Library Holds Inaugural Donor Recognition Breakfast

On Friday, December 2, 2022, NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library hosted its inaugural Donor Recognition Breakfast. The event was part of the library’s continuing celebration of its 20th year of service to the NSU and the local community.

“The breakfast will be a recurring event held the first week of December going forward,” said James Hutchens, the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian.

James Hutchens, the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, addresses the breakfast attendees.

The breakfast was held in the library’s Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery, a “beautiful space used to showcase engaging exhibits celebrating themes of belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion,” Hutchens said.

Piya Chayanuwat, Ph.D., Associate University Librarian of Collections and Library Information Systems, addressed the gathering on the never-ending importance of libraries and their bountiful resources.

“Libraries are critical to the fabric of our society,” he said. “The American Library Association cites several examples of the societal role of libraries, showing their positive impact on their local communities, quality of life, and civic engagement.”

Posted 12/11/22