‘Art’ of oncology on display at Mulford Library

May 13, 2009 | Events, UToday
By Jeffrey Romagni



Beth Covert, who painted this mural, will talk about her fight against breast cancer Thursday, May 14.

Beth Covert, who painted this mural, will talk about her fight against breast cancer Thursday, May 14.

The Cancer Center at The University of Toledo Medical Center has reserved pieces from the art exhibit titled “Oncology on Canvas.” The exhibit can be seen through Sunday, May 17, on the fourth floor of the Mulford Library on Health Science Campus.

The art for this international exhibit is submitted by people who have been diagnosed with cancer, their oncologists, nurses, family members and caregivers, allowing them to share their cancer experiences with the world through their works.

On Thursday, May 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beth Covert, local muralist, will give a narrated presentation about her personal fight against breast cancer. To see her work, visit www.bethcovert.com.

Dr. Kelly Manahan and Dr. John Geisler, gynecological oncologists at UTMC, will provide a welcome and opening remarks prior to Covert’s talk, which will be held in the Mulford Library Café.

“Oncology on Canvas” can be seen from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For more information on this free, public exhibit and event, contact the UT Cancer Center at 419.383.6644.

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