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.

Program on Middle East & Raptors Feb. 28

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Barbara

Dianne Moller, Executive Director of Hoo’s Woods raptor education and rehabilitation center, will give a free, one-hour presentation on Tues., Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milton Public Library (430 E. High St., Milton), recounting her experiences during recent … Continue reading →

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Student Success satellite’s grand opening Feb. 22

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Barbara

You’re invited to the Grand Opening of the Student Success satellite in Andersen Library on Wed., Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. Come to the Library’s 2nd (main) floor where you’ll find a glass storefront entrance with signs for “Honors Program, … Continue reading →

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Library network access Feb. 24-27, or, where is a working computer this weekend?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Barbara

Renovation to the wiring in Andersen Library will interrupt 2nd-floor network connectivity during the weekend of February 24-26. This work is expected to begin at 5pm on Friday, February 24th, and be completed by 6am on Monday, February 27th. What … Continue reading →

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Huckleberry Finn

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Barbara

On Feb. 18, 1885, Mark Twain‘s novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in the United States. How many of us have gone along on Huck and Jim’s trip down the Mississippi? How many of us have studied this novel … Continue reading →

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Global Café Wed., Feb. 15, 5pm

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s Spring 2012 Global Café series continues on Wed., Feb. 15th, from 5-6pm with a focus on England, China, and Thailand (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this series, … Continue reading →

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Darwin Day lecture on whales Feb 9

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Barbara

Hans Thewissen, professor of anatomy and expert on the evolution of whales, will deliver a talk called “Happy Birthday, Mr. Darwin! Documenting Macroevolution in the Origin of Whales” on Thurs., Feb. 9, at 6:30pm in Hyland Hall’s Timmerman Auditorium. This … Continue reading →

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Monarchies

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Barbara

On Feb. 6th in 1952, King George VI of Great Britain passed away. If you saw the 2010 movie The King’s Speech, you’ve learned something about him. His daughter was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd, and she’s been … Continue reading →

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The Silent World

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Barbara

On this day in 1953, French oceanographer and marine conservationist Jacques-Yves Cousteau published his first book, The Silent World: A Story of Undersea Discovery and Adventure (co-authored by Frederic Dumas). Three years later the documentary film was released, and it … Continue reading →

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MLA, APA training, anyone?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Barbara

Could you use some training on formatting your paper and your citations in either MLA or APA style? Well, you’re in luck! You can reserve a spot in workshops being offered by the Academic Support staff. All of the workshops … Continue reading →

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Young and Female in the U.S. Army

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Barbara

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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