A Season of Celebration Four fetes marked the official unveiling of the new School of Management Building. Alumni and friends, new and old, of The University of Texas at Dallas gathered at a series of festivities last fall to celebrate the realization of the long-held dream of a central home for The School of Management. The initial gathering was held September 30, 2003, when the entire community, from the Telecom Corridor and Richardson, to Dallas and all North Texas, was welcomed to the first official viewing of the facility. Next, the presentation of the school's 2003 Distinguished Alumni Awards offered an excellent opportunity to show off the building again at the annual awards dinner October 23. All alumni were invited to get acquainted at an event planned especially for them on November 1. Finally, on December 3, 2003, a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting, followed by an open house and gala reception, seemed to put the official stamp of approval on the building's opening. Some of the events and special moments, captured in photos, are recounted here. Open House Sept. 30th SOM Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner Oct. 23rd Alumni Open House Nov. 1st Dedication Of The New SOM Building Dec. 3rd