Author Archives: Barbara

About Barbara

I am a Reference & Instruction librarian, head of that department in Andersen Library, an associate professor, and a member of the General Education Review Committee and Faculty Senate. I've been working at UW-W since July 1, 1990.

W-TH Jan 30-31: Library open 7:30am-6pm

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Barbara

Classes are canceled from 5pm on Tues, Jan 29, until 8am on Fri, Feb 1 because of the dangerous conditions outside. Andersen Library will open at 7:30 am as usual, but will close at 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday, January … Continue reading →

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A World at War: Taking a Closer Look at WWII

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Barbara

The Spring 2019 Fairhaven Lecture Series will focus on “A World at War: Taking a Closer Look at WWII.” All lectures are free and take place on Mondays at 3pm in Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services (435 West Starin … Continue reading →

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Celebrate faculty and staff scholarship & creative achievements

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Barbara

The 31st annual exhibition of scholarly & creative works by UWW faculty & staff will celebrate accomplishments of the past year across a range of disciplines. A sampling of the articles, artwork, gallery exhibitions, books, book reviews, and conference presentations … Continue reading →

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Library closed Jan 19-21, Spring Hours start Jan 22

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed Sat.-Mon., Jan. 19-21, 2019, because of the break between terms and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Andersen Library Spring Semester hours begin on Tues., Jan. 22: Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-2am Fri: 7:30am-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun 11am-2am … Continue reading →

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Singalong! Fa la la la laaaaaaa

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Barbara

Do you need a study break? Do you like to sing? Go to “Carol-OKE” on Wed., Dec. 12, starting at 4 p.m. at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W Center St). Sing favorite winter … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library exam hours

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Barbara

Andersen Library is extending its hours for exam study: Fri., Dec. 7: 7:30am – 10pm Sat., Dec. 8: 9am – 10pm Sun., Dec. 9: 9am – 2am Mon.-Thurs., Dec. 10-13: 7:30am – 2am Fri., Dec. 14: 7:30am – 10pm Sat., … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Sustainability: Honoring Lands, Resurging Communities, Resisting Injustice

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Barbara

Dr. Kyle Whyte, Timnick Chair in the Humanities at Michigan State University and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Community Sustainability, will talk about “Indigenous Sustainability: Honoring Lands, Resurging Communities, Resisting Injustice” on Mon., Nov. 26, 2018 at 7pm in the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Hours (Library, Café)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Barbara

Plan ahead! Hours of the Andersen Library and Food for Thought Café are affected by the Thanksgiving holiday. The Food for Thought Café will be closed Wed. through Fri., Nov. 21-23 (and closed on the weekend, as is usual). Andersen … Continue reading →

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Daylight Saving Time ends : Fall back Saturday night/Sunday morning

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Barbara

Please remember to set your clocks and watches back an hour this Sunday, November 4, at 2am (or whenever you get up on Sunday, or before you go to sleep Saturday night), in observance of the end of Daylight Saving … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Places

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Barbara

Chad Lewis will talk about “Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Places” on Tues., Oct. 30th, from 6-7:30pm in the Community Room at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W Center St). Description from the library’s events calendar: … Continue reading →

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