Facility Tour
1 - Bill and JoElla Toller Celebration Bell
With its face turned toward the University of Arkansas campus, the Bill and JoElla Toller Celebration Bell is a distinctive feature of the JYH Alumni House and is rung in celebration of victories of all kinds for the University.
2 - Bogle Terrace
The Bogle Terrace spans the front of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. Looking out over the balcony rail offers a beautiful view of the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and the University of Arkansas campus.
3 - Boyer Board Room
The Boyer Board Room is the home of the Arkansas Alumni Association Board. The vaulted ceiling and floor to ceiling windows that overlook the University of Arkansas Campus combine to create an open and spacious atmosphere.
4 - Boyer Hall
Welcome to Boyer Hall. The most versatile room within the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House, Boyer Hall has hosted small luncheons, elegant dinners, press conferences, and game day rallies, to name a few. This large banquet hall features vaulted ceilings, a natural Arkansas Stone fireplace, and walls of glass that provide a splendid view of the University campus.
5 - Fair Walkway and William R. "Bill" Ferrell Alumni Courtyard
The Fair Walkway and the Ferrell Alumni Courtyard are located in the front of the JYH Alumni House and are framed by Sturgis Hall and Boyer Hall. Looking out over the Fair Walkway presents a beautiful view of the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and the University of Arkansas Campus.
6 - William H. Sturgis Alumni Hall
Sturgis Hall embraces all who enter the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House with its elegant, yet comfortable furnishings and its open, spacious design. This unique room often serves as a reception hall and can accommodate up to 150 people for such an event.
7 - North Patio
The North Patio is located just outside the north doors of Sturgis Hall facing Maple Street. The North Patio serves as a recognition patio for groups and organizations that are cornerstone donors to the Alumni House.
8 - Underwood Library
The Underwood Library preserves and displays memorabilia that document the history and traditions of the University of Arkansas. We share the memories of those whose lives have been touched by their connection to the University of Arkansas through the items that have been so graciously donated or loaned for display in this rich collection.
9 - Greenwood Conference Room
The Greenwood Conference Room is located on the second floor of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House and overlooks the West Patio and Fairhead Colonnade. This midsize conference room hosts a variety of meetings and events throughout the year in addition to serving as the primary location for Alumni Staff meetings.
10 - Delta Gamma Patio
The Delta Gamma Patio or West Patio is located on the west side of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. It is a wonderful outdoor space surrounded by landscaped gardens and featuring the Delta Gamma Anchor.
11 - Rutledge Conference Room
The Rutledge Conference Room is located on the second floor in the Executive Wing of the JYH Alumni House and serves as the Executive Conference Room.
12 - Rocky the Razorback
Rocky the Razorback sits proudly on the grounds of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. Rocky has his origins in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Strawberry Substation at Bald Knob, Arkansas. The 19,000-pound limestone Razorback and his stone football are the creation of Orville Skaggs. Mr. Skaggs carved the sculpture out of limestone found at the Strawberry Substation at the request of Elbert Baker (BSA '71 MS '76), Mr. Skaggs' son-in-law who was the resident director of the substation at the time. The Razorback sculpture was completed in 1980 and resided at the Strawberry Substation for the next 20 years. The station closed in 1994 and Rocky was relocated to his new home at the JYH Alumni House in 2000.
