conference Room, 5th Floor 6:00 PM Thursday, 9/12/19 – Ruth Stewart, MS, RN, FAAN, History of UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing Wednesday, 11/13/19 – Tania Roman, MD, MPH, History of Obstetrics Wednesday, 1/15/20 – Ronald Steward, MD, History of Trauma Care Wednesday, 2/12/20 […]
Library Water Bottle Filling Stations Are Here! Thank You SGA!
August 16, 2019
New water bottle filling stations have come to the library just in time for the hot weather. Stations have been installed on the 3rd and 5th floors and are soon to come to the 2nd and 4th floors. The stations were made possible by an award from the Student Government Association (SGA). Benefits to the […]
Save the Date – 49th Annual Nixon Dinner – November 7th
August 16, 2019
Registration Open Soon! Presentation: The History of Organ Transplantation Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019 Time: Meet & Greet: 6:30 PM | Dinner: 7:00 PM Old San Francisco Steak House | 10223 Sahara Street Located north of Loop 410. From San Pedro, turn right onto Sahara Street. Cost: $55 per person, $35 for students Paid […]