CWU To Name Library In Honor Of James E. Brooks

November 4, 2003

ELLENSBURG, Wash.-- Central Washington University's board of trustees will name the CWU Library in honor of Dr. James E. Brooks Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in the main floor of the library.

A CWU alumnus and former faculty member, Brooks became CWU president at the young age of 35 and served as the university's chief administrator from 1961 through 1978. The library being named in his honor was planned, built and opened during his administration. After stepping down as president, Brooks continued as a member of the university's geography and land studies faculty through 1993.

Dedicated to enriching the quality of education on campus, Dr. Brooks piloted the restoration of Friends of the Library in 1995, a program of great support to the library. Dr. Brooks has made contributions to CWU as a student, faculty member and leader, and through his role in Friends of the Library.

Dr. Tom Peischl, recently appointed as dean of libraries at CWU, will serve as master of ceremonies during the naming event. Dr. Michael Eisenberg, dean of University of Washington's information school, will offer the keynote address. President Jerilyn S. McIntyre and friends and family of Brooks will offer remarks.

Brooks has the distinctive designation as the only Central graduate appointed to the president's post.