Graduation is approaching, and at this time of the year, we reflect on those individuals who have made a difference in our lives. New graduates and alumni are encouraged to honor GSLIS faculty and/or staff through the LSAA Tassel Project, which was established in 2011 by the Library School Alumni Association (LSAA) to support the creation of an endowed professorship in the School.
With a contribution level matched to your graduation year ($20.12 in recognition of the 2012 graduation year), you can honor a faculty or staff member who had an impact on your GSLIS educational experience. To thank you for your contribution, you will receive a commemorative yellow GSLIS tassel. All who participate will be recognized in the GSLIS Alumni Newsletter, and those faculty or staff honored will be notified.
The LSAA has designated the LSAA Endowed Professorship to receive proceeds from the Tassel Project. Family and friends may wish to recognize the achievement of new graduates by purchasing a tassel on their behalf.
To participate, visit our Opportunities for Giving page and select the "Faculty" tab, choose "LSAA Endowed Professorship," and click the "Make your gift" button. Be sure to include the name of the faculty or staff member you would like to honor in the "Special Instructions" box.
For students who are on campus and wish to have their tassels for graduation day, please stop by the Advancement Office at 122 LIS (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) to make your gift and pick up your tassel.
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