Category Archives: around wisconsin

Fire Prevention Week 10/3-9

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Barbara

October 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week. Yes, there’ll be fire drills on campus. The intent is to remind everyone of the importance of fire prevention and safety. The National Fire Protection Association provides a lot of information, including a history … Continue reading →

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Jungle Jack comes to Whitewater!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Barbara

OK, I’m repeating this blog from July 16th because the event happens this Sunday, August 29th: “Jungle Jack” Hanna is coming to Whitewater on August 29th (6 pm, Whitewater High School gym). I can hardly believe it! I’ve watched his … Continue reading →

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Public Library Book Sale

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Barbara

We’re in that awkward period between summer session and fall semester, and if you need to acquire some books to read, visit the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St.) for its annual book … Continue reading →

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Universal Borrowing (UB) down

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Barbara

The Universal Borrowing (UB) service, which allows UWW students and staff to borrow materials from other UW libraries, will be down starting on Monday, July 26th. The service will likely resume on Monday, August 16th. All System libraries will be … Continue reading →

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Local author’s book signing

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Barbara

Whitewater author Dr. Suzanne Popke will give a book reading and signing on Sunday, July 25, at 2pm (location: 143 W. Main St., Whitewater, Office of Wisconsin Community Mental Health Counseling Center & Deeper Insight Art Gallery). Birth of a … Continue reading →

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No More BadgerCat

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Barbara

The UW System access to BadgerCat has ended as of June 30, 2010. Please use WorldCat instead to see what other libraries around the state, the country, and the world have titles of interest. WISCAT also shows academic and public … Continue reading →

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Favorite Books–from WI legislators & staff

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Barbara

The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau has honored National Library Week every year since 2002 by gathering suggestions of “Favorite books” from state legislators and legislative employees. If you’re curious what the suggestions are, or just looking for possible good reads, … Continue reading →

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Buy & Eat Local Food

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Barbara

Heard a lot about buying and eating locally-produced food? What’s the big deal?? Well, on Sunday (6/20/10) I saw a “Local Foods Movement” installment of Madison Channel 3‘s “For the Record” series. Olivia Parry, Director of Dane County Planning and … Continue reading →

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State of Working Wisconsin

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Barbara

In October 2008 I blogged about the 2008 State of Working Wisconsin, a biennial publication of COWS (Center on Wisconsin Strategy). Now there is a 2009 update. The 2008 report said that it was a “stressful time” for workers. Well, … Continue reading →

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Tornado Preparedness

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Barbara

It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading →

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