Category Archives: around the world

Health disparities and race in the time of COVID-19 (live on Jan. 18 @6:30 p.m.)

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Barbara

Dr. Damon Tweedy will talk about Health Disparities and Race in the Time of COVID-19 on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. This live program, sponsored by the Bridges Library System (of which Whitewater’s public library is a member), … Continue reading →

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Spiritualism and the Morris Pratt Institute

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Barbara

Many current and former students at UW-Whitewater have been curious about some of the legends of Whitewater related to witches, and these tales have often been associated with the spiritualism institute that existed in Whitewater from about 1889-1939. Carol Cartwright … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the 19th Amendment

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Barbara

August 26, 2020, is Women’s Equality Day. This year is the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed women the constitutional right to vote. People are encouraged to celebrate at noon on Wed., … Continue reading →

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What Not to Believe About the Coronavirus

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Martha

A massive river of information about the novel coronavirus flows through social media and the internet. Some days I almost feel swamped by it. And it isn’t slowing down. It can be hard to tell what story is accurate and … Continue reading →

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Explore.org – live nature cams

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Barbara

Looking for something a bit different? Try a little armchair nature appreciation via Explore.org‘s streaming nature cams! There’s quite a variety from which to choose, including farm sanctuaries (sheep barn!), ocean/underwater views, cats, dogs, bird cams, and even a “zen … Continue reading →

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Sharing strength through stories

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Shannan Lojeski

“Exquisitely acted, with a gorgeous, expressionistic Terence Blanchard score, this is one of Mr. Lee’s most enduring films. Long before it opened, a lot of the discussion surrounding “Malcolm X” involved the personalities and legacies of both its subject and its … Continue reading →

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The 25th Year of Honor

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Shannan Lojeski

January 20th was the celebration of an everlasting leader. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the day of service put in place to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy. As an activist, Dr. King fought for a … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 12, 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Martha

Death by the Bay: A Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery by Patricia Skalka New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor PS3619.K34 D38 2019 Death by the Bay is the fifth book in mystery writer Patricia Skalka’s Dave Cubiak series, which began in … Continue reading →

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Game On!

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Shannan Lojeski

If you stopped in to Andersen Library anytime this past week, you might have been wondering why there was a bunch of life-sized games in the main entrance of the library. No, no – you didn’t fall down a rabbit … Continue reading →

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Stories To Be Heard – Green Card Voices comes to campus

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Shannan Lojeski

“We’re Here. We Have A Story. We Play A Role” Those three statements are the motivation behind the Green Card Voices initiative. This initiative was created with the aspiration to give current immigrants a voice to share their story and … Continue reading →

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