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Group Gatherings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your group would like to gather at the fire circle and you are 51ÁÔÆæ academic or university staff, please use ROAR to schedule your event. Search the location \u201cMER Fire Circle\u201d under \u201c25Live Pro.\u201d You will receive an email when your event is confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a community partner and would like to use this space, please contact Dr.\u00a0Mark Freeland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installation Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, the grandfather stones arrived and were placed. We thank all who joined us as we sang with the rising sun, and setting moon, sharing our good energy with the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are grateful for the support received from\u00a0Bader Philanthropies, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0and Dr. Isabel L. Bader who funded this site for celebrating and reflecting on our connection to the place where we live in the form of a Fire Circle on campus located on the green in the circle drive by the original campus quad; by Holton, Merrill, and Johnston Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This aerial photo shows the\u00a0 location of the fire circle illustrating how much space would be taken by the installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here is an early illustration of the design created by Oneida Architect Chris Cornelius the founder of\u00a0Studio:Indigenous<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n