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The Magic of Medicine: Harry Potter’s world of wizardry inspires exhibit coming to Geisel Library
The UC San Diego Libraries have been selected by the U.S. National Library of Medicine to host “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine,” a traveling exhibit that sheds light on the Renaissance traditions featured in the Harry Potter canon.
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Harry Potter’s world of wizardry inspires exhibit coming to Geisel Library
Although perceived as sheer fantasy by many, the magic depicted in the Harry Potter novels by author J.K. Rowling can be traced to Renaissance traditions that played a pivotal role in the development of modern science and medicine.
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The Creating Brain: reaching Xanadu
Is there anything different about the brains of extraordinary creative geniuses like Michelangelo, Coleridge or Mozart? World renowned psychiatrist and doctor of English Renaissance Literature Dr Nancy Andreasen unravels the 'creative brain' and explores how we can foster creativity in ourselves and throughout our society.
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Artist in the spotlight: Geoffrey Dunn
Geoffrey Dunn, M.D., FACS, practices medicine locally and has been a visiting professor in India, China, Great Britain and Canada. As an artist, the Erie native has had several pieces in the Erie Art Museum Spring Show over the years but has rarely exhibited elsewhere.
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Riddle co-founded the Renaissance Guild
Paul Riddle Jr., who co-founded the Renaissance Guild theater company, died April 20 after suffering complications from a blood clot. After he graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology, Riddle spent more than 30 years as a part-time sales representative at the Sears store in Ingram Park Mall. Though he rarely took time off from work, Riddle found an outlet through the performing arts as a ...
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AGA announces prestigious awards recognition recipients
( American Gastroenterological Association ) Each year, the American Gastroenterological Association honors several individuals for their outstanding contributions and achievements in gastroenterology through its prestigious recognition awards.
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Sleep Apnea Awareness Continues with Former NFL Members in Dallas on 4/26/12
Sleep Group Solutions offering the first 50 event attendees a FREE Embletta Home Sleep Test to diagnose Sleep ApneaDallas, Tx (PRWEB) April 25, 2012 April 26, 2012 at the Renaissance Hotel in Dallas Texas, a free informational event to raise awareness of sleep apnea will consist of medical doctors, sleep dentists, athletes and those who suffer from the deadly disorder. Former NFL Lineman Derek ...
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UC San Diego researchers in Florence explore new ways to search for lost Leonardo mural
(Phys.org) -- In 1505 Leonardo da Vinci began painting a mural – to commemorate the Battle of Anghiari – in the Palazzo Vecchio’s Great Hall, the seat of government in Renaissance Florence.
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Exploring new ways to search for lost da Vinci mural
In 1505 Leonardo da Vinci began painting a mural — to commemorate the Battle of Anghiari — in the Palazzo Vecchio’s Great Hall, the seat of government in Renaissance Florence.
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Info Day roadshows to showcase Medical and Health Sciences Programmes
Parents and prospective students who are interested in pursuing a tertiary education in medicine and health sciences programmes should not miss the opportunity to meet senior faculty members of the International Medical University (IMU) at various towns around Malaysia this May and June 2012. The Info Day roadshows will give the students a clear understanding as to how the university’s ...
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