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In Memoriam: Norman George, Retired Law School Dean

Norman George, a former School of Law dean who was one of the key figures in the law school’s reopening during the 1970s, died July 24. He was 91.

George was dean from 1973-74 and from 1980-81, serving as acting dean when the law school reopened in 1974. He hired the school’s first five faculty members and first law librarian, and also recruited and hired Richard Braun, the school’s first permanent dean.

His retirement from full-time teaching in 1993 culminated 32 years of service to the University, which included faculty and administrative positions at the School of Business prior to his work with the School of Law.

Dean Andrew Strauss with retired Dean Norman GeorgeGeorge stayed involved with the law school, visiting with current Dean Andrew Strauss just last year to share his thoughts on the school's past and future.

A native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, George earned a doctorate in business and economics, along with a juris doctorate. His law school areas of interest reflected his academic and professional background in business and economic law.

George won the law school’s Honorable Walter H. Rice Honorary Alumni Award in 1981, and Room 111 in Keller Hall is named in his honor.

“Without Norman George there probably would not be a University of Dayton School of Law,” said School of Law professor emeritus Dennis Turner. “(Norm) and Barth Snyder were professors in the School of Business and the inspirational leaders behind the creation of the law school.”

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2070 Ridgecliff Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43221. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m.

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