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Dedication of the Molbert Room - October 6, 2006

The University of North Dakota School of Law received a special gift from the family of Ralph Molbert, a 1941 law school graduate, to renovate Room 211 into a state-of-the-art classroom. The Molbert Room is equipped with hi-tech instructional technology, provides a more conducive learning environment for its students and is a dramatic improvement of the law school facility.

"The extraordinary generosity of the Molbert family supports a dramatic improvement of the law school facility. As future generations of law students enjoy the benefits of the classroom made possible by this gift, they will have before them a permanent tribute to the professional accomplishments of Ralph Molbert and the generosity of his family," said law school dean, Paul LeBel.

The room was renovated in loving memory of Ralph Molbert, with a generous gift from his wife Beverly (Steele, ND); son Lauris, '79, '83, and daughter-in-law Jane Grove (Fargo); daughter Karna (Molbert) Kornkven, ’81, and son-in-law Richard Kornkven, ’74 (Bottineau, ND); son Eric Molbert, ’89 (Bismarck); and daughter Kristi (Molbert) Benz and son-in-law Miles Benz (Steele, ND).

It is the students who will forever benefit from the generous gift. In addition, it helps them understand the importance of giving back. "This family is leading by example, reminding us as future alumni that our contributions are important and benefit the students who follow in our shoes” said third-year law student Liz Pendlay.

The room was formally dedicated
October 6, at a special ceremony during the 2006 Homecoming weekend.

Press Release: July 25, 2006
Ralph Molbert bio
Room 211 renovation photo gallery