Author Archives: Ronna

New Stuff Tuesday — December 4

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ronna

Discord: The Story of Noise by Mike Goldsmith QC225.15 .G65 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor We used to have a ceiling fan in our dining room that had a faint “hum” when turned on. I couldn’t stand to listen to … Continue reading →

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September 11

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Ronna

Tuesday, September 11 is the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Please take a moment to remember those men and women who lost their lives that day, and those men and women who have served to defend … Continue reading →

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Sally Ride dies

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Ronna

On Monday, July 23, Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died at the age of 61. According to an article on CNN.com, Sally Ride first flew in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1983, and … Continue reading →

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Vote today, June 5

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Ronna

Today Wisconsin citizens have the opportunity to vote in what the Wisconsin State Journal is calling the “historic” recall election (Madison.com, 06/05/2012). On the ballot are the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor, as well as several Senate seats. … Continue reading →

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A Plastic Free Life?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Ronna

Is living a plastic-free life even possible? Beth Terry of Oakland, California, author of the blog, MyPlasticFreeLife.com, thinks we should try. Read her Plastic-free Living Guide for a long list of ways to–if not completely eliminate–at least dramatically reduce the … Continue reading →

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Where the Wild Things Are author dies

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Ronna

If I said, “Maurice Sendak passed away today,” that might not mean much to a lot of you. But what if I said, “The man who wrote and illustrated Where the Wild Things Are passed away today”? Now you know … Continue reading →

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Earth Day & Frozen Planet

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Ronna

Earth Day is today, April 22. To celebrate, why not watch the Discovery Channel’s multi-part documentary, Frozen Planet? They are running the first 7 episodes today, beginning at 1 pm. The final episode premieres tonight at 7 pm CST. Watch … Continue reading →

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Titanic: April 14, 1912

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ronna

On Monday, April 15, 1912, the front page headline of the The New York Times read: “New Liner Titanic Hits an Iceberg; Sinking by the Bow at Midnight; Women Put Off in Life Boats; Last Wireless at 12:27 A.M. Blurred.” … Continue reading →

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3/15: Women in Leadership reception

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ronna

On Thursday, March 15, beginning at 1 pm in the Fern Young Terrace, the UWW Women’s Issues Committee will be holding their annual Women in Leadership awards reception. Opening remarks will be given by Provost Beverly Kopper. Everyone is welcome … Continue reading →

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New website! Indians of the Midwest

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Ronna

The Newberry Library in Chicago has launched a new website project titled Indians of the Midwest, Past and Present. According to the home page, “This site . . . highlight[s] recent research of scholars who have provided new insights about … Continue reading →

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