Centennial Celebration (1899-1999): Centennial Dinner: Our Story (June 10, 2000)

On June 10, 2000, the Law School's Centennial Celebration (1899-1999), which began with a convocation ceremony in 1998, culminated with a celebratory dinner that featured commentary and personal anecdotes by some of the law school's most impactful figures. Hosted by Professor Susan Brody, the program of speakers recounted the highlights and proud accomplishments of the Law School's first 100 years of success.
Note: This recording is presented with minimal editing or alteration as part of the Law School's Historical Preservation Series. Due to the age and format of source material, intermittent audio and visual inconsistency is to be expected. Some content may reflect outdated facts and opinions.
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00:00 -- WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
00:16 - Professor Ralph Ruebner
03:15 - Dean Robert Gilbert Johnson
06:00 - Louis L. Biro, President, Board of Trustees
06:33 - Professor Susan Brody
09:52 -- FOUNDING & EARLY DEANS (1899-1908)
- Bill Wleklinksi, Head of Reference Department, Law Library
20:34 -- EDWARD T. LEE YEARS (1909-1943)
- John Lee ('75), Grandson of Edward T. Lee; Member, Board of Visitors
29:00 -- NOBLE W. LEE YEARS (1944-1974)
- Evelyn Lee, Daughter of Noble W. Lee
42:34 -- FRED F. HERZOG YEARS (1974-1983)
- Dean Fred F. Herzog
51:00 -- LEONARD SCHRAGER YEARS (1983-1987)
- Dean Leonard Schrager
58:32 -- PETER MCGOVERN YEARS (1987-1990)
- Dean Peter McGovern
1:06:39 -- HOWARD T. MARKEY YEARS (1991-1994)
- Louis L. Biro, President, Board of Trustees
1:25:06 -- ROBERT GILBERT JOHNSTON YEARS (1994-PRESENT)
- Dean Robert Gilbert Johnston
1:40:57 -- ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE EDWARD T. & NOBLE W. LEE CHAIR IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
- Bill Beach, Assistant Dean of Institutional Development
- Evelyn Lee, Daughter of Noble W. Lee
- John Lee ('75), Grandson of Edward T. Lee; Member, Board of Visitors
1:46:47 -- CLOSING REMARKS
- Professor Susan Brody
- Professor Ralph Ruebner