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Bottlemania
Elizabeth Royte, will talk about “Bottlemania: Big business, local springs and the battle over America’s drinking water” at the Irvin L. Young Auditorium on Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. This is the last Spring 2013 Contemporary Issues Lecture. You … Continue reading
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Tagged articles, authors, bloggers, blogs, books, bottled water, contemporary issues lecture series, drinking water, DVDs, interviews, lectures, radio, videos, web sites
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Friday Fun: Book cakes
I’ve posted about books and food before (Books & Bites), but this time we’re going way past just combining recommendations for books and food! Take a gander at 30 Gorgeous & Delicious Literary Cakes at Flavorwire.com. The folks at Flavorwire … Continue reading
The Chronicle: Retractions
Did you know that we have a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education online? You can use it to keep up with issues and trends in higher education. Of course, it’s not always good news. In a recent issue, … Continue reading
Posted in around the world, education, online @ the library
Tagged academic misconduct, blogs, Chronicle of Higher Ed, ethics, naps, peer review, research, retractions
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Friday Library Video Fun
Hard to believe, but there are many videos about libraries out there…enjoy this one called “Funny Library Montage.” Do you recognize the movies and programs in it? Click the image to play: I got this, and saw several other videos, … Continue reading
See the Library @ LEAP DAY! Feb 29
Andersen Library is involved with three of the posters that will be displayed in the University Center for the first ever observance of LEAP (Liberal Education America’s Promise) Day on Feb. 29. See the full schedule of events online. Although … Continue reading
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Tagged blogs, core courses, critical thinking, events, general education, information literacy, LEAP, liberal education, Liberal Education America's Promise
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Young and Female in the U.S. Army
Kayla Williams, former sergeant and Arabic linguist in an Army intelligence unit, will give a talk called “Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female in the U.S. Army” on Mon., Feb. 6th, at 7pm in the Irvin L. … Continue reading
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Tagged army, articles, authors, blogs, books, databases, federal government, gender, government info, lectures. web sites, memoirs, military, servicewomen, veterans, video, women in the military, women soldiers
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Archives Month (Oct.): “Born in Wisconsin”
Would you like to go to class in a building where the temperature cannot be regulated? Professor W. S. Johnson didn’t like teaching in such a building, so in 1883 he invented the thermostat to control the temperature in Whitewater’s … Continue reading
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Tagged archives, blogs, displays, Wisconsin. history
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New Stuff Tuesday – July 12
The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide by Michael Miller HF5415.1265 .M555 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor Some people use summer as a way to relax and recharge after a draining semester [read: me]. However, I realize that not everyone is … Continue reading
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Tagged blogs, books, marketing, new stuff, online marketing, search engine optimatization, social media, technology
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The Ludologist: Game Research Blog
I recently came across a blog called The Ludologist, which is about “game research and other important things.” The author is Jesper Juul, a researcher at the Danish Design School, an affiliate of the New York University Game Center, and … Continue reading
China lecture (Mar. 15)
James Fallows will talk about Postcards from Tomorrow Square: Reports from China on Monday, March 15th, at 7pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium, as part of the Contemporary Issues Lecture Series. Fallows has been a national correspondent for The … Continue reading
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