Unveiling of Il Porcellino: A New Campus Tradition

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas will publicly unveil Il Porcellino, a bronze statue given by the Suzie Stephens and Jim Hatfield family and which traveled to Fayetteville from Florence, Italy, last summer. A replica of the original, the wild boar statue is said to grant the wishes of those who throw coins into the fountain. Individuals attending the unveiling of Il Porcellino will demonstrate the new “wishing” tradition that this gift brings to the UA campus.

WHEN:  Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, 4 p.m.

WHERE:  Front lawn of University House, 1002 Maple Street

SPEAKERS:

  • Dave Gearhart, vice chancellor for university advancement, University of Arkansas
  • Suzie Stephens

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: at the unveiling.

PARKING: Available in the Union Parking Garage, accessed from Stadium Drive.

Contacts

Sandy Edwards, associate vice chancellor, University Development
(479) 575-7206 or ske@uark.edu

Danielle Povar, manager of development communications
Office of University Relations
(479) 575-7346 or dpovar@uark.edu


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