Richard Lawson, Patricia Lawson, Heddie Kurz, Dean Jeff Vitter, Purdue President Martin Jischke, CS Department Head Susanne Hambrusch and students connect two giant USB Cords to symbolize the opening of the Lawson Computer Science Building.

Richard and Patricia Lawson pose for pictures with Dean Jeff Vitter.

Heddie Kurz and Dean Jeff Vitter pose for a photo before taking the self-guided tour.

Computer Science Department Head, Susanne Hambrusch, speaks to the over-300 visitors who attended the formal dedication ceremony.

Heddie Kurz enjoys a candid moment before the ceremony with another guest.

Dedication guests, including President Marting Jischke, Dean Jeff Vitter, and Richard and Patricia Lawson, chat while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Donors Charlie Richter and Dion Messer pose with over 25 members of their family in the Dean and Marge Richter Teaching Assistant Conference Suite that was named in honor of Richer's parents.

Computer Science faculty, students and staff now officially have a new home, the Richard and Patricia Lawson Computer Science building .