SYMPOSIUM: DEDICATION OF THE SCHOOL OFLAW Introduction Richard B. Amandes* On July 13, 1964, the Texas Commission on Higher Education authorized a School of Law at Texas Tech. In 1965, the Legislature approved an appropriation for 1965-67, designed to allow the creation and implementation of the school. Preliminary plans outlining the physical space needs of the permanent building were completed in 1966 by Howard Schmidt & Associates, the consulting architect for Texas Tech. On December 19, 1966, the firm of Harrell & Hamilton of Dallas was selected as the project architects. Despite the full commitment of the Board of Directors and the administration of Texas Tech to provide a permanent building for the new School of Law, it was impossible for those quarters to be completed in time for use by the first entering class in the fall of 1967. Seventy-two students commenced their law studie!\ in the "temporary" buildings that were to serve briefly as the home of the law school. Bids were opened for the new building on July 9, 1968, and ground breaking ceremonies were held on July 20, 1968. The completed building was accepted by the University on December 5, 1969. These impressive physical facilities were made possible through the interest and cooperation of many individuals and groups. The University administration gave its support to the concept of building for the future. The consulting architect, Howard Schmidt & Associates, converted the needs and suggestions of the faculty into architecturally understood forms. The project architect, Harrell & Hamilton, conceived a functional design concept of beauty and majesty to house those needs and forms. The contractor, H. A. Lott, Inc., of Houston, provided the craftsmanship which brought the architectural ideal to life. The building's occupancy began during the semester recess, December, 1969. On February 21-23, 1970, the School of Law was formally dedicated. The theme for the dedication seminars was "New Developments in the Law." The program is recorded below. SATURDAY, February 21,1970 Registration, School of Law 19th and Hartford • 9:00-4:30 Dean and Professor of Law. Texas Tech University. HeinOnline -- 2 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 1 (1970-1971) 2 TEXAS TECH LA W REVIEW Development of the Design Concept Harrell and Hamilton Dallas Project Architects Comprehensive Tours of the Building Reception and 'Dinner for Visiting Academic Delegates SUNDA Y, February 22,1970 Luncheon, Student Union Building Code of Professional Responsibility Moderator: Professor Walter Ray Phillips Texas Tech University Speaker: Professor John F. Sutton, Jr. U niversityof Texas at Austin Responders: Dean Don W. Sears University of Colorado Dean Kenneth W. Tollett Texas Southern University Afternoon Seminars, School of Law Maximization of Water Utilization Moderator: Professor Richard W. Hemingway Texas Tech University Speaker: Professor Clyde O. Martz University of Denver Responders: Professor Edwin P. Horner . Baylor University George W. McCleskey, Esq. Lubbock Developments in Federal Taxation Moderator: Professor W. Reed Quilliam, Jr. Texas Tech University Speaker: K. Martin Worthy, Esq. Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service Responders: Dean Charles O. Galvin Southern Methodist University Dean Eugene Kuntz University of Oklahoma Defamation, Privacy, and the Constitution Moderator: Professor Justin C. Smith Texas Tech University Speaker: Professor William L. Prosser Hastings College of the Law [Vol. 2: I 1:30-3:30 3:45-5:00 7:00 p.m. 12:00 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. HeinOnline -- 2 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 2 (1970-1971) 1970] INTRODUCTION 3 Responders: Professor Allen E. Smith University ofTexas at Austin Professor A. A. White University of Houston Dedication Reception and Banquet, Lubbock Country Club 7:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies: George W. McCleskey, Esq. Lubbock Introduction of Speaker: Professor Marian G. Gallagher University of Washington Speaker: Raymond Burr MONDA Y, February 23, 1970 Dedication of the School of Law, Forum, School of Law 10:00 a.m. Academic Processional, Faculty Brass Quintet Presiding: Dr. Grover E. Murray, President Texas Tech University Invocation: Hon. James A. Ellis Judge, 137th District Court Greetings: From the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System Manuel DeBusk, Esq., Chairman From the Legislature Hon. Delwin L. Jones Representative, 76th District From the State Bar of Texas James C. Watson, Esq. Vice President From the Attorney General Hon. Crawford C. Martin From the Supreme Court of Texas Hon. Robert W. Calvert, Chief Justice From the American Bar Association Professor Millard R. Ruud Consultant, Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar From the Association of American Law Schools Dean Willard H. Pedrick Member, Executive Committee Introduction of the Speaker: Hon. Halbert O. Woodward United States District Judge Northern District of Texas HeinOnline -- 2 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 3 (1970-1971) 4 TEXAS TECH LA W REVIEW Dedicatory Address: Hon. John R. Brown Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Livery of Seisin: By the Board of Regents Mr. Retha R. Martin, Chairman For the University Dr. Grover E. Murray, President For the School of Law Dean Richard B. Amandes Benediction: Dr. Paul M. Bumpers Pastor, First United Methodist Church Concluding Luncheon, Student Union Building Presiding: Marion T. Key, Esq. Introductory Remarks: Dr. Glenn E. Barnett Executive Vice President Texas Tech University Speaker: Waggoner Carr, Esq. Austin [Vol. 2: I 12:00 HeinOnline -- 2 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 4 (1970-1971)