Monthly Archives: May 2008

Library open for summer business

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Barbara

Yes, we’re open! The west-side Library building entrances are closed off for work being done on the mall all summer, but we’re still here for you so c’mon in! Following the red arrow on the map above, enter from the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 27

Posted on May 27, 2008 by kyle

Major: A Black Athlete, A White Era, and the Fight To Be the World’s Fastest Human Being by Todd Balf GV1051 .T3 B35 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Ahh, the first day of classes for the summer. Some of … Continue reading →

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May is Nat’l Bike Month

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Barbara

May is National Bike Month. Across the U.S. more than 43 million people enjoy riding their bikes. However, most of us still drive to work, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Maybe the gas prices will change that … Continue reading →

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Saying things nicely

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Barbara

Have you ever struggled to say something and wanted to put it nicely? Or, have you ever wondered about the euphemisms you’ve heard? Well, R.W. Holder’s How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms (2nd-floor Reference … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day information

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Barbara

We observe Memorial Day on May 26th. Although a Gallup Poll has shown that very few of us (28%) actually know what this day is about, it really isn’t just a day off from work and school! The U.S. Dept. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 20

Posted on May 20, 2008 by kyle

The Transgender Phenomenon: by Richard Ekins & Dave King HQ77.9 .E55 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor After attending the UW System LGBT Conference in Green Bay last month, I came away with lots of think about. I also realized … Continue reading →

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Stay in touch with Whitewater

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Barbara

Congratulations to all UWW graduating students! …and so long for now to all the students who are not going to be on campus again until fall. Want to keep up with the goings-on in the City of Whitewater this summer? … Continue reading →

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GovGab: government blog for consumers

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Barbara

GovGab may be the blog for you if you are looking for consumer advice from the federal government, such as help selecting a good auto repair shop or a day care, how to get off all those catalog mailing lists, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 13

Posted on May 13, 2008 by kyle

Who’s Your City: How the Creative Economy Is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life by Richard Florida GF21 .F56 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Leave it to a guy with the last name Florida … Continue reading →

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We’re on the Airwaves!

Posted on May 9, 2008 by kyle

If you listen to the WSUW, you may have heard an advertisement unlike any other. That’s right, the University Library has their own sixty-second spot. The ad highlights just some of the reasons for visiting us here in the Library. … Continue reading →

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