Indiana University of Pennsylvania held a tree dedication ceremony on campus Wednesday afternoon in commemoration of its 150th anniversary.
The white oak tree was planted in the green space north of Wilson Hall on campus, where Weyandt Hall used to stand. The dedication was in partnership with the Allegheny Arboretum, which was established 25 years ago and spans the entirety of the 354-acre campus.
IUP professor of plant ecology Dr. Michael Tyree and landscape architect Barbara Hauge of Indiana are co-executive directors of the board that oversees the arboretum. Tyree spoke about the symbolism behind dedicating a tree.
The dedication was one of the last events marking the 150th anniversary of the university.
