In the rotunda, Curtiss has a small rendition of what the full statue will look like, alongside a model of Joe Vandal’s head.

Sculpture artist Gareth Curtiss spent the week talking to students on campus and creating a scale model of the future bronze ...

The university says a Montana-based artist will sculpt the clay model live on campus and give a lecture about the process.

"It's very upsetting to see someone destroy artwork or work that's been done for the community,” said building owner Craig Murakami.