Attention Portland-area Alumni!

UW Alumni Association

2008 Portland Activity Day / BBQ

August 9, 2008

More info and rsvp on the

Alumni Association events page

Anaheim was filled with librarians for the annual ALA Conference in June. The iSchool was well-represented with alumni, students, and faculty featured in a variety of sessions.

But the most fun event of the weekend was our Alumni & Friends Reception at the House of Blues. Attendees won Nancy Pearl librarian action figures (with shushing action!) and movies featuring librarians (Party Girl, and next year’s Movie Night feature Desk Set), and got free library-themed temporary tattoos. It was all very rock and roll!

Over 200 students walked across the stage at Meany Hall on June 13, graduating from the Information School and becoming the newest members of our alumni community.

The Convocation ceremony was preceded by a reception on Red Square for graduates, friends and family as well as faculty and staff. Those of us who braved the chilly day and gray skies (in Seattle?!?) were treated to espresso, cake, and music from the Mosaic Brass Quintet.

An extra congratulations to our award winners:

The Information School Distinguished Alumna Award: Sharyl Smith ('70)

The Ruth Worden Award for Student Excellence in Library and Information Science: Ray Henry

The Faculty Award for Student Excellence in Information Management: Jill Woelfer

The Faculty Award for Student Excellence in Informatics: Quentin Christensen

The 21st Century Award (awarded by the graduating MLIS students): Ray Henry and Andy Szydlowski

The Eisenberg Award (awarded by the graduating Informatics students): Quentin Christensen

The Archer Award (awarded by graduating MSIM students): Rachel Elkington