Shirley Davis, assistant to the dean for external relations, is retiring this week after 46 years of outstanding University service. Shirley was instrumental in launching the library development program and supporting the Library Development Board. During her career she worked for five deans of the Libraries — Carl Jackson, Stuart Forth, Nancy Cline, Nancy Eaton, and Barbara Dewey — under seven University presidents. Her knowledge, talents, and professional dedication will be missed tremendously.

The Shirley Davis Staff Award, a fitting tribute, has been established to ensure her legacy. If you would like to help honor Shirley’s contributions by supporting the award, donations are still being accepted. Checks made out to The Pennsylvania State University, memo line “Shirley Davis Staff Award,” are welcome at the Libraries Development Office at 508 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Libraries Development staff also are happy to answer questions at at 814-865-2258.

The entire faculty and staff of the University Libraries and a host of her colleagues at Penn State invite you to join us in wishing Shirley the very best retirement that life has to offer!