Monthly Archives: December 2009

Library Winter Break/Winterim Hours

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Barbara

Andersen Library hours for Winter Break: Mon.-Tues., Dec. 21-22: 8am-4:30pm Wed.-Sun., Dec. 23-27: CLOSED Mon., Dec. 28: 8am-4:30pm Andersen Library hours for Winterim (Dec. 29-Jan. 15): Mon.-Wed.: 7am-6pm Thurs.-Fri.: 7am-4:30pm Sat.: CLOSED Sun.: noon-8pm Exceptions: Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 31-Jan. 3, 2010: … Continue reading →

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Want to read a “Kindle” book without the Kindle?

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Susan

Amazon now has Kindle software for PCs available for free (and a MAC version soon). Learn more about how this software works at NewsFactor Network. If you don’t want to purchase Kindle books, you can find some available for free. Amazon offers … Continue reading →

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Cramming for Finals

Posted on December 16, 2009 by kyle

Everyone is preparing for the end of the semester, whether it be by frantically studying or furiously grading. Both processes involve an intake of one intangible and seemingly unmeasurable thing: information. However, someone has quantified it. The Global Information Industry … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 15

Posted on December 15, 2009 by kyle

Packaging Boyhood: Saving Our Sons from Superheroes, Slackers and Other Media Stereotypes by Brown, Lamb and Tappan HD9970.5 .C483 U635 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Growing up has never been easy, for some, harder than others. One could argue … Continue reading →

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Travel Safely

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Barbara

Plan to drive safely this winter! Look up weather ahead of time (another site one of my colleagues really likes is AccuWeather.com). Check road conditions ahead of time. The Wis. Dept. of Transportation’s 511wi Travel Information web site can provides … Continue reading →

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Library’s Extended Exam Hours

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Barbara

They’re here! Extended Andersen Library hours for final exams start Saturday, December12th. And if you need help staying awake, there’s free coffee in the afternoons and evenings: Sat. Dec. 12: 9am-10pm Sun. Dec.13: 9am-2am Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 14-17: 6am-2am Fri. Dec. … Continue reading →

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Edward VIII & other rulers

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Barbara

On December 11, 1936, Edward VIII voluntarily abdicated the English throne. And he gave it up for love! In honor of this anniversary I will admit that I enjoy historical fiction & nonfiction about royal families and historical rulers of … Continue reading →

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Remembering John

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Barbara

John Lennon was shot to death on December 8, 1980. I always think of Lennon at this time of year, not because this is when he died, but because “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” is one of my favorite songs, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 8

Posted on December 8, 2009 by kyle

Thirteen Persistent Economic Fallacies: by EJ Mishan HB171 .M545 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor The drive for starting this column way back in 2007 was to highlight books that I selected for purchase – I wanted to share the … Continue reading →

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Pluto: Planet! Not!

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Barbara

The Physic Dept.’s final Fall 2009 Whitewater Observatory Public Lecture, “Is Pluto a Planet? We debate; you decide!” will take place at 8pm on Fri., Dec. 4, in Upham Hall 140. Physics faculty Robert Benjamin and Paul Rybski will deliver … Continue reading →

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