Category Archives: around the world

Vermicomposting, Native Plants, Edible Weeds

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Barbara

If you missed the open house of the campus greenhouse Sat., that’s a shame. It’s looking very nice. It has 3 sections: one for student projects, one for plants that live in hot & dry climates, and one for hot … Continue reading →

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The Andersen Library Celebrates Banned Books Week

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Rebecca

Celebrate the freedom to read with the Andersen Library during Banned Books Week. The Library will be joining the American Library Association as it celebrates 30 years of Banned Books Week activities. The event will run from October 1-5, 2012. … Continue reading →

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William the Conqueror invades England (Friday Fun?)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Barbara

William the Conqueror invades England! Ahem, I mean, William the Conqueror, aka William I, King of England, invaded England on this day (Sept. 28) in 1066. I didn’t miss the anniversary this year, thanks to a tweet by the University … Continue reading →

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Gasland talk Oct. 1

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Barbara

Josh Fox will talk about “Gasland” at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 1, in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s the first Fall 2012 Contemporary Issues Lecture. “Josh Fox is the founder and artistic director of International WOW Company. Fox … Continue reading →

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Digital Age Data

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Barbara

Interested in data about how many people in the U.S. are online and what they are doing there? Are they using broadband? Are they using mobile technology? Wondering about how smartphone users are using their phones? Who is using social … Continue reading →

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Int’l Book Week (Friday Fun Stuff)

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Barbara

I am informed by a Facebook friend that it’s International Book Week, and here is your assignment for no credit whatsoever: The rules: Grab the closest book to you, turn to page 52, then post the 5th sentence as your … Continue reading →

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Race Consciousness in Latin America Sept. 18

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Barbara

Dr. Manuel A. Ossers, Professor in UWW’s Dept. of Languages and Literatures will talk about “Race Consciousness in Latin America” on Tues., Sept. 18, from 3:45-5pm in UC 275B, as part of the Latino Heritage Lecture Series. Would you like … Continue reading →

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Tutti Frutti! (Friday Fun Stuff)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Barbara

On Sept. 14, 1955, Little Richard recorded “Tutti Frutti.” Did you know that the lyrics were revised to avoid censorship? See the explanation from The History Channel’s This Day in History entry. “Tutti Frutti” was the first of several hits … Continue reading →

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September 11

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Ronna

Tuesday, September 11 is the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Please take a moment to remember those men and women who lost their lives that day, and those men and women who have served to defend … Continue reading →

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ScienceDirect downtime Sat. Aug. 25

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Barbara

Are you a user of ScienceDirect? If so, please note that it is expected to be down for approximately 19 hours beginning early on Saturday, August 25th, for implementation of enhancements. How will this benefit you? The changes are supposed … Continue reading →

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