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IU to remember Chancellor Wells in 'Celebration of Life' April 5
March 20, 2000
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University will remember Herman B Wells, its beloved chancellor and former president, with a special program April 5 at the IU Auditorium in Bloomington.
State and local elected officials, past IU presidents, distinguished alumni, faculty and student leaders have been invited to be a part of "A Celebration of Life: Remembering the Life of Herman B Wells." The program will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and will be open to the public.
The program will feature a new video being prepared on the chancellor's life, musical tributes by students in the IU School of Music, and a variety of state, local and national speakers. The event is an opportunity to celebrate Wells' life.
"Chancellor Wells was very specific in his wishes for the handling of his funeral service and we will certainly abide by his instructions," said IU President Myles Brand. "We look forward to having a celebration of life in early April to allow the community, the campuses and the state to join together in remembering this most remarkable man."
Funeral arrangements for Wells will begin on Tuesday (March 21) with a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. at Day Mortuary, located at 2701 E. Third St. in Bloomington, Ind. Services will start at 11 a.m. on Wednesday (March 22) at the First United Methodist Church of Bloomington, located at the corner of Fourth and Washington streets. A private interment ceremony will be held in Jamestown, Ind., later in the day.
At the chancellor's request, anyone inclined toward a floral remembrance should instead make a gift either to a favorite church or charity or to the Herman B Wells Acquisition Fund at the IU Main Library, c/o IU Foundation, Showalter House, P.O. Box 500, Bloomington, IN 47402.
These arrangements are in strict compliance with the written wishes of Chancellor Wells.
(Christopher Simpson, 812-855-0850, csimpson@indiana.edu)
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