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The IU McKinney family enjoyed an all-day party to commemorate the 125th birthday of the law school, and observed Constitution Day on September 17. The festivities began in the atrium at Inlow Hall with music, food, games, and prizes for students. The party culminated with a program featuring a talk by Professor Frank Sullivan, Jr., a program on the school's storied history, and a reception.

Students wrote hundreds of reasons why they love IU McKinney on sticky notes, which were displayed on a board in the atrium. They were treated to donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate in the morning, pizza at lunch, prizes throughout the day (photo at left) and a pretzel bar in the afternoon. There were also giant versions of a variety of games for students to enjoy in the atrium during class breaks.

The day's crowning event was a lecture on "Ex parte Milligan: Indiana's Most Famous Supreme Court Case" from Professor Sullivan. A former Justice on the Indiana Supreme Court, he is an Indiana University Bicentennial Professor. In this role, he is one of a total of 25 scholars, artists, and scientists who were selected by the university to conduct lectures throughout the state in honor of IU's bicentennial. Professor Sullivan also was made an honorary alumnus of IU McKinney. Paul Kruse, '81, President of the law school's Alumni Association board, made the presentation.

Other remarks during the anniversary program were presented by Dean Andrew R. Klein, IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar, Chair of the IU McKinney Board of Visitors Mary Beth Ramey, '72, and 3L Carrie Devine-Ransom, who is President of the Student Bar Association. Attendees also were able to see an inspiring video covering some of IU McKinney's history.

Following the program, guests enjoyed a champagne toast from Dean Klein, and a reception in the atrium.