April 5, 2023

Unleashing My Potential: How the UW Libraries Helped Me Flourish as a Student

I appreciate the UW Libraries’ strong, ongoing commitment to working with students to grow and apply our knowledge. From books, documents, and media to the librarians’ general information, the UW Libraries allows students to flourish academically.

During one of my favorite undergraduate courses, Photo/Media 340 (WI 2020), students had the opportunity to exhibit our artwork at the Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Emily Ruder and the amazing crew at Odegaard welcomed all our creative environmental art pieces. My work, Bruce Lee Ascending (飛小龍), created to honor our famous alumni, was displayed on the main Odegaard staircase.

In 2022, after others requested making my exhibit permanent, Dean Simon Neame and the UW Libraries staff made it their responsibility to facilitate the installation. From managing installation logistics, to walking me through administrative protocol and paperwork, the UW Libraries went above and beyond to support the effort.

This is but one example of how the UW Libraries inspires and facilitates dynamic growth and change by providing quality services for students developing their skills in any field.

On this Husky Giving Day, I encourage you to join me in supporting UW Libraries to help provide students with the resources they need to achieve their full potential. Your generosity will enable UW Libraries to continue to provide the vital services and resources that have a profound impact on students like myself.

Thank you, UW Libraries!

Han Eckelberg

Graduate student, Master of Communication in Communities & Networks, member of UW Communication Leadership Program