On June 11, 1955 a small crowd gathered for the dedication ceremony of the iron gates.  Upon the conclusion of the Round-Up Luncheon hosted by the University Alumni Association, the small ceremony commenced with Carillion music and a brief overview of the work of the Iron Gates Committee.  Professor Richard D. Moritz spoke at the ceremony, reminiscing about his younger years at the University and his memories of the fence. [10]

Adelloyd Williams gave a speech that showed just how meaningful the gates were to the University and especially the alumni.  She expressed fond remembrances of the gates as she referred to them as "literally the gateway to the campus." [1]  She described the work of the Iron Gates Committee with a strong sense of purpose and pride along with gratitude for Ralph Mueller.  The importance and lasting legacy of the gates are understood most with the last lines of Williams' speech: "These gates are the last link between the old and new University.  May they serve as a memorial to the past and a gateway to the future." [1]

On June 11, 1955 a small crowd gathered for the dedication ceremony of the iron gates.  Upon the conclusion of the Round-Up Luncheon hosted by the University Alumni Association, the small ceremony commenced with Carillion music and a brief overview of the work of the Iron Gates Committee.  Professor Richard D. Moritz spoke at the ceremony, reminiscing about his younger years at the University and his memories of the fence. [10]

Adelloyd Williams gave a speech that showed just how meaningful the gates were to the University and especially the alumni.  She expressed fond remembrances of the gates as she referred to them as "literally the gateway to the campus." [1]  She described the work of the Iron Gates Committee with a strong sense of purpose and pride along with gratitude for Ralph Mueller.  The importance and lasting legacy of the gates are understood most with the last lines of Williams' speech: "These gates are the last link between the old and new University.  May they serve as a memorial to the past and a gateway to the future." [1]