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Textures of Campus September - December 2005 |
Every campus has a number of architectural features, memorials, or class gifts which often go unnoticed though they may be seen regularly.
Within this exhibit we invite you to take a look at a few of the WOU campus details which are mostly overlooked or hidden in parts of the campus you may not often visit. The textures of a campus, much like the textures of our clothing bring richness to our world we experience on an unconscious
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level. As you walk
through campus this year, we challenge you to take notice of a few extra
textures.
View
the actual image sources by clicking on the images below.
Then, to view the location of each image, on campus, click on the image
titles.
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Volunteer Plaque This
plaque is dedicated to individuals who volunteer to defend our
nation. It is located in the front entrance of the Oregon Military
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| Police Memorial One of several memorials on campus, this memorial is located in front of the police academy. It is dedicated to Police Officers around the state of Oregon who have fallen in the line of duty. Each
May near Memorial Day, there is a service when names are added
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USGS Marker It
was part of a 1940 geodetic survey conducted by the US government
measuring |
| State Seal The state seal can be found in most buildings owned or operated by the state of Oregon. There are two state seals located in front of the Police Academy.
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Time
Capsule on The cornerstone on the Information Technology Center is located on the Southwest corner of the building. It is scheduled to be opened in 2015 when the building celebrates it’s centennial.
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| The Sundial The sundial is located in from of the Werner University Center on the corner of Monmouth Ave. and Church Streets. The Orginal
sundial on campus was the 1928 class gift that stood in front
of the Old |
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Dr.
Montana H.R. Walking Bull
Memorial Tree Plaque
One of several memorials on campus, this tree honors Dr. Montana Walking Bull. The tree is planted on the East side of the New PE building. Dr. Walking Bull was a health and physical education instructor in the early 1960s. |
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the memorial of those Officers who gave their lives for service
to the citizens of Oregon.
Physical
Education Building until the construction of the Natural Science
Building building in 1969. 
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The giant sequoia, planted by the class of 1916 in front of Campbell Hall, holds the distinction of being the tallest tree on a State University Campus. The plaque was added in 1967 by the sons of one of the original planting class. Additional Facts: Each year the giant sequoia is decked with lights during the winter holidays. It has been called the beakon of Western Oregon University.
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| These textures reveal the historical quest for academic excellence at Western Oregon University. For more information on the many historical elements at Western, contact Camila Gabaldon of university archives. | |
LOCATION:
3rd floor gallery
Curator: Jerrie Lee Parpart
A special acknowledgement goes to Michele Burke, Library Staff Member for the initial idea for the exhibit and for providing the rubbings.
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