1970s
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Students chat on the newly built law school campus, 1970. The Chester McCarty Classroom Building, named in honor of a 1938 graduate, is shown in the background. -
The original student lounge, shown here in 1971, is located in the John Gantenbein Building. Completed in 1970, the building is named in honor of John Flint Gantenbein ’34, youngest son of Dean Calvin U. Gantenbein and stalwart supporter of the law school. -
Ron Lansing becomes one of the first four full-time faculty members at the law school.Photo by Mike Lloyd -
Fred Fagg III serves as dean of the law school from 1972 to 1982. -
Fountains grace the original exterior of the Paul L. Boley Library. This view, captured in 1973, also shows the John Gantenbein Building (left) and the Chester McCarty Classroom Building. -
The student lounge in the John Gantenbein Building, shown here in 1973, allows an extensive view of the Paul L. Boley Library. -
Students wait for classes to begin, 1975. -
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. visits the law school in 1975. -
Recognize these 1976 students? Let us know! -
Recognize these 1976 students? Let us know! -
In 1976, Professor Edmund O. Belsheim becomes the recipient of the first Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching. -
The formidable Ann Kendrick, on staff in the 1970s, oversees admissions, placement, alumni relations, and financial aid.
