What seems to be a random set of three columns on the southwest corner of campus actually hold a unique piece of Wichita State lore. The columns were originally part of the Carnegie/Morrison Library, which were part of the 1964 fire that hit the campus.
As the building, where the Ulrich Museum of Art is today, was being razed, Wichita State alumna Kathlien Edmiston staged a protest by sitting on one of the columns to prevent them from being bulldozed and led the campaign to preserve them. Thanks to her efforts, students today can see a bit of Wichita State history every time they come to campus.