The man who started it all! The life-sized, bronze "Ben on the Bench" that sits at 37th Street and Locust Walk was sculpted by George Lundeen. Commissioned by the Class of 1962, the statue was presented as part of the class's 25th Reunion Gift to the University and unveiled in September of 1987. Over the years, visiting dignitaries such as Desmond Tutu, Bill Cosby, Hillary Clinton, and Vanna White have taken a moment to pose with Ben.

Did You Know... Franklin is reading The Pennsylvania Gazette, one of his own publications.