So today, the Wisconsin Historical Society got a visit from some history rock stars.  A few members of the Little Rock Nine received an award at Marquette University recently, and the Wisconsin Historical Society displayed key items from the archives that pertain to the Civil Rights Era. They lent some documents to Marquette for this event. Well, ( Read more... )

University of Wisconsin has closed for the first time in 20 years ( Read more... )

Day 18 → Whatever tickles your fancy ( Read more... )

So this morning I met my friend Anna at a local bar to watch the Wisconsin football game. Upon arrival, I passed by a group of undergrad boys who were stumbling out of the bar on their way to the game. This was 10am, and already they were blasted. So I pass them on my way into the bar, when one of them stops to look me and asks "want some popcorn ( Read more... )

Look how cute they are!!!
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14695224

Or how about this little guy...
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14723605

Can you tell I kind of want a dog?

I signed up for the library book cart drill team. If you have no idea what it is, just click on the link for youtube.

Wisconsin Book Cart Drill Team

I probably shouldn't read my Archives class reading assignments before bed for two reasons ( Read more... )

HEY! So can someone remind me why I'm moving? Cause I am having a lot of fun my last 10 days out in DC, and want a reminder of why THE FUCK I'm moving.

I know, I know. Free grad school. But I'm moving from some amazing friends (and recently, some really good dating situations).

Soooo.... why am I moving?

I just met Carole King. CAROLE KING! I'm in love with her! And who knew that she'd show up at the museum tonight for a fundraiser? Carole fucking King! She was so nice, too. Apparently, she's best friends with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and was in town visiting her. She shook my hand as I greeted her at the door, and even indulged me in ( Read more... )

OMFG I'm a finalist for a FULLY-PAID assistantship with UW-Madison!!!! After a grueling phone interview, I've been invited to the final round. The details are being hammered out, but OMFG I'm a finalist!!!!!!!!!! I am thrilled right not. I'm completely awake right now, too. I have to be at the museum at 7:30am tomorrow, but OMFG I'm a finalist ( Read more... )