Monthly Archives: March 2010

Withdrawn children’s books go on sale in library

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Susan

Andersen Library will be selling nonfiction children’s books that have been withdrawn from the Curriculum Collection. Come check out the sale beginning the afternoon of April 1st. All books are $1, and the sale runs through April. Look for the book … Continue reading →

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Cuba

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Barbara

Jim Winship will present “This Year in Havana” at 7pm on Wed., Mar. 31, at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (431 W. Center St.) Free and open to the public! Dr. Winship, a Professor of Social Work at UWW, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 30

Posted on March 30, 2010 by kyle

Say Everything: How Blogging Began, What It’s Becoming and Why It Matters by Scott Rosenberg HM851 .R674 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor It’s hard to believe – it feels just like yesterday that we started the Andersen Library Blog. … Continue reading →

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Library Hours Apr 1-4

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Barbara

There are special Library hours April 1-4, 2010: Thurs., Apr. 1: 7:30am-10pm (early closing) Fri., Apr. 2-Sat., Apr. 3: CLOSED (Friday is a campus-wide furlough day) Sun., Apr. 4: 3pm-midnight (Reference Desk open 6-10pm) Normal spring semester hours resume on … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform talk 3/31

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Barbara

Award-winning journalist Trudy Lieberman will talk about “Health Reform—Reality or Myth” on Wed., Mar. 31st, @7pm in Timmerman Auditorium (Hyland Hall). This presentation, sponsored by the UW-Whitewater Pre-Health Associates of Today club with help from the College of Letters and … Continue reading →

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Places to bike in Wisconsin

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Susan

The Andersen Library is hosting the “Get Fit for Spring-Bike!” event March 29th-31st.  This is sure to get you into the mood for some biking, so click on the links below for more biking information and trail maps. From TravelWisconsin. … Continue reading →

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Get Fit for Spring – Bike!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Susan

Andersen Library is hosting this event which includes displays, speakers, prizes, free massages, and more. Monday, March 29 2:00-2:30pm – Speaker: UW-W Police Services representatives will speak about biking rules and regulations, safety, and defensive bike riding. 3:00-3:30pm – Speaker: … Continue reading →

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Ah, birds singing of spring

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Barbara

Isn’t it lovely when the birdies sing of spring in the morning? You should listen! Turn off the cacophony of your phone, radio, TV, etc.! Now sit back, close your eyes, and just….listen. Try to filter out noise like cars. … Continue reading →

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Spring Break hours

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Barbara

The Library’s hours for Spring Break: Remember that even when the Library is closed or you are traveling: The Library’s article databases are available…just login when prompted with your campus Net-ID (same as for your campus email or D2L). You … Continue reading →

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If you like this article, you’ll like…

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Barbara

UW System libraries are testing an article recommender service (bX Recommender) until March 26. Try it and tell us what you think of it! It suggests additional relevant articles, similar to “More Like This” or “If You Liked This, You’ll … Continue reading →

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