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Friday Fun: How’s life?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Barbara

Wonder how life in the the U.S. compares to other countries? Consult the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s OECD Better Life Index, which provides data and comparisons on 11 areas related to quality of life: housing, income, jobs, health, … Continue reading →

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Sociology and Hip Hop: How Musical Genres Impact Social Movements

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Barbara

Dr. Julius Bailey, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Wittenburg University, will talk about “Sociology and Hip Hop: How Musical Genres Impact Social Movements” on Tues., Dec. 3, from 3:45pm-4:45pm in UC259A. It’s part of the African American Heritage Lecture Series. … Continue reading →

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December 2013 Book Sale

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Martha

People were chomping at the bit this morning waiting to get the “good stuff” from this month’s book sale. The books are now out. This month the selection runs to about 75% fiction. Books vary in price this month, unflagged volumes are $1, and flagged ones are $2. Continue reading →

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Plastic: A Toxic Love Story

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Barbara

Susan Freinkel will talk about “Plastic: A Toxic Love Story” at 7pm on Mon, Dec 2 (Young Auditorium). This is the last Fall 2013 Contemporary Issues Lecture. Andersen Library owns a copy of Freinkel’s books, Plastic: A toxic love story … Continue reading →

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Trans & Gender Identities

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Barbara

Mara Keisling, Founding Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, spoke to a crowd of students, staff, and administrators on Thursday morning last week, covering a lot of ground, including the intersection of gender identity and other characteristics … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day Celebration

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kate

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Andersen Library has created a display highlighting the soldiers of the Civil War. The Civil War display was done in coordination with the Roberta Fiskum Art Gallery in the University Center. Another display featuring Library … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — November 12

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Ronna

Writing the Gettysburg Address by Martin P. Johnson E475.55 .J65 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I’m a big fan of Abraham Lincoln. I’ve been to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. I’ve visited the Lincoln Tomb. … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Harry Houdini Scrapbook Collection

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Barbara

Even though the famous escape artist Harry Houdini lived in Wisconsin for many years of his youth, the University of Texas at Austin’s Harry Ransom Center houses his papers, including a scrapbook collection related to the history of magic. Some … Continue reading →

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November Book Sale

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Martha

This month the deals are divine! Not only are small books and maps on sale for ten cents, but there are freebies too. As usual, there are also $1 books. Continue reading →

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World War II Survivor, Kristallnacht

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Barbara

Joseph Koek, survivor of World War II, will share his experiences on Thurs., Nov. 7th, at 5:30pm in Heide 100. At this time attendees will also join the Jewish Student Organization in commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht (Night of … Continue reading →

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