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Spiritualism and the Morris Pratt Institute

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Barbara

Many current and former students at UW-Whitewater have been curious about some of the legends of Whitewater related to witches, and these tales have often been associated with the spiritualism institute that existed in Whitewater from about 1889-1939. Carol Cartwright … Continue reading →

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Summer fun: June events @ Irvin L Young Memorial Library

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Barbara

The Irvin L Young Memorial Library, Whitewater’s public library (431 W Center St), is providing some fun and free summer events! No registration required. Mark your calendars: Thurs., June 7, 6-7:30pm: State of Craft Beer – Matt Janzen, author of … Continue reading →

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Barbara

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is intended to “raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it.” It’s up to all of us to promote a safe campus community! You can read … Continue reading →

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Effigy Mounds – Tour and Learn

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Barbara

The Whitewater Landmarks Commission will provide a guided, family-friendly and moonlit walking tour of the Effigy Mounds Preserve (288 S. Indian Mound Parkway, Whitewater) on Fri., Sept. 16, from 7-8 p.m. Learn about the history of the site and its … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Barbara

Happy holidays, everyone! Andersen Library is closed Thursday-Sunday, December 24-27. Online resources like ebooks and article databases, and the Ask a Librarian chat service, remain available if you need them (see the Break & Winterim Libary Hours blog post for … Continue reading →

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Help a Woman, Help the Planet

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Barbara

Annie Griffiths will talk about “Help a Woman, Help the Planet” on Mon., Nov. 30, 2015, at 7pm in the Young Auditorium. It’s the last Fall 2015 Contemporary Issues lecture! Annie Griffiths, one of the first women photographers to work … 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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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: Yodeling!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Barbara

Friday fun: Yodeling with Annette Funicello from Adventure in Dairyland, which was filmed in Wisconsin and aired on television as part of The Mickey Mouse Club show! Thank you, Becky, for bringing this to my attention. [youtube]http://youtu.be/kApDKLzt0QA[/youtube] Believe it or … Continue reading →

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It’s On Us…

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Barbara

It’s on us to make sure UW-Whitewater is a community in which everyone is safe and supported. Watch the video, share it with your friends, and let’s work together to eliminate sexual assault from our campus. [youtube]http://youtu.be/WfoIn_AkWVU[/youtube] Andersen Library can … Continue reading →

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