Monthly Archives: December 2009

Deck the Library Trees

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Barbara

There are two special trees in the Library (near the Circulation Desk, Food for Thought Cafe, & entrance/exit doors): The Library Wishing Tree Are there videos, video games, CDs, books, graphic novels, etc., that you wish the Library would consider … Continue reading →

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What’s your temperament?

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Barbara

Ah, tests abound, don’t they? IQ tests, communication style tests, personality tests, and of course all those tests in your classes! Well, here is a “free” personality/temperament test you can take for Friday fun: The Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II Answer a … Continue reading →

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The future of being human

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Barbara

What’s to become of us? Read “Future Humans: Four Ways We May, or May Not, Evolve” by James Owens (National Geographic News, November 24, 2009). The four possibilities it briefly explores: Humans are done evolving Humans are still evolving Transhumanism … Continue reading →

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Collective Bargaining Resources

Posted on December 2, 2009 by westonk

Some Sources of Information on Collective Bargaining in Higher Education  Since the new state budget allows UWS faculty and academic staff to collectively bargain for the first time, should they choose, it is important to inform ourselves about collective bargaining. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 1

Posted on December 1, 2009 by kyle

American Fantastic Tales: Terror and the Uncanny by Peter Straub volume 1 – PS648 .F3 A57 2009 volume 2 – PS648 .F3 A572 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor We’re now entering the last month of 2009 and winter seems … Continue reading →

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