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It's what I do : a photographer's life of love and war By Lynsey Addario Call Number:  TR140.A265 A3 2015 New York Times review of It's What I Do   Publisher's Description:   War photographer Lynsey Addario’s memoir It’s What I Do is the story of how the relentless pursuit of truth, in virtually every major theater of war in the twenty-first century, has shaped her life. What she does, with clarity, beauty, and candor, is to document, often in their most extreme moments, the complex lives of others. It’s her work, but it’s much more than that: it’s her singular calling. Lynsey Addario was just finding her way as a young photographer when September 11 changed the world. One of the few photojournalists with experience in Afghanistan, she gets the call to return and cover the American invasion. She makes a decision she would often find herself making—not to stay home, not to lead a quiet or predictable life, but to set out across the world, face the...

At 1 p.m Friday, May 15, join us in the library for a special presentation of the papers of former Congressman Obey.   Raising hell for justice : the Washington battles of a heartland progressive By David R. Obey Call Number:   E 840.8 O225 A3 2007 Publisher's Description:   David Obey in his nearly forty years in the U.S. House of Representatives worked to bring economic and social justice to America's working families. In 2007 he assumed the chair of the Appropriations Committee and is positioned to pursue his priority concerns for affordable health care, education, environmental protection, and a foreign policy consistent with American democratic ideals. Here, in his autobiography, Obey looks back on his journey in politics beginning with his early years in the Wisconsin Legislature, when Wisconsin moved through eras of shifting balance be...

Former Congressman David Obey’s extensive papers will be available to the public at the UW-Stevens Point University Library in the Archives and Area Research Center. The public is invited to a presentation at 1 p.m. Friday, May 15 , on the sixth floor of the Library. View photos, news clippings and historical documents of former congressman’s public service. Obey will be present.  Speakers include Chancellor Bernie Patterson, Eric Giordano from Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service; Matt Blessing from the Wisconsin Historical Society; and several UW-Stevens Point representatives whose programs were launched with Obey’s support.  Following the presentation, a portion of the collection will be available for viewing in the University Archives on the fifth floor of the University Library. Obey donated the collection to the Wisconsin Historical Society. The papers were returned to the 7th District through a cooperative ef...

What have the Library interns been up to this semester? We are excited to feature our LRES 380 interns this week! Today we feature  Christina Luna: Name: Christina Marie Luna Hometown: Siren, WI Major : American Studies What was your practicum like? My practicum was fun and super interesting. What is your interest in librarianship? My interest in librarianship stems from my passion for knowledge and information. I really enjoyed reference desk because I was able to help others access scholarly information. The library is a wealth of knowledge and knowledge is power. What are your plans for next semester? My plans for next semester are to study abroad in Szeged, Hungary. Which talent would you most like to have? I would love to have the ability to ballet dance. What is your current state of mind? My current state of mind is STRESSED from finals. What is your favorite cuisine? My favorite cuisine is pizza, of course. Where is the last place you traveled? ...

Need help with your last paper or final exam?  The Library and Tutoring Learning Center will be here on Monday, May 11 from 7:00 pm - midnight to help you! We will also have free coffee, cookies, and survey prizes! MON MAY 11 - Library Lobby & IMC (3rd flr) 7 - 11 PM FREE COFFEE & COOKIES! Good luck with studying from all of us at the Learning Resource Center!