School of Law Lecture Hall Dedicated in Honor of John and Mary Beth Birchby

On October 1, University President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., and Dean Michael A. Simons thanked John D. ’73 and Mary Beth Birchby for their generous support in providing the funding needed to renovate classroom 1-13 in the School of Law.  Members of the Birchby family and the St. John’s community gathered for the dedication and naming of the lecture hall in honor of Mary Beth and John.  The Birchby Lecture Hall makeover incorporated state-of-the-art technology, such as a professor’s smart podium to operate lighting, audio, video, and internet connectivity, as well as, functional and comfortable furnishings for the students.

Over the years, John and Mary Beth have been extraordinarily supportive of St. John’s. In 2003, they established the Kenneth L. Birchby and John D. Birchby Scholarship Fund which is awarded to several law students each year.