Jonathan Kozol at UWM

Nationally known education author Jonathan Kozol will speak at the UWM Union Wisconsin Room on Monday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. The event, "An Evening with Jonathan Kozol,: Public Education, Poverty, Race and Segregation," is co-sponsored by the School of Education.

Advance tickets are available in the UWM bookstore and advance tickets are free to students. Advance ticket cost is $8 for faculty/staff and $10 for the public. Tickets can also be ordered by phone at 414-229-4201. Tickets at the door will be $8/students; $10/faculty and staff and $12/public.

Kozol is an internationally known author and spokesman on issues related to educational reform, urban education and social justice. He has research3ed, written and devoted four decades to issues of education advocacy and social equality. His books include Death at an Early Age and the Shame of a Nation.

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Important Issue for Teachers, Librarians, and Students

February 16, 2009 NY Times
The Future of Reading



In Web Age, Library Job Gets Update

Please visit the February 16th NY Times and read this article. What this librarian is doing really isn't all that new - librarians have always taught information literacy and technology; but the article points out many important issues that affect EVERYONE in school, not just librarians. More than ever school librarians perform a critical role, yet librarians and libraries are often a top pick for budget cuts or elimination. Whether you plan to teach, become a media specialist, or have children in school this issue affects you. The article is not long and can be viewed at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/books/16libr.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&hp

Free workshops

The following workshop may be of interest to you! For a complete listing of Feb. workshops/tours offered by the UWM Libraries visit: http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/ris/instruction/workshops.html

Getting Started with RefWorks

RefWorks is a web-based research tool that helps you manage citations, create bibliographies, and import references from research databases. Formatting styles include APA, Chicago and MLA. The workshop will cover registering for an account (no-cost for UWM students, staff and instructors), saving citations into a personal RefWorks Account, organizing references and formatting bibliographies. Meet in E159

Tuesday February 17 4:00 PM—5:00 PM
Friday February 27 2:00 PM—3:00 PM

Poster Service for Student Projects / Feb birthdays

A great service for student projects is offered by UITS. Large format color printing is available to students for projects which are course or research related AT NO COST through Visual Design Services. EdTech funds were made available to support this service through the educational technology fee paid by each student. Printouts are limited to one printout per student per project, and must be approved by a student's class instuctor or research advisor. For more information and requirements visit: https://www4.uwm.edu/uits//services/media/large_format_printing/edtech.cfm/


This month are two special birthdays that lend themselves to curriculum ideas:

Charles Darwin, who became famous for his book "On the Origin of Species" was born on February 12, 1809.

The bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln occurs on February 12 as well.