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University Renames Science Hall to Honor Former President Irvin D. Reid

Three decades ago, Reid fought for university status and transformed the institution

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Dr. Irvin Reid giving remarks at dedication ceremony
Standing outside the science building that now bears his name, former President Irvin D. Reid, addresses the Montclair community during a ceremony held in his honor on September 20.

Montclair State University dedicated the naming of Irvin D. Reid Hall on September 20 in honor of the former president who three decades ago was the driving force behind Montclair achieving university status.

The ceremony was held outdoors in front of the former Science Hall and home of the Department of Biology, the late afternoon setting highlighting both the quintessential beauty of Montclair’s campus and Irvin D. Reid’s numerous contributions to student success during his eight-year tenure as Montclair’s president.

To have my name associated with any structure on this campus, but particularly a science building is just the most touching thing that I could think of.

Dr. Irvin Reid

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