Category Archives: education

Story Time: Animals Move, Animals Groove!

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Ellen Latorraca

Welcome to the first Andersen Library Story Time blog post! Andersen Library hosts a monthly story time visit for the UW-Whitewater Children’s Center. Student library staff members plan and carry out story time activities with the support of the Education … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 14, 2019

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Ellen Latorraca

Dear My Teacher: Letters of Joy, Pain, and Triumph from Today’s Teenage Hmong Students Edited & compiled by Pang Yang and Mike H. Vang LC3501.H56 D43 2019 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor The students’ letters in this book were written … Continue reading →

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Relaxathon is Back!

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Sarell Martin

The birds are chirping, people are outside in the park, laughter is heard all over campus… The last few weeks of the Spring Semester are upon us. Although all of those traits of university life sound perfect, you have hours … Continue reading →

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Final ‘Study N’ Style’ of the Year!

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Sarell Martin

Our last ‘Study N’ Style’ for the school year is tonight, 4/29 from 4-7pm in Room L1105. Come join us to study, relax, and hang out with arts and crafts. With the end of the school year quickly approaching, this is … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday: Opportunities from Andersen in April (2019)

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Sarell Martin

One way we look to set ourselves a part from other academic libraries is through our programming. Working with campus partners to offer our students and the Whitewater community opportunities that are worthwhile. As much as we covet being a … Continue reading →

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Primetime Poetry II

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Sarell Martin

It’s national poetry month, and the dynamic duo is back! Andersen Library and Poetry Club are teaming up again for their second rendition of Primetime Poetry. With some great poetry, plenty of fun, and a whopping $100 grand prize, it … Continue reading →

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Birds of Prey here in Andersen

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Sarell Martin

The sky is the limit! RIGHT? This Thursday (April 18), UW Science Outreach Program, the Illinois Raptors Center, and the Andersen Library partner to offer a ‘Birds of Prey’ experience like no other. With a diverse selection of wildlife on … Continue reading →

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ELA’s Cultural Conversation here in Andersen

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Sarell Martin

The English Language Academy (ELA) is back with another ‘Cultural Conversation’. ‘Cultural Conversation’ is a highly interactive learning session to which students come to present their cultural norms, while learning of others. Featuring a fun table-top-game, Cultural Conversation offers international … Continue reading →

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7th Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Off to Space!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Ellen Latorraca

Did you recently notice a few extra little children and stuffed animals in the Library? Did a disco ball catch your eye when you were trying to study? It’s no surprise! Twenty-five children from ages 2 to 9 years visited Andersen Library … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 2, 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Ellen Latorraca

Seeing Stars: A Complete Guide to the 88 Constellations by Sara Gillingham 523.8 Gil New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor Now that the evenings are not as frigid as just a few weeks ago, there is a little less rush when … Continue reading →

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