Gallery: MU beam signing ceremony

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Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp, speaks during a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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Several attend a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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John Kinser speaks during a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp, participates in a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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The audience applauds John Kinser after his speach during a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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Several attend a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

Chris Harris/The Herald-Dispatch

Several attend a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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John Kinser signs his name at a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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Several attend a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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Dr. Joseph B. Touma speaks during a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.

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A member of the Army ROTC Color Guard prepares to assist in posting the colors prior to a beam signing ceremony to celebrate construction of Erickson Alumni Center and MU Foundation Hall Friday, October 31, 2008, at the John Marshall statue.