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Come meet the author! Wed. 4/20

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ronna

Ever wondered what it takes to go from a rough draft to a published book? Here’s your chance to find out! On Wednesday, April 20, Professor Ann Wertz Garvin will give guests a sampling of her book, On Maggie’s Watch, … Continue reading →

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Apollo 13 anniversary Apr 17

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Barbara

April 17, 1970 was the day Apollo 13 landed in the Pacific Ocean. It’s a happy ending to remember, because it reminds us of the importance of problem-solving skills and critical thinking, abilities UWW students need and employers want. It … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 12

Posted on April 12, 2011 by kyle

What I Didn’t Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World by Jay Barney & Trish Gorman Clifford HD30.28 .B36835 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor The purpose of going to school and getting an education is … Continue reading →

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Meet the Author! Wed. 4/20

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Ronna

Ever wondered what it takes to go from a rough draft to a published book? Here’s your chance to find out! On Wednesday, April 20, Professor Ann Wertz Garvin will give guests a sampling of her book, On Maggie’s Watch, … Continue reading →

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Did you miss McKibben’s talk on 350??

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Barbara

Bill McKibben, American environmentalist and writer who founded 350.org, spoke about 350: The Most Important Number in the World on Tues., Apr. 5, at the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It was the last Spring 2011 Contemporary Issues Lecture sponsored by … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 5

Posted on April 5, 2011 by kyle

Social Commitments in a Depersonalized World by Edward Lawler, Shane Thye & Jeongkoo Yoon HM1106 .L39 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor The electronic age has revolutionized the way in which we communicate with everyone around us, from friends and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 22

Posted on March 22, 2011 by kyle

A Short History of Wisconsin by Erika Janik F581 .J36 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor The state of Wisconsin continues to have quite a situation of its hands. Since it’s the week of Spring Break, might I suggest this … Continue reading →

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Global Café W Mar 16: Paris, Japan, Belize

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s monthly Global Café series on Wed., Mar. 16th, from 5-6pm will focus on Paris, Japan, and Belize (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area , near the Food for Thought café). Check it out! Andersen Library … Continue reading →

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Andrew Bacevich @UWW Mar 14

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Barbara

Andrew Bacevich, professor of international relations and history at Boston University, will talk about The limits of power: The end of American exceptionalism on Mon., Mar. 14, at 7pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s the second Spring 2011 … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 8

Posted on March 8, 2011 by kyle

The Music Instinct: How Music Works and Why We Can’t Do Without It by Philip Ball ML3800 .B2085 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor I often get asked why I always have my door closed by people that stop by … Continue reading →

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