This memorial sculpture is of Maryland alumnus and Muppets creator Jim Henson. The sculpture resides in the Henson Memorial Garden outside of Adele H. Stamp Student Union. The sculpture's commission was
presided by Jane Henson and Bonnie Erickson. After an extensive contest, sculptor
Jay Hall Carpenter was chosen. The bronze sculpture of Kermit the Frog and its creator was a gift from the classes
1994, 1998, and 1999. The 450 pound statue
was unveil
ed on September 24th 2003.