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.

Does Facebook help you learn?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Barbara

All that time you spend on Facebook may not be wasted after all! There have, of course, been studies about the effects of the Internet, Facebook, and other online applications. Some have found that we are suffering negative effects (see, … Continue reading →

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Milky Way Galaxy talk F May 6

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Barbara

Dr. Robert Benjamin, UWW Dept. of Physics, will talk about “The 3D Milky Way Galaxy” on Friday, May 6th, at 8pm (Upham Hall 140). This is the final spring 2011 Whitewater Observatory Lecture. A public viewing session at Whitewater Observatory … Continue reading →

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WI Budget Information Session Wed May 4

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Barbara

“Potential Local Impacts of the Proposed Wisconsin Budget: An Informational Forum” will be presented on Wed., May 4, from 7-9pm at the Cravath Lake Community Center in Whitewater. This informational opportunity is provided by League of Women Voters of the … Continue reading →

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Yes, we have games, movies, chess, and more

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Barbara

UW-Whitewater’s Andersen Library is mentioned in “Video-Game Rooms Become the Newest Library Space Invaders,” an article in this week’s Chronicle of Higher Education. This article reports on campus libraries adding game rooms and game collections. Indeed we did exactly that, … Continue reading →

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Extended Library Hours May 1-16

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Barbara

Yow! We’re quickly running out of Spring Semester! For your exam preparation needs, Andersen Library is extending its hours starting this Sunday, May 1: May 1-May 12  Sun 9am-2am M-Th 6am-2am F 6am-10pm Sat 9am-10pm F May 13: 6am-6pm Sat … Continue reading →

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Global Café W Apr 27

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s last monthly Global Café series on Wed., Apr. 27th, from 5-6pm will focus on Barcelona, Spain, and Rome, Italy (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area , near the Food for Thought café). Check it out! … Continue reading →

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The Ludologist: Game Research Blog

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Barbara

I recently came across a blog called The Ludologist, which is about “game research and other important things.” The author is Jesper Juul, a researcher at the Danish Design School, an affiliate of the New York University Game Center, and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Earth Week @ UWW

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Barbara

UWW is celebrating Earth Week April 19-21 with a variety of events, although the “week” is truncated this year because of the state-mandated campus-wide furlough on Friday, April 22 (which is actually Earth Day). The 2011 campus theme is “The … Continue reading →

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Apollo 13 anniversary Apr 17

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Barbara

April 17, 1970 was the day Apollo 13 landed in the Pacific Ocean. It’s a happy ending to remember, because it reminds us of the importance of problem-solving skills and critical thinking, abilities UWW students need and employers want. It … Continue reading →

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Nature photographer @UWW Apr 15

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Barbara

Freelance nature photographer Tom Ulrich will share his work from all over the world on Friday, April 15, at 7 pm in the University Center Ballroom (cost:$10). This opportunity is sponsored by the Whitewater Arts Alliance and the UW-W College … Continue reading →

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