Longtime former
librarian Cleo Powers passed away at home on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Cleo was a
UWEC alumnus as well as a graduate of UW-Madison’s graduate program in Library
Science. She retired as an associate professor in June 2003 with more than 31
years of service. Cleo was responsible
for the Center for Reserve and Instructional Media and the main circulation
department at McIntyre Library. She also served in a variety of other positions
over the years, including acting automation librarian, head of public services,
periodicals public services librarian, and acting director of the library. Service to the University was a
large part of Cleo’s life, as she served over two decades on the University
Senate, including terms on the Executive Committee and in other leadership
positions. Cleo also contributed her time, providing community service to
several organizations: the Community
Table; serving on the parish council of the Newman Parish; committee chair for
the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library book sales, organizing
and coordinating the book sales since 1999; and the American Association of
University Women events. Cleo’s passing
is a tremendous loss to the Eau Claire community. Our thoughts are with her
family during this difficult time. Obituary and information on funeral services.
