The University of Florida carillon is nestled atop perhaps one of the most iconic sites on campus – Century Tower. At the top of each hour and at 12:35 p.m. each weekday, the carillon’s bells and chimes resonate throughout campus.
In its 30 years at UF, the carillon has transitioned from the center of controversy to a cherished campus icon.
At the carillon’s dedication in 1979, numerous protesters disputed the use of student funds for the instrument. Hand-held signs read “Education, Not Decoration,” as the students marched near Century Tower.
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