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Few people who have sought the assistance of ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp University archivist Bryan Colvin go away empty-handed.

Whether looking for the founding date of a building on campus or charting the trajectory of an academic program, he delivers. Recently, he helped write the history of Intelligence Studies at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp as part of its 30th anniversary observance and did the same for Hospitality Management as it celebrated its 50th,  both in 2022.

Sometimes he even extends his ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp role to lend a hand elsewhere, which is how he came to be recognized this month by the Erie Section of the American Chemical Society. Colvin said the Erie group maintains its archives at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp and, upon being asked to help research its history for its 100th anniversary, he readily agreed.

For his contribution, the organization shared the following:

“In recognition of your contributions to this effort, we are awarding you Bryan Colvin and the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp University Archives with an American Chemical Society Salutes to Excellence. Salutes to Excellence is a recognition award that gives ACS local sections an opportunity to underscore outstanding service for individuals who have made a positive impact on everyday life.â€�

In accepting the honor, Colvin noted the pillars of his profession: Preserving History, Discovery, and Sharing Knowledge, all of which fulfill his passion for protecting historical documents and artifacts for future generations.

Now in his fifth year at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp, Colvin is working on the arrangement, processing, and digitization of both the university archives and those of the Tom & Michele Ridge Collection, a particularly pressing undertaking as the university moves toward its centennial celebration in 2026.

PHOTO: Bryan Colvin receives the ACS Salutes to Excellence Award from Betty Jo Chitester.