UAM Dedicates Clock Tower

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   The University of Arkansas at Monticello dedicated the Clock Tower with a ceremony and ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 23.

Slide Show by Linna Jones

Clock Tower Dedication- UAM dedicated the clock tower Oct. 23. Photos by Linna Jones

   Scott Kuttenkuler, the new director of Advancement, presented the contents of the time capsule.  He talked about the purpose of the time capsule as a way to show UAM 50 years from now what the time was like. He highlighted the contents of the time capsule, which will be opened in 50 years.

   So far, 96 items have been collected from several school, students, student organizations and the community. He read about 25 of the 96 items to be placed in the capsule, including:

• Favorite memories of the member of the Centennial Circle
• Media guides from different sports
• The student Government Association constitution
• A 2009 New York Times
• 2009-2010 Student Handbook
• A black and white copy of the 2009 library faculty and staff
• A copy of the Foliate Oak and the 2009 Yearbook
• Letters from Chancellors Claude Babin, the last president of A&M and first Chancellor of UAM, Fred J. Taylor and Jack Lassiter

  
   Several areas who contributed included:

• School of Education
• Division of Military Science
• Phi Lambda Chi
•  UAM-College of Technology- Crossett and McGehee

    “We are very excited for all these items,” Kuttenkuler said. “For those who have given or will give, we thank you.”

   The Time capsule will be buried next week. A cast stone will be placed on top of it with the date April 1, 2059.

   Lassiter welcomed the crowd and talked about how UAM was a campus of opportunity helping to give education to those who want to have one. He recognized Jim and Susan Brewer for their contribution of the slogan “UAM: Celebrating a Century of Opportunity” and Linda Yeiser, the former vice chancellor for Academic Affairs for coming up the idea of the Centennial Circle and the Clock Tower.

   Lassiter and Yeiser cut the green and white ribbon tied around the base of the clock tower.

   People in attendance included: The Board of Visitors; Brian Martin, the mayor of Warren; Barbara Gathen, UAM’s first Black graduate; Members of the Centennial Circle; faculty and administration, as well as other guests.

   Lassiter talked about the different directions the four sides of the tower face. The North side faces the Band Hall; South faces Wells and Sorrells Hall; East faces Harris Hall and west faces Horsfall Hall. Lassiter later named the members of the Centennial Circle by the location of their names.

   He said the tower was absolutely beautiful at night. Then he described how the tower was starting to become a landmark and how it can be seen when driving around campus.

   Over 50 people attended the event.

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