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| Title: | [Faculty of Andrews University admiring a sculpture donated by the class of 1966] |
| Description: | Faculty of Andrews University look at a sculpture donated to the university by the 1966 senior class. The piece played a pivotal role in the construction of the current science building. The sculpture played an important part in the beginnings of the Science Complex in the late 60s. The University had contacted the architectural firm of Giffels and Rossetti, a reputable firm that had designed many prominent buildings. The architectural team expressed some apprehension regarding the type of clients that would be found at a small, rural, denominational school. But as they walked the sidewalks between Nethery Hall and the Administration building, they saw the sculpture. They said to themselves, If these people will accept a sculpture like that on their campus, they are open-minded enough that they are not afraid to accept new ideas. The sculpture stayed, unharmed, and work on the Science Complex began. The piece sparked vicious controversy once it was installed. As it had not rusted to its full beauty, many students thought it was an unsightly addition and deplored what they believed was a waste of money. In the era of student protests, some activists even threw paint on the piece shortly before graduation in 1967. Others were more accepting, and agreed that the sculpture would need time to integrate into the students' mindset before it could be fully accepted |
| Created: | 1967 |
| Artist: | Richardson Studio |
| Physical Desc: | 1 photograph : black and white ; 12 x 17 cm |
| Physical Reference: | P 009312 |
Citation: Richardson Studio 1967. [Faculty of Andrews University admiring a sculpture donated by the class of 1966]. Database on-line. Center for Adventist Research Image Database. http://centerforadventistresearch.org/photos (accessed Jul 22, 2024).