Author Archives: Barbara

About Barbara

I am a Reference & Instruction librarian, head of that department in Andersen Library, an associate professor, and a member of the General Education Review Committee and Faculty Senate. I've been working at UW-W since July 1, 1990.

Friday Fun: Mammal Images

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Barbara

The American Society of Mammalogists hosts a digital mammal image library containing more than 2,500 images. Browse a numbered list for a random delight, select a mammalian order (e.g., Proboscidea) at the bottom of the screen, or search the image … Continue reading →

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Choosing and Using an Amateur Telescope

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Barbara

Dr. Paul Rybski, UW-Whitewater Dept. of Physics, will talk about Choosing and Using an Amateur Telescope: So Many Choices, So Little Time! on Fri., Nov. 4, at 8pm in Upham 140. It’s the first installment of the Fall 2015 Whitewater … Continue reading →

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Diversity Forum: Learn more

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Barbara

The 2016 Diversity Forum on Nov. 1-2, hosted by Student Affairs, offers a variety of sessions that may interest you! Please attend any sessions listed below that appeal to you. See descriptions of these sessions at http://www.uww.edu/diversity/diversity-forum Tuesday, November 1 … Continue reading →

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Color of Success

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Barbara

On Wed., Oct. 19, all UWW students and employees are invited to the Color of Success: Native American Students in Higher Education and Beyond symposium in UC 275A: 9 a.m.: Opening 9:30-10:30am Native Culture 10:45-11:45am Education & Healthcare 1:45-2:45pm Law … Continue reading →

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Old Main Lane Display preview through Nov. 16

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Barbara

Old Main Lane on the University Center’s 2nd floor is a sneak peek, temporary display that celebrates UW-Whitewater history and provides a taste of the future Old Main Lane Permanent Historical Display, which is scheduled to open in 2018 as … Continue reading →

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How to prepare to stand out to potential employers

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Barbara

Three UW-Whitewater alumni will talk about what they look for when hiring college graduates on Wed., Oct. 12, at 5:30 pm in the UC’s Summers Auditorium. Get tips on how to articulate your learning and experiences on resumes and job … Continue reading →

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Challenges black lawyers face when representing black clients

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Barbara

David Hart, Public Defender, will deliver a talk called “Bar none: The challenges black lawyers face when representing black clients in the criminal justice system” on Thursday, October 6, at 3:30 p.m. in University Center room 275A. It’s part of … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Star Trek at 50

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Barbara

Quickly, before September ends: The sci-fi TV series Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry‘s “Wagon Train set in space,” first aired in September 1966 and ran for three seasons. The original series, that is, with Captain James Tiberius Kirk, his Vulcan first … Continue reading →

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The Everending earth, or how the world is always ending

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Barbara

Craig Shields will talk about “The everending Earth, or how the world is always ending” on Mon., Oct. 3, at 7pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s part of a lecture series sponsored by the College of Letters and … Continue reading →

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Growing Wisconsin – Digital Magazine

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Barbara

Did you know? Wisconsin leads the nation in dairy goats, it’s home to 52,000 bee colonies, and cows outnumber people in some counties. We probably all know that Wisconsin is number one in the U.S. for cranberry and cheese production. … Continue reading →

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