The Tree of Peace
Posted: November 1, 2011
After a long journey to ATSU’s Arizona campus, the Tree of Peace, which symbolizes oral health as a bridge to peace nationwide, was officially unveiled and dedicated May 26 before more than 40 guests.
The bronze sculpture, which was funded by ATSU-ASDOH supporters, is the first to be installed in the United States and symbolizes the pioneering partnership of medicine and education and the enduring desire to achieve peace within the global community.
Pictured are (right) ATSU-ASDOH Dean Jack Dillenberg, D.D.S., M.P.H., and (left) Adam Stabholz, D.M.D., dean, faculty of dental medicine, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who are standing with (center) Hedva Ser, a renowned contemporary artist who sculpted the Tree of Peace.
The original sculpture is located at the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine,where it symbolizes the peaceful, pioneering partnership between Israeli and Palestinian dental students at the university and also Al-Quds University, both of which are located in Jerusalem, Israel.