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Friday, May 09, 2008
University seeks return
of Pearson portrait
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Get latest headlines via RSS feedsRegrettably, the portrait of Paul Pearson, Miami's 18th president who served from 1981-1993, is missing from the main entrance in Pearson Hall.
The portrait was painted by a Miami alumnus who attended school during President Pearson's tenure and installed in the Pearson Hall lobby at the request of the late President's family. Fortunately, Dr. Pearson's wife, children and grandchildren were able to view the portrait before it was reported missing, but needless to say, its disappearance is a terrible disappointment and very painful to the family.
If you have knowledge of the whereabouts of the painting or can arrange its return, please contact me at snydersd@muohio.edu or via my cell number, (513) 330-2012.
The return of the painting to its rightful place has nothing to do with sanctioning or blaming anyone involved in its safe return. It has everything to do with allowing the Miami community to continue to honor a beloved and widely admired former president, and to convey to the Pearson family the university's everlasting respect for their husband, father and grandfather.
Steve Snyder
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Office of the President
