MSU Law to dedicate DCL Plaza, Oct. 22

The new main entrance to Michigan State University College of Law is now complete, and the dedication of the DCL?Plaza is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22. The event includes beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres.

A group of alumni and friends of the former Detroit College of Law spearheaded an effort to “Preserve the Legacy” of Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University by supporting the construction of the Detroit College of Law (DCL) Commemorative Plaza and a new DCL Legacy Scholarship. The plaza serves as a new entrance to the Law College and provides a sense of place, identity, and history for the many alumni who attended the school during its days in downtown Detroit.

The DCL Plaza features much needed outdoor seating and improved landscaping. A granite seal on the floor of the plaza notes that the college was founded as Detroit College of Law in 1891. A short history and a donor roster are also featured on the plaza.

Like many DCL grads, Peter Lucido, ’88, struggled with disappointment over the school’s transition to Michigan State University. Today because of the good work of MSU Law, Lucido says he is an enthusiastic supporter of the school, now located in East Lansing.

A member of the Circle of Friends Benefactors Club, Lucido generously offers both his time and resources to his law alma mater.

“If you give back with your classmates to the community as it exists now, you have a chance to resurrect a relationship with the community of people you once shared
your experiences with,” he says.