Dear colleagues:

The Morris Inn was officially blessed on Friday evening, and the following donors were recognized at the dedication:

Ernest and Ella Morris for the original Morris Inn, which opened in 1952

Ernestine Raclin, their daughter, and the Carmichael Foundation for the refurbishment of the Inn

Alex and Kitchie McMurtrie for the refurbishment of Sorins (dining room)

Jim Rohr for Rohr’s (pub)

Bill and Mary Ann Smith for the ballroom

Larry and Cindy Wind for the fireside terrace

To learn more about the wonderful history of the “University’s Living Room”, please view the four-minute video, which was shown Friday night to an audience which included Fr. John, Fr. Malloy and Fr. Hesburgh.

Warm regards,

Katherine Lane