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.

Back to the Future: The Great War, Nationalism, Imperialism, and the Failure of Internationalism

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Barbara

F. Peter Wagner, Associate Professor in the Political Science Dept., will talk about “Back to the Future: The Great War, Nationalism, Imperialism, and the Failure of Internationalism” at 3 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 18, in Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library @ Welcome (Back) events!

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Barbara

Welcome (back) to UWW! Find us at various Orientation Week events: Tuesday, August 22 9am-11:30am & 1:30-3pm: RA Resource Fair Thursday, August 24 1:30-2:30pm: Involvement Opportunity Fair (UC Hamilton Room) Monday, August 28 2-3pm: Library Services & Online Resources (Andersen … Continue reading →

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Library Hours Aug. 19-Sept. 7

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Barbara

Summer Session ends on Saturday, August 19! Andersen Library’s Summer Break (August 19-September 4) hours will be: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: Closed EXCEPTIONS: Mon. Sept. 4 (Labor Day): Closed Andersen Library’s hours for the first three days of Fall … Continue reading →

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Eclipse! Where will you be on Aug 21? Will you be ready?

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Barbara

Get ready to experience the Great American Eclipse! Free local events: Make your own eclipse viewer on Thurs, Aug 17, from 3:30-4:30pm at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library (431 W Center St, Whitewater) using materials supplied by the library … Continue reading →

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The Iron Brigade talk Aug. 10

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Barbara

Eric Schlehlein will talk about “Forged in Blood: How The Iron Brigade Earned Its Metallic Moniker” on Thurs., Aug. 10, from 6-7:30pm in the community room at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library (431 W Center St, Whitewater). This is … Continue reading →

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Climate Reality talk Aug 3

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Barbara

Mary Jarosz, Climate Reality Leader trained by The Climate Reality Project (founded by the Nobel Laureate and former US Vice President, Al Gore) will talk about climate reality on Thurs., Aug. 3, at 6pm at the Irvin L Young Memorial … Continue reading →

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Costume exhibit, August 3-27

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Barbara

Whitewater Arts Alliance‘s Cultural Arts Center gallery (402 W Main St) will feature an exhibit of costumes designed by Marshall Anderson, UWW Theatre/Dance Department, from Thurs., Aug. 3 through Sun., Aug. 27. Gallery hours are noon-5pm Thurs-Sun. A free reception, … Continue reading →

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Trafficking in Persons

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Barbara

The 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report has been issued, and previous reports since 2001 are available online as well. The website states that [T]he Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments … Continue reading →

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July 4th Holiday: Library Hours, Local Events

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Barbara

Andersen Library will close at 4:30p.m. on Mon. (July 3rd) and reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Wed. (July 5th), because of the Fourth of July holiday on Tuesday. While the physical library is closed, online access to databases (including articles), … Continue reading →

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Savory Sounds on Thursdays

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Barbara

Tired of packing a lunch and eating it in Andersen Library while you study? Take a break! You can enjoy your lunch at Savory Sounds, a series of free lunchtime music concerts at the Birge Fountain in Whitewater (in front … Continue reading →

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