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Anniversary of partitioning Palestine

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Barbara

On November 29, 1947, the United Nations voted to partition Palestine, creating an independent Jewish state. Both Jews and Arabs had claimed the area, and Jews from all over the world had been immigrating to the area in significant numbers … Continue reading →

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How old is the Milky Way and how do we know it? Nov. 30

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Barbara

A talk called “How old is the Milky Way and how do we know it?” will be presented by Dr. Robert Benjamin, associate professor of physics, on Fri., Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. in Upham 140. It’s the penultimate entry … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 27

Posted on November 27, 2012 by kyle

Getting to Graduation: The Completion Agenda in Higher Education edited by Andrew Kelly & Mark Schneider LA227.4 .G49 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor For the past several years, including the latest round of budget talks, there has been plenty of … Continue reading →

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Book Sale Extravaganza

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Martha

For December, starting on Cyber Monday actually, all book sale books will be sold for $.25 each or $1 per bag. Continue reading →

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Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 26-30

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Barbara

Student Wisconsin Education Association (StWEA) will again be hosting a Scholastic Book Sale within the Andersen Library. The sale will be held daily: 9am – 5pm Monday, Nov.26 – Thursday, Nov.29 9am – 3pm on Friday, Nov. 30 Books make … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 20

Posted on November 20, 2012 by kyle

Generation Extra Large: Rescuing Our Children from the Epidemic of Obesity by Lisa Tartamella, Elaine Herscher, & Chris Woolston RJ399 .C6 T37 2004 New Arrivals, 2nd floor This is the week that everyone in my family anticipates throughout the year. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 13

Posted on November 14, 2012 by kyle

Remixthebook: by Mark Amerika PS3551 .M37 R46 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I don’t watch much television, but I will admit here that I do watch one show religiously: Glee. That’s right – I’m a total Gleek, and I’m not … Continue reading →

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Media and its Impact on Changing Hearts and Minds (Nov. 12)

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Barbara

Joan Garry will talk about “Media and its Impact on Changing Hearts and Minds” at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 12, in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s the next Fall 2012 Contemporary Issues Lecture. “Joan M. Garry, former Executive … Continue reading →

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Honoring Joni Mitchell

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Barbara

On November 7, 1943, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was born. I love her music, both when she sings it and when others record it, e.g., Counting Crows recorded Big Yellow Taxi and Judy Collins recorded Both Sides Now. If you saw … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 6

Posted on November 6, 2012 by kyle

Social Media is Bullshit: by BJ Mendelson HM742 .M4596 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I found myself watching TV this weekend, a rare occurrence for someone that doesn’t have cable. Since it was late, Saturday Night Live was on, and … Continue reading →

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