March 14, 2003

Gift creates Morris Bart electronic classroom

Morris Bart, a 1978 graduate of the Loyola School of Law, returned to his alma mater April 3 to dedicate the Morris Bart Electronic Classroom in the law library. Bart, a successful local attorney, made a pledge of $80,000 to the law school. Approximately $38,000 was used to purchase video conferencing equipment and to name the new electronic classroom which will be used for student instruction, faculty/staff instruction, research, CLE, career services, and other technology-driven instructional needs.

The remainder of his gift will be used for library acquisitionsmuch needed resources for the law library, both online and hardcover research materials. This is an integral component that will improve Loyola's credentials to apply for Order of the Coif, a highly coveted law school accreditation that bolsters national reputation and influences ranking in U.S. News & World Report.

Bart had a wonderful experience as a student and is thrilled to be able to do something for students who follow in his footsteps. "Everything about my three years at Loyola School of Law was positive. I enjoyed and benefited from the professors, my fellow classmates, and the overall learning experience. It is now my privilege to be in a position to give back to Loyola in such a meaningful way," Bart said.