Native American Room
The Native American room mural entitled "Reflections," was painted by the artist Michael Lee Beasley. The mural was completed on April 15, 1985. The artists' statement is as follows:

The eagle was chosen as the wall theme because Native American and Alaskan students at the University of Washington relate to it—for the most Native people the eagle is a symbol of honor.

In developing the design, careful consideration was given to the overall wall space. An atypical design seemed best suited to the irregular wall space.

The design is a symbolic reflection of students’ time on campus. The great eagle represents a mature development of knowledge, skills, and spirit. In the stomach of the larger eagle is an underdeveloped eagle, which represents the student upon entering college. As students complete class requirements towards a diploma, they develop. When they complete their education, they are the better [prepared] for [life] because they have developed skills and acquired knowledge that they previously might not have had. They are then in turn enabled to help others develop.

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