The bronze statue of former IU President and Chancellor Herman B. Wells, which is located in the open air pavilion near the Rose Well House, was installed in 2000, the same year that Wells passed away. Wells is credited with elevating the status of Indiana University and the statue serves to commemorate the accomplishments brought to the university by Wells. However, there is one "hidden" fact. The sculptor who created the statue is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota, a Big Ten rival of IU's and so to remain faithful to his roots, he carved "University of Minnesota- Go Gophers," out of sight, under the brim of Wells' hat. Courtney Deckard