Cherry Trees - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville AR - Gifts from Other Countries on Waymarking.com

"The five cherry trees are planted between Ozark Hall and Old Main to mark the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. They also recognize two decades of collaboration between the University of Arkansas and Shimane University, and are marked with a plaque embedded in a nearby sidewalk.

“Five is a very auspicious number in Japanese culture, and trees are important symbols of strength, resilience and longevity,” said Adams, an early participant in the Arkansas/Shimane exchange.

“These trees will remain with us as a fitting tribute to our lasting friendship with Shimane and with the people of Japan, and a good omen for many years of friendship to come.”

“It seems a fitting location,” said Gearhart. “Ozark Hall to the south is the new home of our International Education programs. It’s also home to our Honors College, which administers one of the largest study abroad endowments in the country. And to the north of us is Old Main, home of the Fulbright College, named for Senator J. William Fulbright. Fulbright was an Arkansas alumnus, a former president of the university and creator of the Fulbright International Exchange Program.” (above text from (visit link)

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The plaque reads as follows:

Celebrating 20 years of

cooperation and friendship

through international exchange

and the 100th anniversary

of the gift of cherry trees to the

United States of America from Japan

Consulate General of Japan in Nashville

Shimane University

Spring International Language Center

University of Arkansas

dedicated on the 18th of September 2012

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