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.

Fighting Islamophobia & Understanding Muslims, M Nov 7

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Barbara

Reza Aslan will talk about Ten Years Later: Fighting Islamophobia and Understanding Muslims on Monday, November 7th, at 7 p.m. in the Young Auditorium. It’s the second fall 2011 Contemporary Issues Lecture. Aslan’s international bestseller No god but God: The … Continue reading →

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Little Red Schoolhouse Oct. 28

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Barbara

Have you ever wondered why there is a Little Red Schoolhouse on Moraine Hill? On Friday, October 28, at 2:30 pm, you can come to the dedication of the new sign for the Schoolhouse. Learn how it came to be … Continue reading →

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Archives Month (Oct.): “Born in Wisconsin”

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Barbara

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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Global Café Wed., Oct. 12

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s first fall 2011 Global Café series on Wed., Oct. 12th, from 5-6pm will focus on Ireland, Ghana, and Iran (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area , near the Food for Thought café). In this series, … Continue reading →

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Concealed carry research

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Barbara

Would you like to know more about concealed carry, given recent Wisconsin legislation? Wisconsin’s Attorney General has posted a “Questions and Answers” document, which provides a link to 2011 Wisconsin Act 35. The Legislative Reference Bureau has issued “Concealed carry,” … Continue reading →

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H2Ownership talk Mon Oct 3

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Barbara

“H2Ownership: A fresh approach to unlocking the three paradoxes of water” will be the first lecture of this fall’s Contemporary Issues Lecture Series. Hear James Workman on Monday, October 3rd, at 7 p.m. in the Young Auditorium. Mr. Workman is … Continue reading →

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Oct 3: Muir, Leopold, and Nelson

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Barbara

The fall 2011 Fairhaven Lecture Series has the theme “WISCONSIN: A Heritage To Be Proud Of,” and will help you learn about Wisconsin’s business, cultural, environmental and historical contributions. All lectures in this series are free, open to the public, … Continue reading →

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Global Café Wed. Sept. 28

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s first fall 2011 Global Café series on Wed., Sept. 28th, from 5-6pm will focus on Italy, Japan, and Ecuador (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area , near the Food for Thought café). In this series, … Continue reading →

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Sept. 26: WI Dairy Industry Lecture

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Barbara

The fall 2011 Fairhaven Lecture Series has the theme “WISCONSIN: A Heritage To Be Proud Of,” and will help you learn about Wisconsin’s business, cultural, environmental and historical contributions. All lectures in this series are free, open to the public, … Continue reading →

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Have you seen our QR Codes?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Barbara

Have you seen QR (Quick Response) Codes? These are some of the codes posted in the Library to help you get service at a printer, ask a reference question when the Reference Desk or the Library is closed, find citation … Continue reading →

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