Category Archives: around the library

Global Cafe Series – 11/30

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Rebecca

Global Café is a monthly informal gathering of students, faculty and staff that promotes cross-cultural awareness through the exchange of ideas and experiences. Presentations will be given by international, travel study and study abroad students. If you’re interested in global … Continue reading →

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Scholarly Inspiration (Friday video fun)

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Barbara

I was tipped off by another librarian that this “Study like a scholar, scholar” video from the Harold B. Lee library (Brigham Young University) inspires students to study in the library to get better grades! The video is amusing, but … Continue reading →

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What is the Internet doing to our brains?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Barbara

I just read a news item about Nicholas Carr shutting off his Facebook and Twitter accounts and not carrying a smartphone because of how they affect our minds. He believes that our “intellectual technologies” encourage some ways of thinking while … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving week hours…café & Library

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Barbara

Plan ahead! Hours of the Andersen Library and Food for Thought café are affected by the Thanksgiving holiday. The café has shortened hours Mon.-Tues. (9:15am-4pm) and then closes for the rest of the week. You can see other Thanksgiving Week … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library is on Facebook!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Rebecca

Did you know that your favorite library has a Facebook page?  Visit us online to see our current hours, photos of library events, new items available and much more! We would love to hear what you are thinking! Feel free … Continue reading →

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Scholastic Book Sale thru F 11/18

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Barbara

The Student WEA organization is staffing its annual Scholastic Book Sale this week in the Children’s Collection area on Andersen Library’s 2nd floor. Sale runs 2-7 pm Wednesday and Thursday, 2-5 pm on Friday. Here’s a chance to find gifts … Continue reading →

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Memorials for Vietnam, Afghanistan, & Iraq

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Barbara

November 13 is the anniversary of the 1982 dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It’s known to stir powerful emotions in its visitors. Another powerful commemoration can be seen in the UC Fiskum Gallery through November 14th, … Continue reading →

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Veterans and Service Members Lounge

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Barbara

Veterans Day is being celebrated during the entire week of November 7-12. A listing of Recognition Week activities is online. Included on the listing is an invitation to our students who are service members or veterans to drop by the … Continue reading →

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Global Café Wed., Nov. 9

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s fall 2011 Global Café series continues on Wed., Nov. 9th, from 5-6pm with a focus on Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, and India (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this … Continue reading →

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Scholastic Book Fair Nov.14-18

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Rebecca

The Student Wisconsin Education Association (stWEA) is holding a Scholastic Book Fair in Andersen Library the week of November 14-18. The theme of this year’s event is “To the Bookfair and Beyond!: Reading is Out of This World.” You’ll find … Continue reading →

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