iSchool Establishes Kilgarlin Center

AUSTIN, Texas -- With a generous gift from former Supreme Court of Texas Justice William Wayne Kilgarlin, the School of Information will establish the William and Margaret Kilgarlin Center for Preservation of the Cultural Record.

Through research and graduate education, the Center's mission is to advance knowledge and practice in the preservation of the record of human enterprise, creativity, and discovery. Building on the School of Information's top ranking programs in archives and preservation management, the new Center will also address pressing concerns in digital preservation, and promote research, education, and public outreach in the broad area of cultural records management.

Andrew Dillon, Dean of the School of Information, notes: "The Kilgarlin Center is a tremendously exciting undertaking which will bridge traditional intellectual divisions to advance research and education on the significant preservation management problems facing our society." The Center's focus on preservation marks a significant step towards advancing a broader view of cultural records management that incorporates research in archival studies, conservation science and advanced digital technologies. Effective Sept. 1st, Ellen Cunningham-Kruppa will serve as Director of the Kilgarlin Center.

William Kilgarlin was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from Harris County, 1959-60. From 1962-1978, Mr. Kilgarlin practiced law in Houston. Subsequently, he served on the 215th Judicial District Court of Harris County from 1978-82. In 1983, Mr. Kilgarlin was named to the Supreme Court of Texas, a position he held until 1988. From 1992-93, Mr. Kilgarlin was appointed Court Master to formulate a plan for equality of Texas funding of public schools. Mr. Kilgarlin is Of Counsel with Popp and Ikard LLP of Austin, Texas. He resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Official Launch

The official launch of the center will take place on Friday, Oct 22nd at 5.30pm when a reception will be held at the Alumni Center for invited guests. Dr. Stanley Chodorow, Professor Emeritus of History at UCSD, and former Provost of the University of Pennsylvania will give the opening address.

Last Modified: October 18 2004 13:38:29.