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In recognition of the Honor Code and the service given the university by President David O. McKay, the Honor Code Council will conduct a Circle of Honor Ceremony on Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the West Foyer of the David O. McKay Building.
During the ceremony a framed quote about honor scripted on a plaque and a framed Karl G. Maeser Circle of Honor poster will be presented to Robert S. Patterson, dean of the College of Education, by Student Life Vice President Alton Wade for permanent display in the building.
The presentation is just one of several Circle of Honor ceremonies held periodically around campus. The ceremonies began in 1995 as part of the Circle of Honor campaign launched by the Honor Code Council. The council plans to hold ceremonies in each building on campus that is named after a contributor to the university.
“The purpose of the ceremony is to present a building on campus with a framed quote about honor by the namesake of the building,” said Eric Anderson, chair of the public relations branch of the Honor Code Council. The quote presented will read “The foundation of a noble character is integrity.” The building is chosen by members of the council.
Caroline Jennings, team leader of the Circle of Honor ceremonies, said the council presents the plaques for display to help remind students, faculty and staff at BYU about the heritage of honor and integrity the campus community has inherited from those who have been a part of the university in the past.
She also said the ceremonies help to celebrate the uniqueness of the university by honoring people who fathered the ideals the university still espouses. It was during the tenure of President McKay that the honor code was first created by BYU students. The code was later adopted as a condition of admittance by the university administration.
Remarks will be given before the presentation by Desmond Eppel, honor code council chair and light refreshments will be served afterwards.
The public is invited to attend.
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PRESIDENT MCKAY HONORED: The David O. McKay Building will receive an Honor Code plaque and a Circle of Honor poster Wednesday, recognizing the service of President McKay. The plaque is to remind students, faculty and staff of BYU’s heritage of honor and integrity
