Chester Fritz Library’s 50th Anniversary Events

Wilbur Stolt

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

10-19-2011

Campus Unit

Chester Fritz Library

Abstract

The Chester Fritz Library is 50 years old! It is hard to believe the University of North Dakota’s landmark library building was dedicated on October 13th, 1961 and has been the University’s center for intellectual inquiry and discovery for 50 years.

It all began with the generous donation from Mr. Chester Fritz, a former UND student, who loved books and valued his education at UND. His gift provided the impetus for action by the North Dakota State Legislature to fund the construction of the Library. The result was a remarkable library building capable of housing a large collection of books, journals and microforms. With this facility, the University was able to expand the acquisition of publications, which supported growing fields of academic inquiry and provide wonderful study spaces that have been used by countless students throughout the years.

The 50th anniversary of the Chester Fritz Library is a fitting time to celebrate the role of libraries in teaching students and providing scholarly resources in support of undergraduate, graduate and faculty research. We have planned a number of events during October and invite you to participate in the celebration.

“Reflections on the Life and Legacies of Chester Fritz” presentation by Dan Rylance

Library Reading Room

October 19th

7:00 PM

Watch live online - Stream should start at approximately 6:50 PM.

All-campus Reception Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Chester Fritz Library

Library Reading Room

October 21st

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

If you cannot attend the planned events, please visit the Library when you have the opportunity. We look forward to seeing you during this anniversary year.

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