Sits to the west of Hovey Hall on the Quad.
A gift from the Class of 1967 in honor of Robert G. Bone
Willing to lend a hand
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History
The Hand of Friendship was designed by artist and architect William Wright. The bronze sculpture was installed as a gift from the Class of 1967 in honor of Robert G. Bone, who served as Illinois State’s president from 1956 until his retirement in 1967.
Bone was beloved by the campus community, and particularly students, as he guided the University through a decade of change. Enrollment tripled, 15 new buildings were constructed, and the University’s name changed from Illinois State Normal during Bone’s years as president.
The Hand of Friendship represents the selfless nature of Bone's presidency, and his tendency to act for the greater good of the academic community.
