Author Archives: Ronna

Vote today, June 5

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Ronna

Today Wisconsin citizens have the opportunity to vote in what the Wisconsin State Journal is calling the “historic” recall election (Madison.com, 06/05/2012). On the ballot are the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor, as well as several Senate seats. … Continue reading →

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A Plastic Free Life?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Ronna

Is living a plastic-free life even possible? Beth Terry of Oakland, California, author of the blog, MyPlasticFreeLife.com, thinks we should try. Read her Plastic-free Living Guide for a long list of ways to–if not completely eliminate–at least dramatically reduce the … Continue reading →

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Where the Wild Things Are author dies

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Ronna

If I said, “Maurice Sendak passed away today,” that might not mean much to a lot of you. But what if I said, “The man who wrote and illustrated Where the Wild Things Are passed away today”? Now you know … Continue reading →

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Earth Day & Frozen Planet

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Ronna

Earth Day is today, April 22. To celebrate, why not watch the Discovery Channel’s multi-part documentary, Frozen Planet? They are running the first 7 episodes today, beginning at 1 pm. The final episode premieres tonight at 7 pm CST. Watch … Continue reading →

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Titanic: April 14, 1912

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ronna

On Monday, April 15, 1912, the front page headline of the The New York Times read: “New Liner Titanic Hits an Iceberg; Sinking by the Bow at Midnight; Women Put Off in Life Boats; Last Wireless at 12:27 A.M. Blurred.” … Continue reading →

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3/15: Women in Leadership reception

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ronna

On Thursday, March 15, beginning at 1 pm in the Fern Young Terrace, the UWW Women’s Issues Committee will be holding their annual Women in Leadership awards reception. Opening remarks will be given by Provost Beverly Kopper. Everyone is welcome … Continue reading →

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New website! Indians of the Midwest

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Ronna

The Newberry Library in Chicago has launched a new website project titled Indians of the Midwest, Past and Present. According to the home page, “This site . . . highlight[s] recent research of scholars who have provided new insights about … Continue reading →

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Edgerton Book Festival: Sept 24

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ronna

Looking for something to do this weekend? Take a drive over to Edgerton on Saturday, September 24, and check out their annual Sterling North Book & Film Festival. More than 20 authors are expected to appear at the event, including … Continue reading →

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10 years later: September 11

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ronna

If you’re old enough to remember when September 11 was just another day on the calendar, then you probably remember where you were on September 11, 2001. I was in graduate school at UW-Madison. I learned the towers had been … Continue reading →

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Days of Remembrance, May 1-8

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Ronna

The national Days of Remembrance, which commemorate the Holocaust, are May 1-8, 2011. The theme for this year’s observance is Justice and Accountability in the Face of Genocide: What Have We Learned? To honor the Days of Remembrance, the Andersen … Continue reading →

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