Monthly Archives: November 2007

Empowering Youth with Nutrition and Physical Activity

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Kate

Trying to get kids and young teenagers to eat healthy and to stay active isn’t easy for any adult. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture has created a workbook entitled Empowering Youth with Nutrition and Physical Activity for teachers … Continue reading →

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Elections 2008 Information

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Barbara

The Documents Center of the University of Michigan Library has compiled a web site with links to all sorts of information about Elections 2008. Use the links at the top of the page to navigate to Presidential candidates, political advertising, … Continue reading →

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Getting books from other libraries

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Barbara

OK, you need books for your paper and there aren’t enough here at UW-Whitewater on your topic, or they are already checked out. What’s a diligent student to do? Try other UW libraries first. It’s free to UWW students and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 27

Posted on November 27, 2007 by kyle

Paranormal Claims: A Critical Analysis Edited by Bryan Farha BF1031 .P37 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor You might have heard through the grapevine about the books in the library that will supposedly make a person go crazy if the … Continue reading →

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Terri Jentz on campus Mon., Dec. 3

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Barbara

Terri Jentz will speak about “Strange Piece of Paradise: Violence Hiding in Plain Sight” on Monday, December 3rd, at 7 p.m. in the Young Auditorium as part of the Letters and Sciences Community Reading Initiative. Jentz has written Strange Piece … Continue reading →

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Want to be informed about the Great Lakes?

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Barbara

Concerned about our Great Lakes and Wisconsin’s coastal areas? You aren’t alone! These majestic and valuable areas are of great importance to all 8 states that border the lakes (the world’s single largest supply of fresh water, accounting for about … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Facts

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Barbara

Here is some trivia to use to amaze your friends and family this holiday, brought to you from the U.S. Census Bureau. Which states produce most of the traditional Thanksgiving Day foods many of us will be eating? Wisconsin is … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 20

Posted on November 20, 2007 by kyle

A Year Without “Made in China”: One Family’s True Life Adventure in the Global Economy By Sara Bongiorni HF1604 .Z4 U643 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Boycotting a product or brand is a piece of cake because it’s not … Continue reading →

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Faculty/Staff Scholarship & Creative Achievements

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Barbara

UW-Whitewater faculty and staff scholarship and creative achievements during the period July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007 will be celebrated on November 20-21 in the Crossman Gallery (Greenhill Center for the Arts). The display of books, artwork, articles, and more will … Continue reading →

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Children’s Book Week: Coloring Books!

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Barbara

In honor of Children’s Book Week, November 12-16, 2007, here’s news about your tax dollars at work I’ll bet you didn’t know. The Federal Government produces coloring books! Actually, state governments get into the coloring book game too. There’s a … Continue reading →

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