UMass Amherst Libraries Unveil Fall 2023 Exhibit: “Making a World of Distinction: Tales about World Well being” at Science and Engineering Library

The UMass Amherst Libraries is internet hosting an exhibit referred to as “Making a World of Distinction: Tales about World Well being.” Will probably be positioned within the Science and Engineering Library, Lederle Lowrise, and can run till January 6, 2024. A reception for the exhibit will likely be held on September 27 from 3-5 p.m. within the Science and Engineering Library Studying Studio.

The primary a part of the exhibit, which will likely be on show till October 7, encompasses a touring exhibit offered by the Nationwide Library of Medication. It has been visitor curated by Ashley Bowen, a public historian, educator, and editor of Views on Historical past. This exhibition and its companion web site share tales of people who’re engaged on numerous points, equivalent to group well being, battle, illness, and discrimination, to enhance well being each regionally and globally. These tales spotlight the collaboration between communities, scientists, activists, governments, and worldwide organizations to fight illness and improve high quality of life.

Whereas the touring exhibit will finish on October 7, the UMass Amherst researchers in World Well being will proceed to show their work till January 6, 2024.

For extra details about this exhibit and different choices by the UMass Amherst Libraries, please go to their web site at www.library.umass.edu.