Monthly Archives: August 2009

Library Hours Aug 15-Sept 1 ’09

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Barbara

Ah, the end of summer! Where did it all go?! Andersen Library’s “summer break” hours between the end of summer classes and the start of fall semester are M-F 8 am-4:30 pm. Please note: The Library is closed on Friday, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 11

Posted on August 11, 2009 by kyle

The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art By Don Thompson N6490 .T525 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Have you ever wondered how they came up with the price of a work of art? You see … Continue reading →

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Perseid meteor shower

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Susan

If you’re a fan of stargazing, check out the Perseid meteor shower. The best time for viewing these “shooting stars” is from midnight to dawn tonight and again late tomorrow night. According to NASA’s website, this meteor shower is an … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Institution anniversary

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Barbara

On August 10, 1846, President James Polk signed legislation that created the Smithsonian Institution. It all started in 1826 when James Smithson, a British scientist, named his nephew as his beneficiary, but stipulated that if the nephew died without heirs … Continue reading →

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Africa’s challenges in articles

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Barbara

Are you interested in learning more about Africa and its challenges? Andersen Library has resources you can use. The  Journal of International Affairs Spring/Summer 2009 issue’s theme is “Africa in the 21st Century” (available in Andersen Library’s 1st-floor Periodicals Collection … Continue reading →

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Universal Borrowing down until Aug. 17

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Barbara

Universal Borrowing (UB), the service that allows UWW students, staff, and faculty to borrow books and videos from other UW campus libraries, will be down during a software upgrade: Stout and Superior: unavailable for UB requests July 13-August 17. All … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 4

Posted on August 4, 2009 by kyle

Txtng: The Gr8 Db8 By David Crystal TK5105.73 .C79 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor It’s those darn kids – you know, the ones with their electronic devices and unlimited text plans and super-fast fingers. They reward skill for speed … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, NBA

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Barbara

I am going to shock my coworkers by blogging about sports! I just like to keep them guessing sometimes. On August 3, 1949, the Basketball Association of America and National Basketball League merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA). … Continue reading →

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