Tag Archives: fun stuff

Bizarre history of Wisconsin

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Barbara

Chad Lewis will talk about the “Bizarre History of Wisconsin: Strange Stories from Our Past” on Tuesday, January 19th, at 6 p.m. via Zoom (online). This free event is sponsored by Whitewater’s public library, the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. … Continue reading →

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Spiritualism and the Morris Pratt Institute

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Barbara

Many current and former students at UW-Whitewater have been curious about some of the legends of Whitewater related to witches, and these tales have often been associated with the spiritualism institute that existed in Whitewater from about 1889-1939. Carol Cartwright … Continue reading →

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Bats! Wildlife in Need Center program on Oct. 28

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Barbara

Erin Toohey, Wildlife in Need Center (WINC)’s Education Coordinator, will present this program on Bats of Wisconsin on Wed., Oct. 28th, at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Learn about WINC, Wisconsin’s bats species, why they’re important, and how you can help … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad – virtual fair, library resources

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Barbara

The virtual UW-Whitewater Global Experiences Fair will be available to Warhawks all day on Thurs., Oct. 1, through Canvas. Andersen Library has resources, if you’d like to learn more. For country information, including customs, climate, politics, government, and more, try … Continue reading →

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Explore.org – live nature cams

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Barbara

Looking for something a bit different? Try a little armchair nature appreciation via Explore.org‘s streaming nature cams! There’s quite a variety from which to choose, including farm sanctuaries (sheep barn!), ocean/underwater views, cats, dogs, bird cams, and even a “zen … Continue reading →

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Would you like to learn more about your dog or cat?

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Barbara

Would you like to learn more about your dog or cat? The Humane Society of Jefferson County may be offering an educational session for you! Events are listed online at https://hsjc-wis.com/events/. Be sure to pay attention to whether registration in … Continue reading →

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Enjoy guitar?

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Barbara

If you enjoy guitar, attend “Gladius: A Night of Spanish Guitar Music” on Wed., July 17, from 7-8pm at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W Center St, Whitewater). Space is limited, so plan to … Continue reading →

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Celebrate July 4! Library hours, local events

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Barbara

It’s almost July 4th! How will you celebrate? Andersen Library will close at 4:30pm on Wed., July 3rd, and the Library is closed on Thurs., July 4th. Then it’s back to normal summer session hours as of 7:30 a.m. on … Continue reading →

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Pet Video Fest!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Barbara

The local public library, Irvin L Young Memorial Public Library at 431 W Center St, Whitewater, is hosting a Pet Video Fest at 4:30pm on Mon, Apr 29th. Anyone wishing to contribute a video or image of their own pet … Continue reading →

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Celebrate faculty and staff scholarship & creative achievements

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Barbara

The 31st annual exhibition of scholarly & creative works by UWW faculty & staff will celebrate accomplishments of the past year across a range of disciplines. A sampling of the articles, artwork, gallery exhibitions, books, book reviews, and conference presentations … Continue reading →

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