Monthly Archives: September 2009

Distracted Driving Summit, Resources

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Barbara

Watch the Distracted Driving Summit live webcast Sept. 30 (7:30am-4pm)-Oct. 1 (6:30am-12:15pm). The archived summit will be available for a year. The agenda is online as well. If you are interested in researching driver distraction, Andersen Library has materials. A … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Wednesday’s Quiz

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Susan

In honor of Banned Books Week (9/29-10/2), the Library will be offering a quiz each day Monday through Thursday. The quiz questions are about books that have been challenged or banned in the United States, and each day’s winner will … Continue reading →

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Banned Books readings, 9/30, 3:00 p.m.

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Ronna

As part of the Library’s commemoration of Banned Books week, we invite you to join us at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, on the Library’s Main Floor to listen to readings from banned or challenged books. A “banned” book is … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 29

Posted on September 29, 2009 by kyle

A World of Gangs: Armed Young Men and Gangsta Culture By John Hagedorn HV6437 .H34 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor As I was catching up on all of the day’s important news through my Facebook news feeds, a few … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Tuesday’s Quiz

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Susan

In honor of Banned Books Week (9/29-10/2), the Library will be offering a quiz each day Monday through Thursday. The quiz questions are about books that have been challenged or banned in the United States, and each day’s winner will … Continue reading →

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“Right to Read” lecture, 9/29, 7 p.m.

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Ronna

As part of the Library’s Banned Books Week events, Carin Bringelson will speak on “40+ Years of the Right to Read” at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, on the Library’s Main Floor. Ms. Bringelson works for TeachingBooks.net and is the … Continue reading →

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Latino Heritage Month @UWW

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Barbara

UWW is celebrating Latino Heritage Month (September) with several free events on campus, all of which take place in the Old Main Ballroom of the James R. Connor University Center: Mon., Sept. 28 @4pm: Concert of Latino music by Felipe … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Monday’s Quiz

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Susan

In honor of Banned Books Week (9/29-10/2), the Library will be offering a quiz each day Monday through Thursday. The quiz questions are about books that have been challenged or banned in the United States, and each day’s winner will … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week events at the Library!

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Ronna

The 28th annual Banned Books Week is September 28-October 2, 2009. Sponsored by the American Library Association, Banned Books Week celebrates America’s freedom to read. It also serves as a reminder not to take this freedom for granted. To commemorate … Continue reading →

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John F. Kennedy & Warren Commission

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Barbara

On Sept. 24, 1964, the President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (aka the Warren Commission) delivered its report on John F. Kennedy‘s assassination to President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, TX, on November 22, … Continue reading →

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