Hutchins Library News Blog

Berea College Deans of Labor Exhibit Unveiled at Hutchins Library

Hutchins Library is pleased to report that on June 29, 2022 the exhibit "Berea College: Deans of Labor" was unveiled on the main floor of the library. The exhibit was created by outgoing Dean of Labor and Assistant to the President Dr. Sylvia Asante. On display are eight posters of past Deans of Labor accompanied by selected quotations from each dean. In addition, Special Collections and Archives has added to the exhibit a set of materials and artifacts from the Labor Program that can be viewed on the main floor too.

This exhibit was made possible by the collaborative efforts and support of the following:

• President Lyle Roelofs.
• Special Collections and Archives staff: Tim Binkley, Sharyn Mitchell, and Harry Rice.
• Library staff: Calvin Gross, Library Director, and Angel Rivera, Librarian.
• Printing office: Emily Parrish.

The library hosted a reception for the exhibit. This reception was well attended. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with some honorees including Deans William Ramsay and Gail Wolford. Additionally, Carl Evans, son of Dean of Labor Wilson Evans, attended the reception. Carl and his wife, Ann, were so excited by the news that they decided to visit from SC just for this occasion. The reception ran from 11:30am to 1:30pm, and Hutchins Library provided a light lunch.

This exhibit is free and open, but do keep in mind at this time access to the library is via card access only. Visitors can request access by contacting Calvin Gross, Library Director, at 859-985-3274 or via e-mail at grossj@berea.edu.