Jim didn't want a traditional retirement party. "Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories," he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party - carbon neutral and heart healthy!

To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).

And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.

Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Always a Leader

Dear Jim,

On behalf of the University of Oregon Libraries, I want to wish you all the best in your retirement. It is hard to do a good toast (like the ones they to in China) virtually, but just pretend we are all holding a small glass of firewater in your honor. Thanks for your passionate commitment to all the libraries of Oregon, to the OSL, and to OLA. You were always facing forward. Your optimism was unshakable, even in the more dire economic times. We will miss you greatly!

Now, on the count of three…. Tilt your head back and empty the glass. Cheers! 乾杯

Deborah A. Carver

Philip H. Knight Dean of Libraries

University of Oregon

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeNovember 13, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    What a pleasure to have worked with you all these years Deb. You've been a great leader for Oregon libraries beginning as President of OLA and now as University Librarian at UO.

    It was so wonderful to have been able to spend time with you and John in Xiamen last year. So many great memories -- even a typhoon! I hope you are planning on getting back to Fujian again sometime. I know our friends there would welcome you.

    I hope our paths will cross in the future. Gambei!!

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