The concept of the Peace Garden at Fresno State was born when a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, prophet of nonviolence and Father of the Human Rights movement in the 20th century, was dedicated on Oct. 2, 1990.

The memorial was the result of combined efforts of students, faculty, staff, and administration at Fresno State. Various community groups, including members of the Indian community from the Valley, provided financial assistance.

Soon after the dedication, the Peace Garden Advisory Committee was formed to pursue the goal of a Peace Garden.

Artist Search and Community Fund Drive for the Jane Addams Memorial

How to submit an artist for consideration or donate to the fund drive. See the photo gallery and read FresnoStateNews.com press releases.

Links

The Birth of a Concept: Information, history, where it's located, and future plans

Reserving the Peace Garden or Speakers' Platform

Current monuments: Facts and Photos

Peace Garden Women of Peace Nominees and their Biographies