Library Events

Past Events at the Libraries

4th Binational Conference for Promotores de Salud

Approximately 175 promotores, or community health workers, from around South Texas convened for the 4th Binational Conference for Promotores de Salud in South Padre Island, Texas. The conference theme was “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies” and featured programs on a variety of mental health topics. Dr. Ana Nogales, a clinical psychologist and author of Latina Power, was the keynote speaker. The staff of the Ramirez Library, in partnership with several local community health agencies and the NN/LM SCR, organized the conference. For more information visit the Conference Web site.

Changing the Face of Medicine

Changing the Face of Medicine, an exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, will be on display at the Briscoe Library from late October until November 21, 2008.

getHIP 2008

Held on Saturday, June 7, 2008, in San Antonio, the getHIP conference welcomed 121 school librarians, school nurses, teachers, school administrators, health educators, health sciences librarians and others to promote a coordinated approach to school health.

One Community / One Book 2008: Mountains Beyond Mountains

Be a part of the One Community / One Book 2008. Read the book Mountains Beyond Mountains and then participate in program activities. For a schedule of activities and information about the book visit the One Community / One Book information page.

One Community / One Book 2009: Final Exam

“Dr. Pauline Chen’s Final Exam: A Surgeon’s Reflections on Mortality was the One Community/ One Book selection for 2009. Dr. Chen spoke at Transplant Center grand rounds on the Morning of September 25, and later received a standing ovation for her noon-hour talk in the Parman Auditorium. More than 100 people—students, faculty and staff, participated in planned discussion groups in the weeks leading up to Dr. Chen’s talk. For more information about 2009's programs, visit the information page.