contact us
search
Lucile Kelling Henderson Memorial Lecture Fund
This fund, established in the memory of Lucile Kelling Henderson, enables the School to “attract outstanding professionals and scholars...to interact with students, faculty and alumni” by supporting an annual lecture.
Henderson was a SILS faculty member (1932-1960) and second dean of the School (1954-1960). She led the school through its transition in the '50s from a bachelor of arts program to a fifth-year master's program. She was known as a superior teacher. A lectureship in her honor is appropriate for someone who was an excellent teacher, administrator, counselor and advisor. Past Henderson lecturers.
Eleanor and Frederick Kilgour Faculty Development Fund
The fund was established to support faculty needs by helping acquire innovative teaching materials and equipment, promoting research in new fields, encouraging the development of new courses and providing travel funds for professional conferences.
In 1967, Frederick G. Kilgour founded the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), the first and largest online library network in the world, and served as its president until 1980. Kilgour became a Distinguished Research Professor at SILS in 1990, teaching seminars in applications of technology for libraries.
Frances Carroll McColl Term Professorship
This fund provides a SILS professor with a salary supplement and funds for research and travel for a two-year term.
Hugh McColl, Jr. established the McColl Professorship in memory of his mother, Frances Carroll McColl, and sister, Frances McColl Covington. Hugh McColl said he was inspired by the school's needs and his mother's love of literature. “My mother taught everyone in the family to love books, and we have prospered from having access to them and, perhaps more important, knowing where to turn to find the information we need.”
Dr. Stephanie W. Haas is the 2005-2007 McColl Professor. The previous McColl Professors include Dr. Barbara Wildemuth (2004-06), Dr. Evelyn Daniel (2002-04), Dr. Helen Tibbo (2000-02), Dr. Robert M. Losee (1998-2000) and Dr. William M. Shaw Jr. (1997-98).
OCLC/Frederick G. Kilgour Lecture in Information and Library Science
The fund supports an annual lecture bringing together scholars and leaders from around the world to share innovative ideas and cutting-edge research. A committee appointed by the dean will determine the topic for the lectureship and invite a lecturer.
The OCLC Online Computer Library Center established this endowment fund in honor of Dr. Frederick G. Kilgour's 90th birthday, pictured above. Kilgour is a distinguished research professor in the School of Information and Library Science and founder of OCLC.
"We hope that the selectors (for this lecture) will choose people of vision, people who are forward-thinking, people who have the will to effect change and to drive toward solutions that will benefit humankind. In short, people like Fred," said Jay Jordan, OCLC president and CEO.
Susan Steinfirst Memorial Lecture in Children's Literature
The fund supports an biennial lecture in the field of children's literature by a scholarly or creative person.
Established by her husband, Gene Story, and her friends and family, this fund honors the memory of Susan Steinfirst, SILS professor of children's and young adult literature (1976-1996). Known for her dedication to her students and her equanimity and humor in staff meetings, Susan left an indelible imprint on her colleagues and the School. Past Steinfirst lecturers.
SILS Award for Teaching Excellence
Established in 1995 by Chancellor Paul Hardin and Dean Barbara Moran, the award recognizes one faculty member, who is selected by his or her peers within the school, for outstanding teaching. It is presented at the annual spring commencement ceremony.
Dr. Jerry Saye is the 2005 recipient. Recent recipients include Dr. Barbara Barreau (2004), Dr. Barbara Moran (2003), Dr. Brian Sturm (2002), Dr. David Carr (2001) and Dr. Barbara Wildemuth (2000).