Monthly Archives: September 2009

Top Journals in Biology & Medicine

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Barbara

The Special Libraries Association‘s BioMedical & Life Sciences Division conducted a poll to identify the 100 most influential journals of biology & medicine over the last 100 years.” The poll was conducted by selection panels for three areas: clinical medicine … Continue reading →

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Peace Corps anniversary

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Barbara

In September 1961, Congress passed Public Law 87-293 authorizing the Peace Corps. It was signed into law by then-president John F. Kennedy on September 22nd, although prior to this Congressional authorization he had established the Corps by Executive Order 10924 … Continue reading →

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New Journal Holdings List

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Barbara

If you want to know if you have access to articles in particular journals, magazines, or newspapers, consult the Journal Holdings List. To look up a title, hover on “Find” on the gray horizontal bar on the Library home page … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 15

Posted on September 15, 2009 by kyle

Surrender: Appeasing Islam, Sacrificing Freedom By Bruce Bawer BP171 .B35 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor With the eight-year anniversary of the 11 September terrorist attacks just the other day, this book naturally jumped out at me when browsing the … Continue reading →

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“It’s the Economy, $tupid…” series

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Barbara

The Fall 2009 Fairhaven Lecture Series will look at various aspects of the global, U.S., and local economies through the eyes of economists, historians and political scientists. All of these free and informative lectures are on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Barbara

Sept. 11 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance, as authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act (Public Law 111-13). I remember the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 very well. I was working at the Reference Desk … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 8

Posted on September 8, 2009 by kyle

Crunch: Why Do I Feel So Squeezed? (And Other Unsolved Economic Mysteries) By Jared Bernstein HC106.83 .B472 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor We going to do a complete one-eighty here from last week (it was all about shopping, shopping, … Continue reading →

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Library & Cafe Open with changes

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Barbara

Harold Andersen Library (HAL) is open for fall semester hours now. The Food for Thought Cafe is open M-Th 9:30am-2pm & 4:30pm-6:30pm, and F 9:30am-2pm. Staff & students should notice quite a few changes, including: 2nd floor (entrance level): a … Continue reading →

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Author Jerry Apps – Sept. 9

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Barbara

Jerry Apps will give a talk at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St.), on Wed., Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. Apps, a former UW-Madison professor, is the author of many books. UWW’s … Continue reading →

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Labor Day weekend Library hours

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed over the Labor Day weekend, Sat-Mon, Sept. 5-7. We’ll be open for regular fall semester hours starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 a.m. Enjoy the holiday, everyone, and rest up for the work ahead. But … Continue reading →

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