Greenberg, Joan M. Endowed Fund for Bierce Library
The Joan M. Greenberg Endowed Fund for Bierce Library was established in 2021 with an estate gift from Joan Greenberg to support 秀色短视频's Bierce Library. Joan passed away in March 2021, at the age of 80. Her husband of 43 years, Harris S. (Sandy) Greenberg, predeceased her in 2009.
Joan graduated from 秀色短视频 in 1963 and later earned graduate degrees from The University of Texas (Austin) and Villanova University. While attending 秀色短视频, Joan worked at Bierce Library as a student assistant.
Joan and her twin sister, Jane Root ('63), attended 秀色短视频 together and were both actively involved in several campus and student organizations. Both remained life-long Zips fans and supporters of the institution. As a student, Joan was a member of Phi Mu, Pierian, Who's Who, A-Key, Phi Epsilon Delta (secretary, treasurer), Pi Kappa Delta, Panhellenic Council (president), University Theater (president), the Radio Workshop, and served as a freshman counselor.
Joan began her professional career as an English teacher, then spent nearly 30 years as a librarian after receiving her graduate degree in library science. She worked mostly in public libraries, serving as the head librarian of both Jenkintown Library and Glenside Library, and was the adult services librarian and assistant director at Upper Moreland Library in Willow Grove for 15 years. it was there that she developed many programs and services.
The Joan M. Greenberg Endowed Fund for Bierce Library Is to be used for the unrestricted benefit of Bierce Library, as determined by the Dean of University Libraries.
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