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10 years later: September 11

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ronna

If you’re old enough to remember when September 11 was just another day on the calendar, then you probably remember where you were on September 11, 2001. I was in graduate school at UW-Madison. I learned the towers had been … Continue reading →

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Civil War Songs & Letters @ Cultural Arts Center 9/8

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Barbara

Traditional folk artist Judy Cook will present “One Man’s Civil War”  at the Whitewater Art Alliance’s  Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St.) on Thurs., Sept. 8th, at 7pm. She will be reading from letters written by her ancestors to … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 16

Posted on August 16, 2011 by kyle

The Portuguese: A Modern History by Barry Hatton DP538 .H37 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor I just found out yesterday that a good friend from my study abroad program is getting married over Labor Day weekend in Santa Fe, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 10

Posted on May 10, 2011 by kyle

The Company Town: The Industrial Edens and Satanic Mills that Shaped the American Economy by Hardy Green HT123 .G723 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor When you think of Cupertino, CA, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? What … Continue reading →

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Days of Remembrance, May 1-8

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Ronna

The national Days of Remembrance, which commemorate the Holocaust, are May 1-8, 2011. The theme for this year’s observance is Justice and Accountability in the Face of Genocide: What Have We Learned? To honor the Days of Remembrance, the Andersen … Continue reading →

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First shots fired: April 12, 1861

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Ronna

Quick! What happened 150 years ago today? At 4:30 a.m., to be precise? If you’ve looked at the display in the Andersen Library lobby, or if you know your history, you answered: the first shots of the American Civil War … 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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New Stuff Tuesday – February 15

Posted on February 15, 2011 by kyle

Made in America: A Social History of American Culture & Character by Claude Fischer E169.1 .F538 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Fischer, a sociology professor at UC-Berkeley, takes a look back throughout the history of our country to figure … Continue reading →

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50 years ago – JFK’s Inauguration

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Susan

It was 50 years ago today that John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States and said these famous words during his inaugural address: “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country will do for … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 14

Posted on December 14, 2010 by kyle

Sugar: A Bittersweet History by Elizabeth Abbott TX560 .S9 A23 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor As everyone is gearing up for finals, we have our go-tos when it comes to getting the most out of our time and productivity. … Continue reading →

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