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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. -
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 Dining Hall students and co-workers, 2001." -
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 Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training hosts the ceremony to honor officers who have given their lives while serving the citizens and visitors of Oregon. The text on the wall reads "With the rededication of the living to the principles which guided these dead we give meaning to their sacrifice." Originally in front of the former Oregon Police Academy building (now the Mark "Ted" Winters Math and Nursing Building), the wall was moved to the new DPSST facility in Salem in 2006.
The image has three trees with yellow leaves in front of the black granite wall. On the wall is lists of names and the text "In the Service of Mankind." Behind the wall is the Mark "Ted" Winters Math and Nursing Building. -
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 where the weight throw complex is now. When Stadium Drive was built in the mid to late 1980's, we built two new softball fields which is where they are now. We moved the tree again to it's present location. So, the tree was planted, then moved twice. All through this the tree has thrived," according to former landscape supervisor, Ron Cooper. While there is no permanent marker, Cooper notes that the original wooden plaque said "A Sweet Gum for a sweet girl." The tree is now located one the softball field west of campus.
Pickering graduated from Oregon College of Education in 1975 with a B.S. in Education. She played both softball and field hockey. One of Pickering's former teammates, Sherry Adams designed and burned the letters into the original wooden plaque.
The image shows the tree on the other side of the chain-link fence next to a red scoreboard. -
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 'Thundercloud' plum tree was planted in the Landers promenade.
The plaque reads "In Memory of Marci Lynn Pahl Sep. 22, 1971 to Jan. 11, 1993 She gave the gifts of love and laughter." -
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 promoted to Associate Director of Auxiliary Services, and in 1987, he became Director of the College Center. His constant dedication to make the College Center the "heart of the campus" won him the honor of 1987 Staff Member of the Year. "With Neal, the students always came first." Neal W. Werner was killed in a car accident in 1988 at age 35. The plaque is located on the south wall of the Werner University Center main entrance. -
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 its beginning. The plaque is located in the triangle of trees formed by the tennis courts, Old Physical Education, and Bellamy Hall. -
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 Challenger disaster in 1986. The tree is located on the west lawn of the Cottage.
The plaque reads "She dared to expand the horizon of education. In Memory of Sharon Christa McAuliffe A Teacher and the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger January 28, 1986." -
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 the lawn between Rice Auditorium and parking lot A, near the outdoor stage. -
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. -
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 away in 2005, and the bench was dedicated in 2007.
The bench faces Rice Auditorium and is located on the south west lawn.
In the image, the bench is located on the left side of the frame. It faces Rice Auditorium and a tree is behind it. In front of the building there are bushes and trees as well as a sign that reads "Leonard Rice Auditorium." -
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.
The image is of the Ponderosa tree, located in the center of the frame. Behind the tree, there are more trees and a building. At the bottom right of the frame is a plaque. -
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 in October, 2008 on her 21st birthday, and it is located between Landers Hall and Lot J.
The image is from the dedication ceremony where the tree is in the middle of the image. Two golden shovels are behind it and were used to plant the tree. To the left of the tree is a statue of a white dog with pink spots wearing a pink hat. In the background Landers Hall and other trees can be seen. -
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.
The image is of the tree in spring where it is covered in blossoms. The tree takes up the majority of the frame, but a blue sky and the library can be seen in the background.
The plaque beneath the tree reads "John Edward Bellamy 11-18-1917 - 9-25-2000 Professor of Humanities 1955-1982 'He gave us a different way to be, and it was our better selves that he nurtured.' L. Pollock '72." -
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.
The photograph is of the maple tree located in the center right of the image. The leaves at the top have begun to turn orange. Behind the tree is the Cottage.
The plaque beneath the tree reads "In memory of Edward Fletcher Barrows 1900-1991 Professor of Science 1932-1957 Whose habit it was to examine the riddles of life with patience, humor, and vision." -
Dr. Robert E. Albritton Memorial Tree
A Korean dogwood tree planted in memorial to Dr. Robert E. Albritton, a longtime professor of elementary Education, who served from 1965-1984. The tree is located between the Old College of Education building and the Instructional Technology Center.
In the photograph the tree is in the center of the image and is covered in white flowers. In the background, there is the south entrance to the Old College of Education building.