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Tag Archives: books
Civic Impact of Youth Voluntarism
Dr. Doug McAdam, Professor of Sociology and Director of Urban Studies at Stanford University, will talk about Civic Impact of Youth Voluntarism: The Curious Contrast between Freedom Summer and Teach for America at the Irvin L. Young Auditorium on Monday, … Continue reading
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Tagged activism, articles, authors, books, civic engagement, lectures, voluntarism
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Wellfest 2013 (Sun Mar 10)
Wellness 2013 will take place in Whitewater’s High School from noon-3pm on Sunday, March 10. It’s free and sponsored by Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), UW-Whitewater, and other entities. Check it out for free food, fitness classes, healthy cooking demos, … Continue reading
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The book sale for the month of March contains a lot of psychology books. If that isn’t your thing, don’t fret. We have books in many other fields as well. Continue reading
New Stuff Tuesday – February 26
Run, Swim, Throw, Cheat: The Science Behind Drugs in Sport by Chris Cooper RC1230 .C59 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor There’s nothing like a good scandal to make the world go round. The sports world is not without its slip-ups, … Continue reading
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Tagged biochemistry, books, ethics, new stuff, science, sports
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International Education Week / Global Café
It’s International Education Week! There are events planned all week, including the next Global Café at Andersen Library on Thurs., Feb. 28, from 5-6 p.m. (2nd floor big-screen TV area straight ahead from the entrance and Circulation Desk). Andersen Library … Continue reading
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Tagged books, countries, customs, databases, food, global awareness, global educaton, intercultural communication, international education week, international study, lectures, multicultural interaction, national characteristics, nations, study abroad, travel/study
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New Stuff Tuesday – February 19
Custom Nation: Why Customization Is the Future of Business And How to Profit from It by Anthony Flynn & Emily Flynn Vencat HF5415.127 .F59 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Technology has opened the floodgates of possibility when it comes to … Continue reading
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Tagged books, business, customization, marketing, new stuff
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Terrariums
Looking for something to do to break up all the studying? Would you like something green growing in your room (and no, I’m not talking about mold!)? Patty Bailey will give a hands-on workshop on “Fun With Terrariums and Miniature … Continue reading
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Tagged articles, books, container gardens, educational activities, environmental education, fun stuff, government info, miniature gardens, plants, terrariums, web sites, workshops
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Global Café Feb. 13
The Global Café series continues during Spring 2013! Join us on Wed., Feb. 13th, from 5-6pm, when the discussion will focus on Ecuador, Thailand, and the Dominican Republic (location: 2nd-floor big screen tv, near the Food for Thought café). In … Continue reading
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Tagged books, center for global education, customs, discussions, Dominican Republic, ecuador, etiquette, global cafe, library events, national characteristics, study abroad, Thailand, travel study, videos
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New Stuff Tuesday – February 12
Paul Rand: Modernist Design by Franc Nunoo-Quarcoo NC999.4.R36 N86 2003 New Arrivals, 2nd Floor Can’t wait for the return of television’s Mad Men and its portrayal of 60’s advertising and design on April 7th? Brush up on everything Modernism and learn … Continue reading
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Darwin Day talk Feb 12
Benjamin C. Campbell, UW-Milwaukee Anthropology Dept., will provide the keynote address at UWW’s observance of the annual Darwin Day on Tues., Feb. 12, from 6:30-8pm in Hyland Hall’s Timmerman Auditorium. This year’s focus is on “Darwin’s Unfinished Revolution,” the human … Continue reading
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