Clemson University mourns the death of Brenda Burk, University records officer for Clemson Libraries.
“Brenda will be deeply missed by everyone in the Libraries. She was truly passionate about archiving and preserving history, and she made a huge impact in her roles leading Special Collections and Archives and Records Management. She was dedicated to her work and was very good at engaging with the campus community,” said Clemson Libraries Dean Chris Cox. “My thoughts go out to Brenda’s family and friends during this difficult time, as well as to her colleagues here in the Libraries and across campus.”
Burk began her Clemson career on April 7, 2014, totaling more than 11 years of service with the University.
“We are deeply saddened to learn the news of Brenda’s passing. Brenda has been a valuable member of our University community over her 11 years at Clemson,” said Ariel Turner, associate dean of collections and discovery. “Her passion for preserving and interpreting our local history and her work on records management have been enormously impactful. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones.”
“Her passion for helping others related to history and Clemson has been beneficial to all with Clemson University,” said Rick Owens, historic preservation officer with University Facilities.
Counseling services are available to faculty and staff through ComPsych, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.
Her online obituary with service information will be updated when information is available.
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