Lafayette s Pre-Law Society will join with the Historical Society of Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania to honor the late William H. Kirkpatrick, former Federal District Court Chief Judge and chair of Lafayette's Board of Trustees, in a ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, April 27, in Easton's Federal Courtroom, Larry Holmes Building, Second and Ferry streets. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the judge's chambers.
Events are free and open to the public.
Born in Easton in 1885, Kirkpatrick grew up on College Hill and was a member of Lafayette s Class of 1905. Opening remarks will be given by U.S. District Court Judge Franklin S. VanAntwerpen and Lafayette President Arthur J. Rothkopf '55. A brief biography of Kirkpatrick's life will be presented by Stephen Dittmann, Esq. Diane W. Shaw, Lafayette s special collections librarian and College archivist, will give Lafayette s perspective. William H. Kirkpatrick III will make remarks on behalf of the family, and the event will be concluded by comments from Michael Riskin, Esq., president of the Northampton Bar Association.