Tag Archives: history

Pottery

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Barbara

Looking for something to do on Sunday that is not required for a class? Something that might speak to your creative side, perhaps? Come to a pottery demonstration by UWW Art and Design professor and sculptural artist Jarod Janovec in … Continue reading →

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Religious origins of effigy mounds

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Barbara

Michael P. Gueno, UWW Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, will talk about the religious origins of effigy mounds. What was the religious identity of the cultures and peoples who first settled in the Whitewater area? How does the … Continue reading →

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Aug 26: Women’s Equality Day!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Barbara

August 26th is Women’s Equality Day! Although celebrated since 1971, it was actually 95 years ago on this day in 1920 that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteed women the right to vote. The women’s … Continue reading →

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Friday fun: Historical newsreels on YouTube

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Barbara

Digitized historical newsreels from the Associated Press and British Movietone have been made available on YouTube. The films go back as far as 1895, and cover almost everything you can think of…live footage of significant historical events such as the … Continue reading →

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Confederate flag controversy

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Barbara

Would you like to learn more about the controversy over the flag of the Confederacy? Andersen Library can help! Search Research@UWW to find books such as Colors and blood: Flag passions of the Confederate South, Confederate Symbols in the Contemporary … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 16, 2015

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Diana

The Disney Middle Ages: A Fairy-Tale and Fantasy Past edited by Tison Pugh and Susan Aronstein PN1999.W27 D575 2012 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor If you have ever relaxed with a Disney movie or visited one of the theme parks, … Continue reading →

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May 29: Wisconsin enters the Union

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Barbara

Celebrate May 29th! On this day in 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state. Did you know that the people voted against statehood four times? And then it took a while to agree on a constitution. Read more about “The State … Continue reading →

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Exam Inspiration: Pomp and Circumstance

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Barbara

Whether you graduate this semester or not, graduation is the goal, right? Well, OK, that and getting a job, of course. Inspire yourself by listening to Pomp and Circumstance! [youtube]https://youtu.be/Kw-_Ew5bVxs[/youtube] Why is this piece used at so many graduation ceremonies … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: WTMJ-TV News Search

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Barbara

The UW-Milwaukee Libraries’ Archives, with support from WTMJ-TV and the Wisconsin Historical Society, recently launched WTMJ-TV News Search, “a catalog of nearly 50,000 news stories broadcast from 1950 to 1980 by WTMJ-TV, an NBC-affiliated station located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stories … Continue reading →

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César Chávez and the Chicano Movement

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Barbara

Juan José López will talk about “César Chávez and the Chicano Movement” on Tues., Mar. 31, from 3:30-4:30pm in UC275A. This talk is part of the Latino Heritage Lecture Series. López is Director of Program Management & Special Populations in … Continue reading →

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