Gifts in Action - Doris Whisenand

MEET DORIS WHISENAND

Doris Whisenand was a retired library clerk who quickly rose to the rank of chief clerk at the University Library where she assisted with the process of purchasing new books. “I would look them over and decide which ones I wanted to take home and read,” she said. Whisenand retired from her career at the University Library in 1982. Whisenand’s husband was an associate professor in the College of Engineering.

HOW SHE GAVE

She established a generous endowment fund for the University Library; the gift provides unrestricted support for library programs and services.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“This endowment is especially meaningful in that it came from a retired staff member and represents both the Library and University family,” said Paula Kaufman, university librarian.