The Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial on the Moscow campus honors all University of Idaho students (aka Vandals) who passed away while they were enrolled at the University. As a permanent space for quiet reflection, remembrance, hope and healing, the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is open and welcoming for all who visit, year round.

Our community has found strength by leaning on fellow Vandals for support. Our mutual experiences and shared values have reinforced our bonds as more than just a student body but rather as a family that demonstrates our humility and care for one another. The Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is an embodiment of that bond, empowering each user to engage in their own personal rituals of remembrance. The incorporation of intimate and shared moments of reflection and interaction will evoke a sense of security, foster hope, and provide a place that has a lasting presence on campus.

Hunter Anderson

Quinn Anderson

Korbyn Averett

Bernardo Bautista

Ben Borkowski

Harper Drake

Jade Fredericks

John Gross

Cole Kelsey

Ryan Lorensen

Aaron Magalsky

Madailein McLenna

Hoa “Will” Nguyen

Syringa Riley

Kelsey Starman

Taylor Swartz

Ashley Summers

David Wester

Ozzy Wexler

Jackson Wiedenfeld

scott lawrence, associate professor

karl hunt, teaching assistant

matt wiegand, teaching assistant

Collaborators

JSL Engineering

University of Idaho College of Art and Architecture Faculty, Staff, and Students

Cobblestone Landscaping

Alex Cochran - Graphic Design

Roshni Prakash - Signage Text

Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial Committee

Celine Acord, UI AES

University of Idaho Dean of Students Office

University of Idaho Facilities

UI Raven Scholars

University of Idaho Center for Disability Access and Resources

University of Idaho Marketing and Communications

University of Idaho Foundation and Advancement

“AN Best of Design Awards”      

Architects’ Newspaper. Best of Design Issue – December 2024

Jackson, David.

“Oasis of Reflection”       

Here We Have Idaho Magazine

Fall 2024 Issue, Cover Story.

MacKenzie Belley.

“Healing by Design: University of Idaho Students reflect on building the Vandal Healing Garden”       

“Architecture Students Spend Summer Constructing Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial”

“How a Group of University of Idaho Students are Working to Preserve the Memory of Lost Vandals”

KREM News. MacKenzie Belley – Multi-Segment Story, February 27 - August 7, 2024

“Vandal Healing Garden Dedication”

The Today Show. On-Air Segment – June 24, 2024

Duggan, Alexandra.

“The Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial began with grief.  The Architecture became a journey of hope and Togetherness.”       

The Spokesman-Review. July 21, 2024, A1

Kuipers, Anthony

“Vandal Healing Garden: a New Memorial for Grieving and Peace on UI Campus”  

Idaho State Journal – July 10, 2024

Paterson, Lauren

“UI Memorial Garden to Come this Summer”

Northwest Public Broadcasting – March 14, 2024

“KLEW Community Hero: UI Architecture Students designing Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial”

KLEW News. Christopher Mitchell – March 2, 2024

“How a Group of University of Idaho Students are working to Preserve the Memory of Lost Vandals”

KREM News. MacKenzie Belley – February 27, 2024

“Building a Place for Hope and Healing”

Letter from the President, University of Idaho – November 17, 2023

Swanson, Georgia.

“UI hosts Design Charrette for Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial”

The Argonaut – October 2, 2023

2024 A’N Best of Design Award

Architect’s Newspaper