Expanded, renovated Southern Oregon University library fully opened in 2005
Hannon family members joined with Southern Oregon University officials, faculty, staff, students and member of the public Thursday, March 13, to mark the 20th anniversary of Hannon Libary. According to the history of the library on its website, on May 18, 2005, newly completed Hannon Library was officially dedicated. On hand were Michael Gorman, President-elect of the American Library Association and Bruce R. James, the Public Printer of the United States and head of the Government Printing Office. James came in recognition of Hannon Library’s receipt of the 2004 Depository Library of the Year Award. Other dignitaries included Southern Oregon University President Elisabeth Zinser, Sid DeBoer, CEO of Lithia Motors, George Pernsteiner, Acting OUS Chancellor, and Lenn Hannon.
June 10: Photo caption corrected to say local attorney Lloyd Haines, not artist Russell Beebe, donated the “We Are Here” statue to Hannon Library.
