Rice University is celebrating it's centennial this year.
Several sculptures have been added to the campus.
Today I'm sharing one of my favorites.
The Owl is the mascot for Rice.
Here I am with Sammy.
The newest Sammy on campus is this magnificent Bronze Barn Owl
by sculptor Geoffrey Dashwood.
Ralph and Becky O'Connor, longtime Rice supporters, donated the sculpture to Rice.
The owl has been placed in a grove of oak trees just east of Rice Memorial Center,
where it's surrounded by a patch of impatiens, a bed of Asian jasmine
and a circle of low limestone benches.
by sculptor Geoffrey Dashwood.
Ralph and Becky O'Connor, longtime Rice supporters, donated the sculpture to Rice.
The owl has been placed in a grove of oak trees just east of Rice Memorial Center,
where it's surrounded by a patch of impatiens, a bed of Asian jasmine
and a circle of low limestone benches.
This peaceful space, a blend of art and nature,
has been dedicated as the Milus E. Hindman Garden.
Rice is a beautiful university to visit, linger, sit under the magnificent oaks.
Education and beauty all in one place.
Be sure to bring your camera!
Thank you to Mary for Mosaic Monday
and the wonderful hosts of My World.
Wishing you WELL and much JOY!
29 comments:
You look so cute with Sammy! And the bronze owl is beautiful. It has such a wise look...very calming and peaceful.
Those sculptures are beautiful! I love the picture with you and Sammy too. :-) What fun!
Sammy is beautiful and you look great by his side.
I love your picture with Sammy! :)
So adorable sculpture, your pictures are great!
Léia
I love owls and this barn owl statue is just a gorgeous statue. Great shot of you and Sammy the owl, a keeper for sure.
That is a wonderful sculpture so graceful and the owl certainly does look knowing, doesn't he?!
Hi Snap! It's nice to see you!
I love the owl sculpture..it is very sleek and modern in design.
A stunning sculpture Snap. Nice photo of you and Sammy too!
Judith
It is good to see you. I really like that sculpture...it appeals to my modern side. Hope you have a great week!
Nice to see a photo of you, Snap! Looks like a fun day.
The owl statue is so smooth-looking, I'd love to touch it.
Hi Snap~ Sammy looks sleek and oh so wise :)
A gorgeous sculpture. I love the smoothness and colour of it. V
Very Nice! I love to visit colleges.
Sherry
Well you look so cute with Sammy! The owl is magnificent. We have one that lives in our woods. I sat and starred at him one day. He won. They are so peaceful. One wonders what is going on in their mind.
What fun! And what a beautiful owl sculpture. Thanks for sharing this post on a grey Monday here in MN.
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What a lovely picture and I love the bronze owl
Beautiful sculpture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Fun shot of you and Sammy. The bronze owl is great.
Hi Snap, my first to see in photo! Very pretty picture.
I think Sammy is cute, but a little bit shy!
lol. It seems like you got yourself a new friend. :)
It does look like a beautiful campus, nice shots.
How cute Sammy is...
Have a wonderful week,
Markus
Great mosaic!
I adore Owls and so this share is really fun!
superbe la premiere photo ;) et la chouette est tres belle
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Aww..we missed this. We love to hang out in Rice -cool and pleasant! My girls love the huge trees.. also they enjoy feeding the squirrels. Lovely photo with Sammy, Snap -beautiful smile! :)
What a cute photo of the two of you! I think that an owl is a great mascot for a university.
Oh I had friends that graduated from Rice, of course my memories are about the "Mob" band at the football games...we will have to stop on campus one day and see this
awww, I love this !
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