Monthly Archives: September 2008

New Stuff Tuesday – September 30

Posted on September 30, 2008 by kyle

Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times by Amy & David Goodman JK1759 .G585 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Back in March, I highlighted a new book on the topic of the violation of civil liberties … Continue reading →

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Susan Jacoby @UWW Oct. 1

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Barbara

Susan Jacoby will speak on Wed., Oct. 1st at 7 pm in Young Auditorium as the first 2008/2009 Contemporary Issues Lecture (sponsored by the College of Letters & Sciences). According to the lecture web site, Jacoby’s book The Age of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 23

Posted on September 23, 2008 by kyle

Investment Banking Explained: An Insider’s Guide to the Industry by Michel Fleuriet HG4534 .F57 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor I’m not sure that the country expected such a shakeup in the financial services sector and the possible congressional bailout … Continue reading →

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Scott Russell Sanders @UWW 9/24

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Barbara

Dr. Scott Russell Sanders will speak on “Literature of the Environment” on Wed., Sept. 24th, at 7pm in Summers Auditorium (UC). Sanders, Indiana University’s Distinguished Professor of English, will receive The Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature‘s 2009 Mark … Continue reading →

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National Latino Heritage Month

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Barbara

Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is National Latino Heritage Month. Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua). Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on Sept. 16th and 18th, respectively. … Continue reading →

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Science.gov expands

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Barbara

Science.gov version 5.0 was launched Sept. 15th, providing access to collections of reliable science and technology information from 17 organizations within 13 federal government science agencies. In all, researchers are provided access to over 200 million pages of scientific information. … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad Fair Sept. 17

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Barbara

The UWW Study Abroad Fair is taking place on Wed., Sept. 17th, from 10am-3pm (UC Old Main Ballroom). You can get information on the opportunities available to you, and passport applications will be processed at the Fair, too. Your University … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 16

Posted on September 16, 2008 by kyle

Instead of featuring new materials this week, I thought it would be appropriate to introduce the new kids on the block (not the ones with a comeback album). That’s right, it’s New StAff Tuesday. Since May, we have had four … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia – WINNER!

Posted on September 12, 2008 by kyle

After going through hundreds of answered questions (392 correct ones) and over forty blog comments, we’ve come up with a winner to the trivia challenge. Drumroll, please… Joseph Carroll Joseph maximized his chances of winning by getting all five questions … Continue reading →

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Elections 2008 lecture series

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Barbara

The fall 2008 Fairhaven Lecture Series theme is “Election 2008: Political Processes, Presidents, and Prognostications.” Lectures are open to the public and free. All take place on Mondays at 3 p.m. at Fairhaven Retirement Community’s Fellowship Hall (435 West Starin … Continue reading →

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