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.

Observatory Star Party and Open House

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Barbara

The UW-Whitewater Observatory‘s telescopes will be open (weather permitting) from 7-9:30pm on both on Fri., Oct. 12, and Sat., Oct. 13. Come to see planets, star clusters, and nebulae with Dr. Juliana Constantinescu from the Physics Dept.! If the weather … Continue reading →

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Mighty Oaks presentation

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Barbara

Dr. Daniel Carter, an environmental planner with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), will talk about “Mighty Oaks and their Ecosystems in the Southern Kettle Moraine” at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 1 at the Irvin L. Young Memorial … Continue reading →

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Ready for Election Day? Get registered!

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Barbara

Get non-partisan registration help Tues-Thurs, Oct 2-4, from 11am to 5pm in the UC, provided by Whitewater Student Government, League of Women Voters, Campus Election Engagement Project, NextGen America (NGA), and Warhawks Vote. More help:Pick up voter registration information in … Continue reading →

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Fall Fairhaven Lecture Series

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Barbara

Inspire – Engage – Transform is the theme of the Fall 2018 Fairhaven Lecture Series, offered on Mondays at 3pm in Fellowship Hall (Fairhaven Retirement Community, 435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater). These lectures are free and open to the public! … Continue reading →

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Get registered on National Voter Registration Day, Sept 25

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Barbara

Get non-partisan registration help on Tues., Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UC, provided by Whitewater Student Government, League of Women Voters, Campus Election Engagement Project, NextGen America (NGA), and Warhawks Vote. More help: Additional times … Continue reading →

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The Packers’ Century: Wed Sept. 19

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Barbara

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Green Bay Packers! Jim Rice, author and Packers historian, will give a presentation on The Packers’ Century oat 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 19, at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library welcomes you!

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Barbara

Welcome (back) to UWW! Find us at various Welcome Week events: Wednesday, August 22 9am & 1:30pm: RA Resource Fair Friday, August 24 1-2pm: Library Services & Online Resources (Andersen Library L2211) Monday, August 27 5-7pm: Graduate School & Nontraditional … Continue reading →

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Library Hours, Aug. 20-Sept. 6

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Barbara

Summer Session ended last week! Andersen Library’s Summer Break (August 20-September 3) hours will be: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: Closed EXCEPTIONS: Mon. Sept. 3 (Labor Day): Closed Andersen Library’s hours for the first three days of Fall semester classes … Continue reading →

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Mixed media art – exhibit, demonstrations

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) will host an exhibit called “Making Magic with Mixed Media” at the Cultural Arts Center (402 West Main Street, Whitewater) from Thurs, Aug 2-Sun, Aug 26. The gallery is open from noon-5pm on Thursdays-Sundays (closed … Continue reading →

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July fun @ Whitewater’s public library

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Barbara

The Irvin L Young Memorial Library, Whitewater’s public library (431 W Center St), is providing some fun and free summer events in July! No registration required. Mark your calendars: Thurs., July 12, 4pm: Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular Comedy Show – … Continue reading →

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