"Tree of Life" Planted
Publish Date: 11-10-2015, 15:42 p.m.
The removal of this tree gave the campus an opportunity to replace it with a more suitable tree close to its current location--a live oak. Live oaks are native to this area and are superbly adapted to this environment. They provide a vital resource for the natural campus occupants (critters), are exceptionally long lived, and non-deciduous. Additionally the oak tree is a symbol of strength and endurance, which are attributes that we value as an institution.
With the construction of the new Crafton Center another small tree was removed that was a memorial tree for an esteemed instructional staff member, Professor Edwards. This new tree was planted in remembrance of Professor Edwards, Betty Byron and other more recent losses of the campus.
"I am hoping that we can develop some ideas (perhaps a small planter ringing the tree with roses and memorial items) that could allow for recognition of persons within our campus community that should be remembered and considered an important part of our history," said Larry Cook, M&O supervisor.
A large Eucalyptus tree on the northeast corner of the Quad area was removed over the summer because of the damage it was causing sewer pipes, and because it was infested with a fungal disease.
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