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New Stuff Tuesday – May 8

Posted on May 8, 2012 by kyle

Fat, Drunk, and Stupid: The Inside Story Behind the Making of Animal House by Matty Simmons PN1997 .A4255 S57 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Sitting at the Reference Desk, I have the pleasure of overhearing some really interesting conversations [some … Continue reading →

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How old are you, biologically?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Barbara

Are your habits aging you prematurely and taking years off your life expectancy? Take the Vitality Compass, a life expectancy quiz which will tell you how long you can expect to live given your current lifestyle. You might not want … Continue reading →

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Book Sale Surprises

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Martha

Come in, look around, select what you want and buy, buy, buy books and multimedia on a wide variety of topics. This month’s sale includes books, CDs, DVDs, and VHS recordings, all at drastically reduced prices. Each item is $.25 or you can get a whole bag of goodies for just $1. Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 1

Posted on May 1, 2012 by kyle

The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards by William Broad RA781.7 .B757 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Take a deep breath. It’s the last week of classes, and that’s when things get a little crazy. Hopefully you’ve been … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 17

Posted on April 17, 2012 by kyle

Colour Hunting: How Colour Influences Why We Buy, Make and Feel by Frame Publishers NK1548 .C65 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor All of this construction going on around here makes it a tad hard to concentrate. I find myself easily … Continue reading →

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Media Arts and Game Development Expo April 16

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Barbara

The Media Arts and Game Development (MAGD) Expo will take place on Mon., Apr. 16, in the University Center. April 16th is also Foursquare Day (4sqDay), a social media holiday, so everyone is encouraged to check in at as many … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 10

Posted on April 10, 2012 by kyle

Ourselves Unborn: A History of the Fetus in Modern America by Sara Dubow RG600 .D83 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor With all the talk by legislatures at the federal and state levels about reproductive rights, coupled with my attendance at … Continue reading →

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Mark Twain’s Racial Relevance

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Barbara

Alan Gribben, a nationally recognized Mark Twain scholar, will talk about “Mark Twain’s Racial Relevance” on Mon., Apr. 9th, at 7pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s the last Contemporary Issues Lecture of 2011/2012, and is co-sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Submit Earth Day photos

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Barbara

UW-W will celebrate Earth Day on Thurs., Apr. 26, with the theme “We are All Connected by Rivers.” As part of the festivities, we (students, faculty, and community members) can submit digital photos for exhibition around campus. Photos can be … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 3

Posted on April 3, 2012 by kyle

The Imperfect Primary: Oddities, Biases, and Strengths of US Presidential Nomination Politics by Barbara Norrander JK522 .N67 2010 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Just in case you haven’t been paying attention to the news or have your phone number on the … Continue reading →

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