Author Archives: Ronna

Free Comic Book Day: Saturday, May 1

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Ronna

Looking for a break from all your papers and tests? Want something fun to read? You’re in luck! Saturday, May 1 is Free Comic Book Day! Just walk into any participating comic book store and pick yourself up a free … Continue reading →

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Historical newspaper articles: Chicago Tribune, 1849-1986

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Ronna

Have you ever wondered what was on the front page of the Chicago Tribune on December 7, 1941? Are you looking for information on Wisconsin’s reaction to the Lincoln assassination? Maybe you’re curious about the effects of Prohibition on businesses … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Earth Day! Film showings in the Library

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Ronna

To celebrate Earth Day (Thursday, April 22), the Andersen Library is showing films on April 19-April 22 which are free and open to all! These films will be shown on the main floor of the Library in the TV area. … Continue reading →

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Holocaust speaker, Monday, April 12

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ronna

On Monday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Timmerman Auditorium (Hyland Hall), Howard Melton will speak on “Survival in a Time of Holocaust.” Howard Melton was ten years old when the Nazis invaded his native land. He spent the rest … Continue reading →

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Days of Remembrance: Holocaust film showings

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ronna

The national Days of Remembrance, which commemorate the Holocaust, are April 11 – April 18, 2010. To honor the Days of Remembrance, the Andersen Library is showing films on April 12 – April 14 which are free and open to … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: Group Study Rooms!

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Ronna

Ah, spring! When a college student’s fancy turns to thoughts of…group projects! Group papers! Group presentations! For your studying needs, the Andersen Library has group study rooms available! All can be reserved in advance by contacting the Circulation Desk at … Continue reading →

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Historical Abstracts database trial!

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Ronna

The Library is very excited to announce that a trial of the Historical Abstracts database is now available for use by all faculty, staff, and students. The trial will be active until the end of spring semester. Historical Abstracts is … Continue reading →

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Banned Books readings, 9/30, 3:00 p.m.

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Ronna

As part of the Library’s commemoration of Banned Books week, we invite you to join us at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, on the Library’s Main Floor to listen to readings from banned or challenged books. A “banned” book is … Continue reading →

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“Right to Read” lecture, 9/29, 7 p.m.

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Ronna

As part of the Library’s Banned Books Week events, Carin Bringelson will speak on “40+ Years of the Right to Read” at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, on the Library’s Main Floor. Ms. Bringelson works for TeachingBooks.net and is the … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week events at the Library!

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Ronna

The 28th annual Banned Books Week is September 28-October 2, 2009. Sponsored by the American Library Association, Banned Books Week celebrates America’s freedom to read. It also serves as a reminder not to take this freedom for granted. To commemorate … Continue reading →

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