Donation
The library has recently received a $100,000
donation from Carol A. Brown (College of Nursing, 1968), "In Loving Memory
of Myrtle S. Hairfield", her mother.
These funds have been deposited into the UA Foundation library gift
account.
Eleanor Johnson Award
Yesterday I was honored to present the Eleanor
Johnson Award for Academic Excellence at the College of Medicine Awards Brunch
at the University Marriott. Eleanor
Johnson was a librarian here in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. She had a long-standing interest in
encouraging students and this award was established in her memory. It consists of a certificate and a cash
award.
This year
the award was given to Julia Cremer, an outstanding graduating medical student
who will be doing her residency at Stanford in geriatrics. This award ceremony is one of the highlights
of each year for me. It is such a
pleasure to see recognition for these students who have excelled not only
academically, but also in research and community and humanitarian service.
Computer Lab
Thanks to everyone for your help in planning,
configuring and installing the “new” furniture in the computer lab. The lab looks great and the switchover seems
to have happened quickly and without many problems. All of the computers are now powered and
connected. Thanks especially to Glen
Washuta for coordinating with UITS and to Jose for removing the computers and
then getting them up and running again quickly!
4th Floor
The fourth floor is now starting to change very
rapidly. New carpeting is going down and
walls are going up. The target is now
for completion by June 1st and move-in starting on June 15th.
