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New Stuff Tuesday — May 30, 2017

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Diana

The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell Tales of a 6’4″, African-American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama’s Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian By W. Kamau Bell PN2287.B414 A3 2017 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor W. Kamau … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Jokes, Humor, Comedy

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Barbara

Feeling a bit stressed? Maybe a little laughter could take the edge off! According to the documentary Laughology (2nd-floor DVDs, Academic, BF575.L3 L28 2010), laughing is a great way to reduce stress. And it’s good for your heart (see “Laughter … Continue reading →

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Remembering Robin Williams

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Barbara

Robin Williams, an extraordinary comedian as well as an award-winning dramatic actor, may have left us, but we can honor his memory and appreciate his work by watching some of his movies. Andersen Library has several in the 2nd-floor Browsing … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: The Lives and Deaths of Academic Library Staplers

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Barbara

Thank you to Diana for sharing this! As some of you know, the Reference Desk staff is a bit protective of our staplers. There are good although undocumented reasons (the fates of the staplers that are no longer with us). … Continue reading →

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Monty Python & Spamalot

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Barbara

Monty Python‘s Tony award-winning Spamalot will be performed on Mon., Nov. 15, 2010 @ 7:30pm at UWW’s Young Auditorium. Can’t afford the ticket? Can’t attend due to conflicts? Or want to see more of Monty Python’s work? Well, you’re in … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Barbara

Charlie Chaplin was born in London on April 16, 1889. “Who’s that?” you ask? Chaplin was an actor and director, especially famous for his Tramp character. He started in silent movies, and his first “sound” movie, City Lights, used only … Continue reading →

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