FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — This Saturday the University of Arkansas School of Architecture will dedicate a tree in memory of Faye M. Williams (1917 - 2003), who died last spring. The wife of Professor Emeritus John G. Williams, Faye was an integral part of the School of Architecture from its earliest beginnings. She volunteered her time as the School's first secretary from 1946 - 1950, and frequently hosted cocktail and dinner parties for visiting luminaries such as Richard Neutra and Edward Durrell Stone. Her annual "Call me John" parties, when graduating seniors were invited to be on first-name terms with John Williams, also are remembered. Faye sponsored the Architecture Students' Wives Association and supported the North Arkansas Symphony and the University of Arkansas Theater, among many other organizations.

WHO: The School of Architecture Advisory Board, Dean Jeff Shannon, Professor Emeritus John G. Williams, faculty, and students.

WHAT: Ceremony to dedicate Japanese maple tree planted in memory of Faye Williams.

WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Lawn in front of Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas campus. The tree is planted north of the Fulbright Peace Fountain beside sidewalk leading to Vol Walker Hall.

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