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Category Archives: campus connection
Prof. Chung plays Debussy 10/14
Prof. Myung-Hee Chung, Music Dept., will perform Debussy piano works on Tues., Oct. 14, at 7:30 pm in the CA’s Light Recital Hall. I’ve attended her performances in the past, and believe me, no one in the audience will be … Continue reading
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“The Beatles” @UWW Sat. 10/4
The Beatles are coming! Well, sort of. “Revolution: A Tribute to the Beatles” will be at the Young Auditorium on Sat., Oct. 4th, at 7:30 pm. Your University Library has books, recordings, and videos if you’d like to steep yourself … Continue reading
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Susan Jacoby @UWW Oct. 1
Susan Jacoby will speak on Wed., Oct. 1st at 7 pm in Young Auditorium as the first 2008/2009 Contemporary Issues Lecture (sponsored by the College of Letters & Sciences). According to the lecture web site, Jacoby’s book The Age of … Continue reading
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Scott Russell Sanders @UWW 9/24
Dr. Scott Russell Sanders will speak on “Literature of the Environment” on Wed., Sept. 24th, at 7pm in Summers Auditorium (UC). Sanders, Indiana University’s Distinguished Professor of English, will receive The Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature‘s 2009 Mark … Continue reading
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National Latino Heritage Month
Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is National Latino Heritage Month. Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua). Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on Sept. 16th and 18th, respectively. … Continue reading
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Study Abroad Fair Sept. 17
The UWW Study Abroad Fair is taking place on Wed., Sept. 17th, from 10am-3pm (UC Old Main Ballroom). You can get information on the opportunities available to you, and passport applications will be processed at the Fair, too. Your University … Continue reading
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Elections 2008 lecture series
The fall 2008 Fairhaven Lecture Series theme is “Election 2008: Political Processes, Presidents, and Prognostications.” Lectures are open to the public and free. All take place on Mondays at 3 p.m. at Fairhaven Retirement Community’s Fellowship Hall (435 West Starin … Continue reading
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Library Land Trivia – Get to it!
Alright, it’s the moment you’ve all waited for… Here’s the deal: you’ve got four questions, a bonus question and a super bonus question. Choose the best answer for each of the questions. You have until Friday (September 12) – 8 … Continue reading
Making the Most of Google workshop
Orientation Week Special: Faculty & Teaching Staff are welcome to attend the “Making the Most of Google” LEARN Center-sponsored workshop. When: Thursday, August 28th, 9:15am-10:30am Where: University Center Room 262 Learn about iGoogle, Google Gadgets, Google Books, Google Scholar, Google … Continue reading
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Witches of Whitewater
One of our favorite questions here at the Reference Desk is, “Is it true that there’s a book in the library that will make you go crazy?” Since we’re all pretty sane around here, that would mean that we haven’t … Continue reading