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.

Spring Break 2019! Library, Café Hours

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Barbara

SPRING BREAK! Mmmmm, can you feel the sun and hear the surf? Andersen Library’s hours will be: Sat-Sun Mar 23-24: CLOSED Mon-Fri Mar 25-29: 8am-4:30pm Sat Mar 30: CLOSED Sun Mar 31: 3pm-2am The Food for Thought café is open … Continue reading →

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Whitewater Common Council, School Board candidate forums

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Barbara

The League of Women Voters ® of the Whitewater Area is hosting two candidate forums on Sat., Mar. 9, in the Common Council Chambers (312 W Whitewater St, Whitewater, WI 53190): Common Council Candidates Forum, 10am-11:30am Aldermanic District 1 – … Continue reading →

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How to Be Less Stupid About Race

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Barbara

Crystal Marie Fleming, author and Associate Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies at SUNY Stony Brook, will talk about “How to Be Less Stupid About Race” on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 7pm in the Irvin L Young Auditorium. It’s … Continue reading →

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W-TH Jan 30-31: Library open 7:30am-6pm

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Barbara

Classes are canceled from 5pm on Tues, Jan 29, until 8am on Fri, Feb 1 because of the dangerous conditions outside. Andersen Library will open at 7:30 am as usual, but will close at 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday, January … Continue reading →

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A World at War: Taking a Closer Look at WWII

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Barbara

The Spring 2019 Fairhaven Lecture Series will focus on “A World at War: Taking a Closer Look at WWII.” All lectures are free and take place on Mondays at 3pm in Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services (435 West Starin … Continue reading →

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Celebrate faculty and staff scholarship & creative achievements

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Barbara

The 31st annual exhibition of scholarly & creative works by UWW faculty & staff will celebrate accomplishments of the past year across a range of disciplines. A sampling of the articles, artwork, gallery exhibitions, books, book reviews, and conference presentations … Continue reading →

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Library closed Jan 19-21, Spring Hours start Jan 22

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed Sat.-Mon., Jan. 19-21, 2019, because of the break between terms and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Andersen Library Spring Semester hours begin on Tues., Jan. 22: Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-2am Fri: 7:30am-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun 11am-2am … Continue reading →

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Singalong! Fa la la la laaaaaaa

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Barbara

Do you need a study break? Do you like to sing? Go to “Carol-OKE” on Wed., Dec. 12, starting at 4 p.m. at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W Center St). Sing favorite winter … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library exam hours

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Barbara

Andersen Library is extending its hours for exam study: Fri., Dec. 7: 7:30am – 10pm Sat., Dec. 8: 9am – 10pm Sun., Dec. 9: 9am – 2am Mon.-Thurs., Dec. 10-13: 7:30am – 2am Fri., Dec. 14: 7:30am – 10pm Sat., … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Sustainability: Honoring Lands, Resurging Communities, Resisting Injustice

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Barbara

Dr. Kyle Whyte, Timnick Chair in the Humanities at Michigan State University and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Community Sustainability, will talk about “Indigenous Sustainability: Honoring Lands, Resurging Communities, Resisting Injustice” on Mon., Nov. 26, 2018 at 7pm in the … Continue reading →

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