Tag Archives: films

PBS Video Collection: Fourth Edition (New Stuff Tuesday)

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Carol

Pickings were slim at New Arrivals, so it seemed like a good opportunity to share a new online resource. PBS films are often useful teaching tools – plus, they’re entertaining. The UW System used year-end funds to purchase this collection. … Continue reading →

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Alice’s Ordinary People/Screening & Discussion

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Barbara

There will be a screening of Alice’s Ordinary People on Thurs, May 16, from 6–8pm at Whitewater’s public library, the Irvin L Young Memorial Library (431 W Center St, Whitewater). The filmmaker, Craig Dudnick, will provide an introduction and lead … Continue reading →

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A World at War: Taking a Closer Look at WWII

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Barbara

The Spring 2019 Fairhaven Lecture Series will focus on “A World at War: Taking a Closer Look at WWII.” All lectures are free and take place on Mondays at 3pm in Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services (435 West Starin … Continue reading →

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Earth Week 2017

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Barbara

UW-Whitewater will observe Earth Week (April 17-22) with a variety of events. Please visit the Earth Week web page for more information, or for contact information if events require registration. Mon., Apr. 17 Campus Garden Preview and Greenhouse Tour (noon-1pm, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – January 31, 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Martha

Pride Denied: Homonationalism & the Future of Queer Politics by Kami Chisholm HQ76.5 .P75 2016 New Arrivals, 2nd floor This documentary by veteran Canadian filmmaker Kami Chisholm describes the grassroots origins of LGBTQ pride and details how corporate sponsors turned … Continue reading →

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Film Screening – “Deepsouth” Nov. 30

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Barbara

There will be a screening of the film “Deepsouth” on Wed., Nov. 30, at noon (running time about 72 minutes) in the University Center’s Warhawk Connection Center. You can read a brief synopsis of the film online at its web … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Star Wars

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Barbara

Happy anniversary, Star Wars (May 25th)! Did you know, that on May 25th in 1977 the original Star Wars movie was released? It was an enormous Memorial Day weekend box office hit. You can celebrate by watching it again! Andersen … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 12, 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Martha

Movies in the Age of Obama: The Era of Post-racial and Neo-racist Cinema. Each of this book’s eighteen essays is written by a different author who has a unique bent on the over-arching themes of race and otherness in the movies Continue reading →

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Deck the Wishing Tree! Fa la la…

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Barbara

Are there books, graphic novels, audio books, videos, video games, CDs, etc., that you wish Andersen Library would consider acquiring? Let us know by hanging your wish(es) on the tree! The tree is located near the Circulation Desk and the … Continue reading →

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Campus Diversity Forum, Nov. 2-5, 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Diana

Hosted by the College of Letters and Sciences, the Campus Diversity Forum is an annual event that highlights the importance of diversity on campus and around the world. The theme this year is Diversity, Justice, and the Environment. The forum should “foster … Continue reading →

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