SLIS celebrates literacy initiative

The School of Library and Information Science celebrated its newest initiative, “Children, Libraries and Literacy”, with a special reception at the President’s House Wednesday, October 26. The event included recognition of the Augusta Baker Chair in Childhood Literacy, one of the three unique components comprising the $6 million initiative.

More than 100 alumni, friends and literacy supporters gathered to show their commitment to the School’s new statewide program designed to impact literacy among South Carolina’s children, parents and childcare center workers.

"It was good to see so many different people from various parts of the University and the community, including the State Department of Education, come together to celebrate the initiative," said Dan Barron, director of the School of Library and Information Science.

Honored Guests included Rep. Ken Clark, members of the Augusta Baker Family, members of South Carolina’s First Steps, members of Parents and Adults Inspiring Reading Success (PAIRS), members of the Sunshine House childcare center organization, and members of LINKS, an African-American service group.

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