UW Libraries - Dean's Endowed Library Fund

The purpose of the Endowment is for discretionary use as determined by the Dean of University Libraries to fund programs, projects, services, recruitment and other activities to benefit the University Libraries.

This endowment is in memory of Thomas Roch Roddy, who graduated cum laude from the UW in 1949.

He had a distinguished career as a librarian at San Francisco State University and was a Professor Emeritus at SFSU. In his search for truth, Mr. Roddy was a voracious reader with a grand passion for travel. As an ardent supporter of education, the endowment will preserve Mr. Roddy's legacy by continuing his pedagogic pursuits. He had a charming wit, twinkling Irish eyes, and always dressed formally with a bow tie.

A plaque has been placed in the south apse of the Graduate Reading Room in Suzzallo Library in his memory.

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About endowments
An endowment is a permanent fund of support for which the principal of the gift is invested and grows over time. The endowment makes distributions on a quarterly basis to support the purpose specified. The endowed fund can be named to honor a special person or specific area of need for the Libraries.
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Endowments are forever
With the creation of an endowment, you have the chance to build a strong foundation for the University Libraries, now and in the future. Endowment gifts are extremely valuable in enhancing the quality of the University Libraries, since they provide a constant resource regardless of state funding.

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