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.

Another source of country info

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Barbara

The United Nations Development Programme is the UN’s “global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life” (from Guidelines for an Assessment of Development Results (ADR)). … Continue reading →

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Nobel Prizes

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Barbara

On Dec. 10, 1901 the first Nobel Prizes were awarded to honor exceptional achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. In 1969 a Prize for economic sciences was added. Alfred Nobel, a scientist and pacifist, established the awards with … Continue reading →

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“Be Bold” report for WI’s future

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Barbara

The report “Be Bold: The Wisconsin Prosperity Strategy” is the culmination of many meetings of the Wisconsin Economic Summit, which included members from government, education, and business. Governor-elect Scott Walker met with group. Among the report’s recommendations is that higher … Continue reading →

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Global Café Dec. 8

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s monthly Global Café series on Wed., Dec. 8th, from 5-6pm will focus on Germany, Vietnam and Peru (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area , near the Food for Thought café). It’s the last fall session! … Continue reading →

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The U.S. Gov’t in the news

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Barbara

The U.S. Government has been in the news lately for quite a few reasons, including these: The military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy – read the “Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of ‘Don’t … Continue reading →

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Collisions on the Extragalactic Superhighway

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Barbara

Dr. Paul Rybski, UWW Dept. of Physics, will talk about “Collisions on the Extragalactic Superhighway: What happens to their stars, gas, and dust when galaxies collide” on Fri., Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. (Upham Hall 140), followed by a public … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library’s Extended Exam Hours

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library’s extended hours for end-of-fall-semester studying start Sun., Dec. 5th. And to help you stay awake, enjoy free coffee evenings & weekends, plus popcorn at 10:30pm! Andersen Library hours for Dec. 5-Dec. 20: Sundays 9am-2am Mondays-Thursdays 6am-2am Fridays 6am-10pm … Continue reading →

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Deck the Library Wishing Tree

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Barbara

Are there books, graphic novels, audio books, videos, video games, CDs, etc., that you wish Andersen Library would consider acquiring? Let us know by hanging your wish(es) on the tree! The tree is located near the Circulation Desk and the … Continue reading →

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Ta-Nehisi Coates Race in America talk 11/29

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Barbara

Ta-Nehisi Coates, senior editor for The Atlantic, will talk about “The Beautiful Struggle and Changing Meanings of Race in America” on Mon., Nov. 29, @7pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. This Campus/Community Reading Initiative is also the last fall … Continue reading →

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The Value of Water 11/29

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Barbara

A panel of experts will discuss The Value of Water on Mon. , Nov. 29, 5:30-7:30pm in Timmerman Auditorium (Timothy J. Hyland Hall). You may be inclined to take drinking water for granted, but that’s not the case in other … Continue reading →

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