Category Archives: around wisconsin

Warhawk Book Talks – Nov. & Dec.

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Rebecca Jones

Ever wonder what your faculty or colleagues are reading? Here’s your chance to find out! Warhawk Book Talks is a series where professors, staff, and students at UW-W talk about their favorite books! John Kozlowicz, Ringside Seat Richard Harris, Redeployment … Continue reading →

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Amy E. Reichert at Public Library Dec. 6 & Food Fiction Fun

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Barbara

Amy E. Reichert, author of the novels The Coincidence of Coconut Cake and Luck, Love & Lemon Pie, will be at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St. (very walkable from campus), to … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 27, 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Diana

Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings of the Upper Midwest, 1937-1946 by James P. Leary ML3551 .L35 2015 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor The upper Midwest has a long tradition of folk music that is often overlooked in favor of … Continue reading →

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Growing Wisconsin – Digital Magazine

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Barbara

Did you know? Wisconsin leads the nation in dairy goats, it’s home to 52,000 bee colonies, and cows outnumber people in some counties. We probably all know that Wisconsin is number one in the U.S. for cranberry and cheese production. … Continue reading →

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Effigy Mounds – Tour and Learn

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Barbara

The Whitewater Landmarks Commission will provide a guided, family-friendly and moonlit walking tour of the Effigy Mounds Preserve (288 S. Indian Mound Parkway, Whitewater) on Fri., Sept. 16, from 7-8 p.m. Learn about the history of the site and its … Continue reading →

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Whitewater Fiber Guild/Quilt Show

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance is hosting an exhibit of fiber art by the Whitewater Fiber Guild and art quilts by Kent Williams, Madison, at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W Main St, Whitewater) until August 28. The gallery is open … Continue reading →

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Cool off – Fans available to Walworth County residents

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Barbara

Andersen Library is one of Walworth County’s cooling centers,* and in partnership with the county Division of Public Health, has free box fans to distribute to individuals who do not have other means to remain cool. Fans are available from … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 5, 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Diana

The Bingo Queens of Oneida How Two Moms Started Tribal Gaming in Wisconsin By Mike Hoeft E99.O45 H78 2014 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Ever wonder how Native American communities and casinos came together in Wisconsin? This book shares the story … Continue reading →

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4th of July: Library hours, local celebrations

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Barbara

Andersen Library will be closed Sat. (July 2nd) through Mon. (July 4th), because of the holiday weekend. Of course, online access to databases (including articles), the library holdings listed in Books, media and more (UW Whitewater) (including ebooks) and Ask … Continue reading →

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First Past the Post and Public Opinion: Do Early Primaries Matter?

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Barbara

Dr. Jolly Emrey*, Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Dept., will talk about “First past the post and public opinion: Do early primaries matter?” on Tues, Apr 12, at 7:30pm at The Fort Atkinson Club Community Center (211 … Continue reading →

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