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.

Celebrate faculty/staff achievements 11/23-24

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Barbara

The 23rd 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, books, and presentations produced by the staff and … Continue reading →

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Honoring JFK

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Barbara

John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. A great deal of controversy surrounds his assassination:  Was there a larger conspiracy?  Were there additional shooters?  Was organized crime involved?  Was the government hiding … Continue reading →

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Personal Safety Escorts Available

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Barbara

UWW police can provide safety escorts (to your car in a UWW parking lot, to your UWW res hall–to and from any point on campus and to property immediately adjacent to campus) after your late-night studying @ Andersen Library! Call … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Break Library hours

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library will have special hours for Thanksgiving starting on Wed. 11/24: W 11/24: 7:30am-5pm Th-Sa 11/25-27: CLOSED Su 11/28: 3pm-12am M 11/29: regular semester hours (Note:  Nov. 26 is a campus-wide furlough and part of Wisconsin’s mandated furloughs.) Even … Continue reading →

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Talk on Amish in WI 11/16

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Barbara

Richard Dawley will present “Amish Potpourri,” at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library @ 431 W. Center St.) on Tues., Nov. 16, at 7pm.  Sponsored by the Friends of the [public] Library, this program is free and … Continue reading →

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Asteroid collision, mass extinction talk Fri 11/12

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Barbara

Dr. Rex Hanger, UWW Dept. of Geography & Geology, will talk about Death from Above: Asteroid collisions and mass extinctions on Earth on Fri., Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. (Upham Hall 140), followed by a public viewing session at the … Continue reading →

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Monty Python & Spamalot

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Barbara

Monty Python‘s Tony award-winning Spamalot will be performed on Mon., Nov. 15, 2010 @ 7:30pm at UWW’s Young Auditorium. Can’t afford the ticket? Can’t attend due to conflicts? Or want to see more of Monty Python’s work? Well, you’re in … Continue reading →

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W3 Challenge Week

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Barbara

November 7-14 is the W3 (Working for Whitewater’s Wellness) Community Challenge Week. The W3 web site contains a Challenge Week flyer listing possible activities. You can find W3 on Facebook too. W3 “seeks to promote physical, mental, spiritual and social … Continue reading →

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Veterans Recognition Week – lounge dedication 11/11

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Barbara

Nov. 8–Nov. 12 is Veterans Recognition Week, including Veterans Day on November 11th. Do we all remember why *that* day is Veterans Day?? If not, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs has a web page explaining its history. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Jessica Jackley @UWW 11/8

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Barbara

Jessica Jackley, co-founder of Kiva, an international P2P (peer-to-peer) microfinance lending non-profit, will present “Harnessing the Power of Perspective: Kiva and the Worldwide Microlending Movement” @7pm on Mon., Nov. 8 (location: Irvin L. Young Auditorium). It’s the second of the … Continue reading →

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