At the front of the campus sit two true Wesleyan landmarks. First, the College Fountain: it has a forty-foot round, brick base and multiple water sprays. Take a close look at the fountain as you go by. You may see evidence of an unofficial tradition carried out periodically by our students—"sudsing" the fountain!
Sitting behind the College Fountain are Wesleyan’s famous pine trees. Most people, when asked what is the most notable physical feature of the Wesleyan campus, will say "the pine trees." These trees which were on site at the time of the College’s initial construction provide a beautiful welcome to our visitors. A double walkway leads from the Fountain to the main campus buildings and several park benches sit in the shade of the pine trees providing students with a comfortable place to relax or study on spring and summer days. You might even see a class or two being held beneath the pines as many faculty members use this area for a chance to get out the classroom occasionally.