Alma Mater won't be back in time for commencement; repair cost triples
March 5, 2013 1:03 PM
The Alma Mater sculpture's problems are more extensive than initial inspections showed and the iconic sculpture will not be back on campus in time for commencement, officials said today.
The price tag for the restoration of the 5-ton bronze statue will also triple, to more than $360,000, with the cost covered by alumni funds, officials said. The original cost of the project was $99,962.
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The price tag for the restoration of the 5-ton bronze statue will also triple, to more than $360,000, with the cost covered by alumni funds, officials said. The original cost of the project was $99,962.
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