Korean War Memorial

This memorial, honoring 44 members of the university community who died in the Korean conflict, was dedicated April 16, 2005.

The brick and stone terrace overlooks Potter Lake west of the campanile. Its centerpiece is a 7-foot copper sculpture, “Korean Cranes Rising,” by design professor Jon Havener. The four entwined cranes, ancient symbols of peace in the Korean culture, represent the four nations in the conflict: the United States, China, North Korea and South Korea.

The memorial, designed by university architectural services, was funded by donations from alumni and foundations in Korea and the United States.