Lost in Loomis and More

Lost in Loomis - Does Loomis, Nebraska, make you think of the space race? Probably not. But back in 1934, this quiet prairie town became the focus of national attention when three members of the historic Explorer I expedition crash-landed in a local farmer’s field during their daring attempt to reach the stratosphere.

Mizer's Ruin - A student designed project is nearing its completion at the Cedar Point Biological Station near Ogallala, NE. Mizer's Ruin is the culmination of a years long project that worked to connect students to both architecture and the land. The sustainable nature of the construction shows a rethinking of how we build today and what needs to be done for a better tomorrow.

Portraits of Humanity - Art and medicine are inextricably linked for Scottish-born artist Mark Gilbert, who creates portraits in the realm of medical humanities. Mark’s recent work raises questions associated with the uncertainties, confusion and isolation associated with dementia for both patient and caregiver, while simultaneously offering glimpses into the healing aspects of art. In a visit to his studio, we capture Mark at work on his latest portrait of a nurse practitioner as part of his portraiture series on frontline healthcare workers that began during the pandemic. We examine how such works can inform humanity, transform patients and caregivers, and explore the relationship between medicine and the humanities.

Legend in Bronze - She was born the daughter of Omaha Chief Iron Eye on the Nebraska frontier and went on to become the first Native American physician. Now Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte is immortalized in a bronze sculpture that sits near Nebraska's State Capitol building.