BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie presided over the dedication of the George Taliaferro Plaza Friday afternoon, unveiling a bronze statue of Taliaferro, one of the most important and influential individuals in the history of Indiana University and IU Athletics.
McRobbie led this afternoon's dedication ceremony, which took place on the newly-dedicated plaza which is located on the ground level of Memorial Stadium outside of the North End Zone facility. Other speakers at the event included IU Board of Trustee member Quinn Buckner, Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass, head football coach Tom Allen, Senior Associate Athletic Director Anthony Thompson, and senior linebacker Reakwon Jones.