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
Office of University Relations
(479) 575-7346 or dpovar@uark.edu
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