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Dr. Montana Hopkins Richards Walking Bull Memorial Tree and Plaque
Dr. Montana Hopkins Richards Walking Bull was a humanities professor from 1963-1978, and she was a member of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. A nationally recognized scholar and author, she passed away at the age of 74.
The plaque reads "In…
The plaque reads "In…
Virginia Tech University Memorial Tree and Plaque
This flowering cherry tree is located on the lawn between Landers Hall and the Lot J Loop parking lot. It was dedicated in 2008, and the plaque reads "This living memorial is dedicated to the 32 Virginia Tech University faculty and students whose…
Tiananmen Square Memorial Tree
Originally planted outside the College Center, this tree was moved to its current location on the west lawn of Landers Hall. The plaque reads "This living memorial is dedicated to the students of the People's Republic of China who fell in defense of…
John E. Murphy Urn and Plaque
Located on the east lawn in front of Todd Hall, this urn was dedicated to Reverent John E. Murphy. Reverend Murphy was one of the cofounders of Christian College and the first minister of the Frist Christian Church of Monmouth.
The plaque on the…
The plaque on the…
Kurt Singletary Memorial Tree
This Red Flowering Dogwood tree is located on the west side of Valsetz Dining Hall in memory of Kurt Singletary who worked at the dining hall. The plaque reads "In memory of Kurt E. Singletary. A caring friend who made us smile. Dedicated by Valsetz…
Reece Aaron Ritz Memorial Tree and Plaque
Located on the practice football field, McArthur Field, this tree was planted in memory of Reece Aaron Ritz (1975-1997). Reece was a Criminal Justice major and an athlete.
James Monroe Powell Plaque
This marble plaque was originally placed outside of Campbell Hall and is now located on the north wall of the south stairwell in Bellamy Hall. James Monroe Powell A.M. (1855-1901) taught math and physics.
Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Wall
Dedicated to law enforcement officers in Oregon, the granite wall stood outside the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Building on Western Oregon University's campus. Each May, in recognition of National Police Month, the…
Carol Pickering Memorial Tree
This American Sweetgum tree was planted in memory of Oregon College of Education graduate, Carol Pickering, who died in an automobile accident November, 1975.
The tree was "originally planted at the north end of the field hockey field, which is…
The tree was "originally planted at the north end of the field hockey field, which is…
Marci Lynn Pahl Memorial Tree
Marci Lynn Pahl was a junior at Western Oregon State College studying elementary education. Pahl was a transfer student from Chemeketa Community College in 1992. She was killed in a car accident in January, 1993. In her memory, a flowering…
Neal W. Werner Memorial Plaque
Neal Wayne Werner was an integral member of the Western Oregon State College community. He began his presence at WOSC in 1980, creating murals around campus. In 1982, he was promoted to Coffee Shop manager at the College Center. By 1984, he was…
Reverend John E. Murphy Memorial
Reverend John E. Murphy was the first minister of the Monmouth Christian Church. He was a founder of the university and collected money for the college as he rode from county to county as a circuit rider. He donated ten plots of land to the school in…
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Memorial Tree
A Kwanzan flowering Cherry Tree was planted in memory of Sharon McAuliffe. McAuliffe was a teacher from the East Coast, who was also a participant in the NASA Teacher in Space Project. She and six other crew members were killed in the Space Shuttle…
Selma Leinwand Memorial Tree
An Italian Cypress was planted in 1989 in memory of "Western's first lady," Selma Leinwand. She was married to Gerald Leinwand, who served as President of Oregon College of Education and Western Oregon State College 1977-1982. The tree is located on…
H. Dale Harp Memorial Bench
This bench located between Hamersly Library and the Old College of Education building was dedicated to H. Dale Harp after he passed away in 1993. Harp served as president of the executive council of the associated students in 1954.
Deborah Fell and Tamara Griffith Memorial Plaque and Tree
Deborah "Debbie" Marie Fell and Tamara "Tammy" Lee Griffith were two students killed in a car accident on April 23, 1976. To honor their memory, a cherry tree with a plaque were dedicated to them. The tree is located in a corner on the west lawn of…
Twila Domine Memorial Bench
Twila Domine worked as the business manager for the Division for Creative arts for twenty three years. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in July, 2003, and in 2004 Domine received the Mario and Alma Pastege Staff Excellence Award. Domine passed…
Donovan Burbank Memorial Tree
A Willamette Valley Ponderosa pine tree was planted in January 2002 for Donovan Burbank. Burbank was a groundskeeper who loved to ride horses through the Ponderosa and who passed away in 2001. The tree is located on the east side of the Grove.…
Whitney Bellinghausen Memorial Tree
A memorial Cherry Blossom tree was planted for Whitney Bellinghausen after her death in 2008. Bellinghausen was an American Sign Language student who passed away after being severely injured in a car accident in February, 2008. The tree was dedicated…
John Edward Bellamy Memorial Tree
A memorial Flowering Cherry Tree was planted for John Edward Bellamy. Bellamy was a Professor of Humanities from 1955-1982, and he passed away in 2000. The tree is located near the front entrance to Hamersly Library on the south side.
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Edward Fletcher Barrows Memorial Tree
A Sugar Maple memorial tree planted for Edward Fletcher Barrows. Edward Barrows was a Professor of Science from 1932-1957. Barrows passed away in 1991. The tree is located on the south side of the Cottage and behind Campbell Hall.
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The photograph…