Author Archives: Kate

Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Kate

Did you know there are free library services for people who have a visual impairment or reading disability? Wisconsin’s Talking Book and Braille Library, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has many services and resources available to those who are visually impaired … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day Celebration

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kate

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Andersen Library has created a display highlighting the soldiers of the Civil War. The Civil War display was done in coordination with the Roberta Fiskum Art Gallery in the University Center. Another display featuring Library … Continue reading →

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Friday Fur Day!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Kate

Daisy, the Golden Retriever pet therapy dog will be back for another visit at the Andersen Library on Friday, March 15, 2013, from 12 noon to 2pm! Stop in at the Library and have all of your stress that has … Continue reading →

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Dog Therapy @ the Library

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kate

Are you in desperate need for some stress relief? Come to the Andersen Library tomorrow, Friday, March 1st, from 12 noon to 2pm, to meet and play with Daisy, the friendly and adorable Golden Retriever. You won’t be able to … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Winter

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Kate

Daisy’s visit on Friday, February 22nd was cancelled. Sorry! Are you tired of these cold and snowy winter days? Are you feeling gloomy and bummed out and in need of a mood lifter? Come to Andersen Library on Friday, February … Continue reading →

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Special Collections Extended Hours

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Kate

UW-Whitewater’s Area Research Center has extended its hours during the months of October, November, and December. On Tuesdays, the Special Collections Archivist will be available to assist in any research questions you may have regarding genealogy (specifically for the Walworth, … Continue reading →

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Al-Qaida Ten Years Later

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Kate

While the United States has been at war during the past 10 years fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, this book chronicles the proceedings of a conference held by the Marine Corps University attempt to “comprehend the multidimensional aspects of Al-Qaida’s … Continue reading →

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Smoke from Minnesota

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Kate

Have you been outside today? Did you notice the campfire smell and the smokey haze in the air? No, that’s not some huge bonfire going on in the neighborhood. Believe it or not, there is a wildfire happening in Minnesota. … Continue reading →

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Texas re-writing American History?

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Kate

Texas publishes many of the school textbooks for schools around the U.S. This week, the fifteen-member Texas school board has decided to re-write some of American history as we have known it. The board is taking a more right-wing conservative … Continue reading →

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And the Wisconsin winner is…

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Kate

“Go green!” is the motto for today’s society. In keeping with the trend to keep our environment clean and healthy, parents and educators can teach kids at a young age how to recycle. Keepin’ It in the Loop: a Recycling … Continue reading →

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