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HSLIC Open House 2025

An informational guide about UNM Health Sciences Library's Open House event celebrating the renovation of the main floor.

Schedule of Events

Join us on April 4, 2025 to celebrate the grand re-opening of HSLIC's main entrance level. The day will be packed with a series of events so that as many people can participate as possible.

Time Event Location Event Details
9:00am-11:00am Student Open House       Main Entrance Level (2nd Floor) Join us for pastries and coffee while exploring the newly renovated space! Share what you love about the library for a chance to win an avocado-themed raffle prize— celebrating our new avocado light above the Service Desk. Plus, enjoy tech demonstrations and guided tours throughout the morning.  

All are welcome to this event.
11:00am-11:30am Video Viewing  Data Visualization Wall Room 

Viewing of the 1975 video The Health Sciences Library: A Tour

12:00pm-1:00pm Seminar Data Visualization Wall Room

Special guest speaker Dr. Gayle Dine' Chacon will share insight on her experiences working with Indigenous and rural New Mexico communities.  

All are welcome to this event, but space is limited.

2pm-2:30pm Video Viewing  Data Visualization Wall Room 

Viewing of the 1973 video Your Medical School 

4:40pm-6:00pm

Grand Re-opening   

Open House

Main Entrance Level (2nd Floor) and 3rd Floor

Join us for a special after-hours Open House featuring information stations led by library staff, hands-on technology demonstrations, and a photo feature on our new data visualization wall, showcasing the library building throughout the years. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments as you explore the space. Wandering encouraged!  

The event begins from 4:30-4:50 with welcome remarks from President Stokes, Dr. Michael Richards, Executive Vice President for HSC, and Dr. Melissa Rethlefsen, Executive Director of HSLIC. 

All are welcome to this event.