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Here you can browse the different Commemorative Trees on campus. If available, click on the green checkmark in the rightmost column to view a picture of the tree of interest, along with its map location and GPS coordinates!
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Dedication Type of Tree Date Location Notes Photo
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Anderson, Andy B. Paperbark Maple 2002 South College. Located on the corner of the triangle island just northeast. Tree located, but with no marker.
Anderson, Carolyn Paperbark Maple 2002 Machmer Courtyard, Northeast corner. Tree located, but with no marker.
Baker, Captain Black Oak 1933 Hillside, northwest. In memory of Captain Remember Baker, incorrectly labeled Red Oak.
Britt, Jim Bradford Pear Tree 2002 Intermediate Processing Facility. In fond memory of Jim Britt 2002.
Brennan, Patrick Ginkgo 1995 Holdsworth, Northwest corner. There is a row of ginkgo trees in this location with a plaque.
Carroll, Cathy Japanese Stewartia 2002 French Hall, Two on the West side. Environmental Leadership Award to Cathy Carroll by The Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association.
Chamberlain, Joseph S. Purple Norway Maple 1937 Goessmann Lab, South side. Located.
Clark, William S. Cherry Tree 2001 Location Unknown. April 30, 2001 Tadamichi Yamamoto Consul General of Japan plants the tree to mark the 125th anniversary of William S. Clark's arrival in Japan.
Daughdrill, Robert Redmond Linden -- Campus Pond, West side. Plaque reads: In Memory of Robert and Joann Daughdrill.
Daughdrill, Joann Redmond Linden -- Campus Pond, West side. Plaque reads: In Memory of Robert and Joann Daughdrill.
Dept. of Forestry and Wildlife Management Red Oaks -- Holdsworth Hall, Two on the east side. Planted to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management.
Dewangan, Ravish Japanese Maple Dissectum 2003 Goessmann Lab, West side. In fond memory of Ravish Dewangan.
4th January 1981-12th July 2003
Fournier, Mark Pin Oak 2002 School of Management, Northeast side. Located, with no marker.
Galligan, Susan Marie Crabapple 1989 Campus Pond, Northeast side. In memory of Susan Marie Galligan 1969-1989.
Godfrey, Paul Joseph Weeping Golden Chain 2002 Blaisdell House, West side. Tree has died, and has been removed.
Graves, Wende Chinese Dogwood 2007 University Health Services, north of. "In memory of Wende Graves, NP. From her peeps. Dedicated June 7th, 2007"
Hawley, Heather Maple 1995 Knowlton Dorm, West side. In memory of Heather Hawley, Communication Disorders 1995.
Hill, Todd R. Larch 2004 New Africa House, Northeast of the East side. Stone at base.
Holdsworth, Robert P. Scots Pines -- President's House, West slope Northeast side. Planted as three year old seedlings as an exercise by the forestry class under direction of Professor Robert P. Holdsworth. His students threw handfulls of potatoes in the air and planted the trees where they landed to ensure a natural distrubution.
Holmes, Francis W. Crabapple Trees -- Stockbridge Hall, North side in lot #65. Believed to have been given in honor of Francis W. Holmes by the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association.
Hooke, Ruth Weeping Cherry Tree -- Montague House, South side. In honor of Dr. Ruth Hooke
June 3, 1993 Teacher of lifelong learners by her grateful students.
Houston, Tom F. Camperdown Elm 1985 University Health Services, North side in President's Garden. In honor of Tom F. Houston, H. Dennis P. Ryan by the Arbor and Park class of 1985.
Jackson State Crabapple -- Campus Pond, Northeast end. For those who lost their lives at Kent and Jackson State Colleges. Tree no longer exists.
Kent State Crabapple -- Campus Pond, Northeast end. For those who lost their lives at Kent and Jackson State Colleges. Tree no longer exists.
Kreisberg, Seth Oak Tree -- Furcolo Hall, west side. Located with stone marker.
Larson, Joseph S. Fernleaf Beech 2000 Blaisdell House, West side. Located with memorial bench.
Lindsey, Joseph B. Maple 1937 Goessmann, south side. "This Maple Stands to Honor Dr. Joseph B. Lindsey, Chemist."
Manning, John Jr. Red Oak 1992 Memorial Hall, Southeast corner. In Memory of John Manning Jr. 1992.
McKenzie, Malcombe English Oak -- University Club, East side. Oak tree located, no marker present.
McMurtry, Gene Red Maples 1981 Stockbridge Hall, West side. The original planting consisted of seven red maples. They were moved to the north edge of Chenoweth. Two made it back to their original location, and one tree died.
Rabin, Yitzhak Maple Tree 1995 Memorial Hall, West side. Has marker at base.
Reed, Roger Shad Trees -- Holdsworth Hall, East side. Planted in memory of Adjunct Fisheries Professor Roger Reed.
Relyea, April Bradford Pear Tree 2000 Intermediate Processing Facility. In memory of William Rose and April Relyea 2000.
Rose, William Bradford Pear Tree 2000 Intermediate Processing Facility. In memory of William Rose and April Relyea 2000.
Ryan, Dennis P. Camperdown Elm 1985 University Health Services, North side in President's Garden. In honor of Tom F. Houston, H. Dennis P. Ryan by the Arbor and Park class of 1985.
Sahla, Richard Red Oak 1933 Hillside, north. In memory of Professor Richard Sahla
Schapiro, Bob Chestnut 1995 Campus Pond, West side. "Bob Schapiro GEO and GSS Activist 1945-1995"
Sherlock, John D. Oak 1995 Memorial Hall, East side. Located with marker at base.
Spoerl, Christy Crabapple 1988 Sylvan Dorm, Southwest side overlooking North Residential Area. In memory of Christy Spoerl Who lived in Brown Dorm Fall 1988.
Stone, George American Elm 1942 Shade Tree Lab, Southwest side. George Stone elms, Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association.
Stone, George Crabapple -- Stockbridge Hall, West side. Located a crabapple with no marker. Believed to have been given in honor of George Stone by the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association.
Tippo, Oswald Unknown -- DuBois Library Courtyard. Located.
Vander Stelt, Arline Unknown 1991 Southwest Residential Area. Unable to locate.
Walton, Judson C. Jr. Crabapple 1986 School of Management, Northwest side. Planted in memory of Judson C. Walton Jr. from his brothers at Phi Mu Delta.
 
 




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