Category Archives: around the library

Spring Break Library Hours

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Barbara

The Library’s hours change for Spring Break: F March 20: 7:30am-4:30pm Sat.-Sun. March 21-22: CLOSED M-F March 23-27: 8am-4:30pm Sat. March 28: CLOSED Sun. March 29: 6pm-midnight Remember that even when the Library is closed or you are traveling: The … Continue reading →

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Organic Gardening: Herbs & Veggies 3/20

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Barbara

Patty Bailey from Patty’s Plants will talk about Organic Gardening:Herbs and Vegetables on Fri., Mar. 20, from 1:30–2:30 pm in the International Education Conference Room (Andersen Library, L2254). This informational talk for the home gardener will cover everything from building the … Continue reading →

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Collaboratories Now Open

Posted on March 12, 2009 by kyle

The Library now offers two collaboratories for student use on the first floor. These spaces are designed to facilitate group work and provide the technology needed in order to brainstorm, practice presentations and work together with your classmates. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Hoop Dreams reading Mar 13

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Barbara

UWW Sociology Professor Ron Berger will discuss and read passages from his book, “Hoop dreams on wheels: disability and the competitive wheelchair athlete” on Fri., March 13th, at 3:30 pm, in Williams Center room 185. The book chronicles the lives … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Workshop at Whitewater Area Research Center

Posted on March 9, 2009 by goldsmid

Do you want to learn more about land and property research? Learn how to use Ancestry.com more effectively? Are you interested in new ideas for locating female ancestors? The Wisconsin Historical Society and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Area Research Center … Continue reading →

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BSU turns 40; campus history

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Barbara

UWW’s Black Student Union is celebrating 40 years at UWW on Sat., March 7th, in the Hamilton Center (University Center). The ticketed event includes cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and a program featuring guest speaker Arline Hardy-Smith, … Continue reading →

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Getting the Most from the Library

Posted on February 26, 2009 by kyle

The Library is taking the show on the road to talk about getting the most out of your college experience by utilizing the library and its resources and services. We’re teaming up with the Adult Resource Center to offer three … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Barbara

OK, so it’s Friday the 13th. To me, it’s just another Friday at work, but some people might be home hiding under their blankets lest something bad happen to them. Have you ever wondered about superstitions? Well, you’re in luck. … Continue reading →

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Browse current magazines, newspapers

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Barbara

Take a break from your classes…or find a topic for that English 102 paper…in the Library’s Browsing Collections. Walk straight ahead as you enter the Library toward comfortable seating, current newspapers, and a selection of current magazines (also DVDs, VHS, … Continue reading →

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Online links in the catalog

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Barbara

More often than you expect you’ll find online titles in the Library Catalog. How does the catalog let you know if something is online? The link to the title online will be preceded by “Linked Resources.” Check the location! Sometimes … Continue reading →

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