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Ocean monitoring

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Barbara

Last week I blogged about the International Year of the Earth and noted that one of the Year’s themes is oceans. Well, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned about our oceans and how they are faring, including their … Continue reading →

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JA Konrath @UWW Tues, 10/14

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Barbara

Joseph Andrew Konrath, author of the Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels mystery series, will discuss writing, publishing, and his controversial marketing techniques on Tues., Oct. 14th, at 4:30 pm in the University Library’s 3rd-floor “Blue” lounge. Refreshments will be available. Konrath maintains … Continue reading →

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International Year of Planet Earth

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Barbara

International Year of Planet Earth, jointly initiated by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), has political support from 191 countries and partnerships with many organizations. The “year” runs January 2007 … Continue reading →

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National Latino Heritage Month

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Barbara

Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is National Latino Heritage Month. Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua). Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on Sept. 16th and 18th, respectively. … Continue reading →

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Science.gov expands

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Barbara

Science.gov version 5.0 was launched Sept. 15th, providing access to collections of reliable science and technology information from 17 organizations within 13 federal government science agencies. In all, researchers are provided access to over 200 million pages of scientific information. … Continue reading →

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View documentaries on the web

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Barbara

SnagFilms offers free viewing of documentaries. You can look for specific titles or browse by topics. There’s everything under the sun here, from A Pug’s Life to Super Size Me (you might remember that one, where the guy eats a … Continue reading →

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International Year of the Potato

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Barbara

Did you know that 2008 is the International Year of the Potato? Yup, thank the United Nations and eat a spud today. Why?! The International Year of the Potato (IYP) “will raise awareness of the importance of the potato – … Continue reading →

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Tornado season…be prepared

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Barbara

It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading →

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Stay in touch with Whitewater

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Barbara

Congratulations to all UWW graduating students! …and so long for now to all the students who are not going to be on campus again until fall. Want to keep up with the goings-on in the City of Whitewater this summer? … Continue reading →

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Economic Stimulus Payments

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barbara

When are you getting your economic stimulus payment? The IRS has published information about when and how you’ll get your payment. You’re eligible for the payment if you have a valid Social Security Number, can’t be claimed as a dependent … Continue reading →

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