Reference and Instruction Librarian Von Yeager was recently elected president of the UI African American Council. Von has been actively involved with the Council since coming to the University Libraries last year. His term as president will begin October 1.

Von also serves on the Hubbard Task Force for the Retention and Success of African American Men Associated with the University of Iowa.

The mission of the African American Council (AAC ) is to promote and improve the quality of life of African American faculty, staff and students at the University of Iowa. The African American Council is poised to address the changing needs and concerns of African Americans on campus.

To this end, through service and action, the AAC promotes awareness of important African American concerns and contributions to the University, while advancing the University’s commitment to diversity and academic excellence.