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Janesville – An American Story

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Barbara

Amy Goldstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, will talk about her first book “Janesville – An American Story” on Mon., Oct. 22, at 7pm in the Irvin L Young Auditorium. It’s part of the Contemporary Issues Lecture Series. Andersen Library has a … Continue reading →

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Employment Discrimination and Asian American Communities

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Barbara

Maria Flores, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), will speak about “Civil Rights Focus: Employment Discrimination Issues Faced by Asian American Communities” on Thurs., Feb. 23, from 3:30pm-4:30pm in UC 275A. It’s part of the Southeast Asian Heritage Lecture Series! … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 31, 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by James Castrillo

Sleeping Giant: How the New Working Class Will Transform America by Tamara Draut HD8072.5 .D73 2016 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Tamara Draut’s latest work outlines the evolution of working class Americans over the past 50 years. While the core of … 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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New Stuff Tuesday – May 12

Posted on May 12, 2009 by kyle

The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker By Steven Greenhouse HD8072.5 .G74 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor When it comes to today’s news, it seems like everyone is living and breathing the economy. Conservations center around downsizing … Continue reading →

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State of Working Wisconsin

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Barbara

“This is a stressful time for workers.” So begins the 2008 State of Working Wisconsin, a report produced biennially by COWS (Center on Wisconsin Strategy), a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank interested in improving economic performance and living standards in Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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