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.

Study Abroad Fair Sept. 17

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Barbara

The UWW Study Abroad Fair is taking place on Wed., Sept. 17th, from 10am-3pm (UC Old Main Ballroom). You can get information on the opportunities available to you, and passport applications will be processed at the Fair, too. Your University … Continue reading →

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Elections 2008 lecture series

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Barbara

The fall 2008 Fairhaven Lecture Series theme is “Election 2008: Political Processes, Presidents, and Prognostications.” Lectures are open to the public and free. All take place on Mondays at 3 p.m. at Fairhaven Retirement Community’s Fellowship Hall (435 West Starin … Continue reading →

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Drop In & See Us…

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Barbara

Got 30 minutes to spare? You can use that to find out what the library can do for you all year to help you with your research, such as requesting materials from other UWs, accessing online articles and course reserves … Continue reading →

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Library Hours Sept. 2-8

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Barbara

The University Library will have slightly different hours for the first week of fall semester. We’ll close at 10pm on the nights when we normally close at midnight: Tues., Sept. 2: 7:30 am-10 pm Wed, Sept. 3: 7:30 am-10 pm … Continue reading →

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University teaching staff: Library orientation for you (Thurs 8/28)

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Barbara

Learn what resources and services University Library offers you & your students: When: Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 2:30 p.m. Where: University Library* instruction lab (L2211-ask at Reference or Circulation desks for directions) Bring your questions! For example: How can … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Google workshop

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Barbara

Orientation Week Special: Faculty & Teaching Staff are welcome to attend the “Making the Most of Google” LEARN Center-sponsored workshop. When: Thursday, August 28th, 9:15am-10:30am Where: University Center Room 262 Learn about iGoogle, Google Gadgets, Google Books, Google Scholar, Google … Continue reading →

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International Year of Languages

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Barbara

“On average, a language ceases to be spoken every two weeks.” That’s what the web page for the UN’s International Year of Languages (2008) says. UNESCO suggests that language policies enable people in linguistic communities to use their first languages … Continue reading →

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View documentaries on the web

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Barbara

SnagFilms offers free viewing of documentaries. You can look for specific titles or browse by topics. There’s everything under the sun here, from A Pug’s Life to Super Size Me (you might remember that one, where the guy eats a … Continue reading →

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Olympic fever?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Barbara

Yes, it’s time for the summer Olympics, being held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on August 8-24, starting with the opening ceremony (on television Friday evening). Visit the International Olympic Committee’s official web site, which lists the summer events … Continue reading →

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Roswell revisited

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Barbara

Recently one of my iGoogle science gadgets alerted me to an interview with Apollo astronaut Edgar Mitchell in which he says he believes there really was an alien spacecraft that crashed at Roswell, NM, in July 1947. Now, I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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