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.

Climate Change Reading List

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Barbara

The May-June 2010 issue of Audubon, magazine of the National Audubon Society, included a list of titles recommended by “some of the leading thinkers and writers on climate change.” So after spring classes are over, you might want to look … Continue reading →

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Tornado Preparedness

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Barbara

It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading →

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Haunted WI Talk May 4th

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Barbara

Chad Lewis, a paranormal researcher and author, will talk about haunted Wisconsin on Tues., May 4th, at 7pm at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St.). Andersen Library has a couple of books … Continue reading →

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Alfred Hitchcock

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Barbara

Alfred Hitchcock died on April 29th in 1980. He was and is, of course, famous for his scary movies. I still remember that as a young child I was absolutely terrified that birds were going to attack my eyes. Well, … Continue reading →

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“The Life and Death of the Sun” Apr. 30

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Barbara

Dr. Robert Benjamin, UWW Physics Dept., will present “The Life and Death of the Sun” on Fri., Apr. 30 @8pm in Upham Hall 140, followed by public viewing at the UWW Observatory @9:15pm (weather permitting). It’s the fourth spring David … Continue reading →

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Educational TV: Animals & Ecotourism

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Barbara

Since two cats joined my household, I’ve been enjoying a guilty weekend pleasure: sitting with a contented, purring, and often sleeping cat on my lap. Staying put requires preparation–gathering within easy reach a beverage, whatever book(s) I’m reading, crosswords, and … Continue reading →

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Jean Brennan on climate change 4/20

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Barbara

Jean Brennan, Senior Climate Change Scientist at Defenders of Wildlife, will deliver the Distinguished Scholar Lecture “The Climate Change Challenge: Why Traditional Conservation Approaches Can’t Work” on Tues., Apr. 20, 2010, at 7 pm in Young Auditorium. Dr. Brennan authored … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Barbara

Charlie Chaplin was born in London on April 16, 1889. “Who’s that?” you ask? Chaplin was an actor and director, especially famous for his Tramp character. He started in silent movies, and his first “sound” movie, City Lights, used only … Continue reading →

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Improve web searching skills

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Barbara

Would you like try to improve your web searching skills? Well, Microsoft has a “game” called Page Hunt. It shows you web pages and awards points for constructing searches that will find the pages using the Bing search engine. Ready … Continue reading →

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Play Expo (Apr 3)

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Barbara

Get your game on at the 2010 Play Expo on Sat., Apr 3, 1-4 pm (in the Hamilton Center, James R. Connor University Center). It’s the 3rd annual play expo! There will be speakers from the gaming industry: Cory Barlog, … Continue reading →

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