Retirement reception for Mike Swanson is April 26

Please join the Chester Fritz Library in celebrating the retirement of Mike Swanson at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 26, in the CFL Conference Room (406).

Swanson has worked as an archivist in the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections since August 2008. Among many accomplishments during his 15 years of service, Swanson helped build the Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok Collection into one of the world’s premier sources of Norwegian genealogical information. His wit and hard work will be sorely missed.

A native of Illinois, Swanson arrived at UND following graduation from the University of Michigan with a Masters of Science in Information degree. At UND, he has worked tirelessly to assist patrons, while also preserving important historical resources regarding UND, the state of North Dakota, and the Great Plains. Swanson is a sought-after speaker regarding family history and has represented UND at numerous genealogy conferences and workshops.

Refreshments and cake will be served. Please help us wish Mike a fond farewell as he enters retirement!