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RU able to unplug?

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Barbara

I recently read an article in my daily newspaper about the International Center for Media and the Public Agenda asking 200 University of Maryland, College Park students to give up cell phones, iPods, TV, radio, computers, and even magazines and … Continue reading →

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Last star talk this spring: May 7

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Barbara

Hear Dr. Paul Rybski, UWW Physics Dept., talk about “When fusion stops, what follows: The long retirement of stars as white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes” on Fri., May 7 @8pm (Upham Hall 140), followed by public viewing at … Continue reading →

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State of Working Wisconsin

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Barbara

In October 2008 I blogged about the 2008 State of Working Wisconsin, a biennial publication of COWS (Center on Wisconsin Strategy). Now there is a 2009 update. The 2008 report said that it was a “stressful time” for workers. Well, … Continue reading →

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Educational TV: Animals & Ecotourism

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Barbara

Since two cats joined my household, I’ve been enjoying a guilty weekend pleasure: sitting with a contented, purring, and often sleeping cat on my lap. Staying put requires preparation–gathering within easy reach a beverage, whatever book(s) I’m reading, crosswords, and … Continue reading →

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Jean Brennan on climate change 4/20

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Barbara

Jean Brennan, Senior Climate Change Scientist at Defenders of Wildlife, will deliver the Distinguished Scholar Lecture “The Climate Change Challenge: Why Traditional Conservation Approaches Can’t Work” on Tues., Apr. 20, 2010, at 7 pm in Young Auditorium. Dr. Brennan authored … Continue reading →

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Ah, birds singing of spring

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Barbara

Isn’t it lovely when the birdies sing of spring in the morning? You should listen! Turn off the cacophony of your phone, radio, TV, etc.! Now sit back, close your eyes, and just….listen. Try to filter out noise like cars. … Continue reading →

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Test & improve financial literacy

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Barbara

How’s your financial IQ? According to the executive summary of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation‘s 2009 report “Financial Capability in the United States,” respondents to a national survey demonstrated a low level of financial literacy. Here are couple of places … Continue reading →

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Earthquakes

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Barbara

Were you awake for the quake on Wednesday morning? Have you been following the news about the ongoing recovery from the January 12th earthquake (and its aftershocks) in Haiti? Are you interested in learning more about earthquakes? Andersen Library has … Continue reading →

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Geography Awareness Week

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Barbara

Geography Awareness Week, November 15-21, 2009, is upon us and has the theme of exploring the world through mapping. How are you celebrating? If nothing else, “test your geography smarts” online with one of these challenges: GeoBee Challenge (new quiz … Continue reading →

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Quasars, Black Holes & Galaxies talk Nov. 20

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Barbara

Dr. Marsha Wolf, UW-Madison Astronomy Dept. research scientist, will talk about “Quasars, Black Holes and Galaxies: Which Came First?” (UWW Physics Dept.’s 4th Fall 2009 Whitewater Observatory Public Lecture) on Fri., Nov. 20, 8pm, 141 Upham Hall. Public viewing at … Continue reading →

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