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: The Sopranos

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Barbara

Did you know? The last episode of HBO‘s drama The Sopranos aired on June 10th in 2007. Hard to believe it’s been that long. Steven Holden, writing for The New York Times in 1999 said, “”The Sopranos” sustains its hyper-realism … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library Memorial Day, Summer Hours

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed for the Memorial Day weekend (Sat.-Mon., May 28-30). Summer Session hours begin Tues., May 31: M-TH: 7:30am – 9pm F: 7:30am – 4:30pm Sat: CLOSED Sun.: Noon – 8pm* *EXCEPTION: Closed Sun.-Mon., July 3-4 Remember that … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Star Wars

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Barbara

Happy anniversary, Star Wars (May 25th)! Did you know, that on May 25th in 1977 the original Star Wars movie was released? It was an enormous Memorial Day weekend box office hit. You can celebrate by watching it again! Andersen … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Historical Atlases

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Barbara

Here’s some fun for history and map buffs: American Panorama: An atlas of United States history, is an ongoing project at the University of Richmond that currently offers maps of The forced migration of enslaved people, 1810-1860 The overland trails, … Continue reading →

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Bison: Our National Mammal

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Barbara

President Obama signed Public Law 114-152, the National Bison Legacy Act, on Monday, May 9, designating the bison as our official national mammal. Among the many organizations supporting the legislation were: The InterTribal Buffalo Council – Its mission is “Restoring … Continue reading →

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Library Hours May 17-30

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Barbara

Whew! Another Spring Semester is over. Time to look ahead! Between Spring and Summer sessions (May 17-30, 2016), Andersen Library hours are: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Sat-Sun: CLOSED Exception: Mon, May 30th (Memorial Day): CLOSED Please note that … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library exam hours

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Barbara

Andersen Library is extending its hours for exam study: Mon.-Thurs., May 2-5: 7am – 2am Fri., May 6: 7am – 10pm Sat., May 7: 9am – 10pm Sun., May 8: 9am – 2am Mon.-Thurs., May 9-12: 7am – 2am Fri., … Continue reading →

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Jazz Appreciation Month

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Barbara

Please note that live Jazz in the Library today has been cancelled. We apologize for any disappointment! April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and you can celebrate by joining us for some jazz in Andersen Library on Friday, April 29th, … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Extinction

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Barbara

Elizabeth Kolbert, journalist and author of The sixth extinction: An unnatural history, for which she won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction will deliver the last Contemporary Issues Lecture of the year at 7pm on Wed, Apr 20, in … Continue reading →

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Earth Week

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Barbara

UW-Whitewater offers several Earth Week (April 18-22, 2016) events, including these: The documentary This changes everything will be shown on Mon, Apr 18, from 5-7pm in Summers Auditorium (UC). If you miss it, Andersen Library has the book by Naomi … Continue reading →

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