Numa - University of Arkansas - Ft. Smith
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N 35° 22.890 W 094° 22.318
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Bronze sculpture of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith mascot, Numa the Lion
Waymark Code: WMDA51
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2011
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Numa the Lion is a bronze sculpture located at UAFS's home court: Stubblefield Center. The lion is placed on a 5' tall brick foundation on a corner of a busy intersection on campus. Numa is the school's official mascot. School colors are navy, white, and burgundy. Approximate enrollment at UAFS ranges from 7,000-8,000. UAFS is a member of the NCAA, Division 2.
Text on plaque:
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Numa
Jon D. Hair, Sculptor
Commissioned to enhance campus beautification and appreciation for the visual arts with funds generously provided by
Sally McSpadden Boreham and Pearl D. Raney
Numa Committee:
Beth Presley, Chair/ Mark Horn/ Dustin Smith
Peter Cullum/ Stacey Jones/ Wanda Srygley
Susan Devero/ Michael King/ Mary Beth Sudduth
Steve Dobbs/ Don Lee/ Anne Thomas
Dr. Keith Fudge/ Dr. Marta Loyd/ Peggy Weidman
Richard Gunselman/ Michael Pharis/ Louis Whorton
Johannah Hendrex/ Dr. Henry Rinne/ William H. Wilson
Sherron Shuffield
Chancellor Paul B. Beran, Ph.D. and First Lady Janice H. Beran
Dedicated April 28, 2010
School name: University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Artist: Jon D. Hair
Year Created/Dedicated: 2010
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