How did the Jim Henson Statue and Memorial Garden come about?
A – Every year, the graduating classes at Maryland decide on a class gift. The class of 1998, through its Senior Council, decided they would donate a statue of Jim Henson (with Kermit) to honor his contributions to the university and the world. The class of 1999 gave funds to provide for a memorial garden where the statue could be placed and enjoyed. The class of 1994 also donated funds toward the $217,000 project. Go back to the top of the page Q – Where is the statue located? A – The statue is in a memorial garden designed by landscape architect Philip Cho on the grounds of the Adele Stamp Student Union at Campus Drive and Union Lane. Go back to the top of the page Q – Tell me about the dedication ceremony and coverage. A – The dedication ceremony took place at 11:00 am on September 24th at the Stamp Student Union. NBC’s Williard Scott – who worked with Jim Henson – was the Master of Ceremonies. A giant Kermit inflatable also made an appearance. Some 400 people attended the event inc
