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Senior Class Gifts: 1861 – Present SENIOR CLASS GIFTS: 1861 – PRESENT 2012 Nittany Lion Shrine Historical Display and Beautification The class of 2012 will create an historical display about the Nittany Lion Shrine, its creation, and sculptor Heinz Warneke. A gift of the class of 1940, the Lion Shrine is now one of the most recognized and photographed locations on campus. The display will be located adjacent to the Lion Shrine so it will not interfere with the Shrine’s natural environment or photo opportunities. The class will also provide funds for improved lighting, better accessibility, and landscape improvements to the surrounding area, which will make the Shrine more visitor-friendly, any time of year. 2011 Penn State Veterans Plaza The Class of 2011 will create a plaza that honors all Penn State veterans, with special recognition to Lt. Michael P. Murphy (’98 Lib). Penn Staters have bravely served in the military dating back to the Civil War and the University now has the largest ROTC program of any non-military institution. Lt. Murphy is the only Penn State alumnus to receive the Medal of Honor, after he perished in Afghanistan in 2005 while leading a Navy Seal Team behind enemy lines. He was the first American awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan. The plaza will be located near the northeast corner of Old Main, near the intersection of Pollock Road and the Henderson Mall. 2010 Marsh Meadow Boardwalk and Overlook at the Arboretum (Planning/Construction in progress) The Class of 2010 will establish a boardwalk and overlook across the James J. and Lynn D. Ramage Marsh Meadow in The Arboretum at Penn State, a 370- acre living laboratory. The Marsh Meadow has been seeded with 3-foot high switch grass and edged with trees and shrubs common to wet areas in order to simulate a marsh. The boardwalk will act as the “front door” to the Arboretum from central campus and be an aesthetic feature in its own right, providing a “bridge” over an impassable wet area. This is a significant gift as 2009-2010 marks the opening of the Arboretum and it will be a highly visible and heavily used feature in the Arboretum landscape. 2009 Restoration and Display of the Old Main Bell Cast in 1874, the bronze bell in the tower of Old Main has not rung since the last day of class in June 1929, and can be seen only by visitors to the limited-access bell tower. The class funded the removal of the bell from the tower, its restoration and display near the west entrance of Old Main so that it can be appreciated as a symbol of Penn State's heritage. Following the dedication for the gift, the bell was rung properly for the first time in more than 70 years. 2008 Gateway Element at Atherton and Curtin Roads The gateway entrance to the University Park campus is located at the intersection of Atherton Street and Curtin Road. A prominent entryway for students and returning alumni, this gateway welcomes visitors to west side of campus. The gateway is designed to complement the styles of the other campus entryways such as the Allen Street Gates (class gift of 1916), the Pugh Street Gates (1925), and the Beaver Stadium Landmark Sign (1992). 2007 Celebration Garden at Rec Hall To honor Rec Hall’s 80 year history, a Celebration Garden was chosen to improve the area in front of the building’s main entrance with a garden and seating. Adjacent to the Lion Shrine and the Nittany Lion Inn, the class funds enhance this historic landmark by adding further beauty to the University Park campus and improved a section of the campus that sees a tremendous number of visitors. This plaza is a welcome spot for students to relax between classes or after a visit to the gym, and a meeting place for alumni and visitors. 2006 East Sub-Campus Tulip Tree Promenade and Endowment The tulip trees are located in the renovated part of east campus (formerly Lot 80), which includes the Business, Forest Resources, and Food Science buildings, as well as the new location for the University Creamery. The promenade, which begins at the Creamery plaza and ends at the meadow in front of the Business and Forest Resources buildings, is lined with tulip trees, which reach a height of 80 feet or more. The class purchased thirty- one trees and ensured their longevity through a maintenance endowment similar to that for the historic elms that line the Allen Street Mall. 2005 HUB-Robeson Center Sesquicentennial Commemorative Piece Renowned artist William Culbertson created this promenade along the HUB lawn that explores 150 years of campus life in honor of Penn State’s Sesquicentennial. The five pillars detail different periods in the University’s history and depict various aspects of student life, activities, athletics, and cultural events. 2004 Willard Plaza The class funded renovations to the area on the Pollock Road side of Willard Building, to be similar in design to the plaza in front of the HUB-Robeson Cultural Center. Besides making the area more aesthetically pleasing, the renovations added more seating, bicycle racks, and wireless access for students who like to work and study between classes. The monies raised were used to fund the center seating area, giving students a place to relax in this heavily traveled campus area. 2003 HUB-Robeson Center Mural Famous for his panoramic, building-sized work, New York City artist Richard J. Haas used oil and acrylic paint on canvas to create the HUB-Robeson Center Mural, which depicts the past 50 years of the University's history. Highlighting important people, events, and milestones, the mural was dedicated inside the HUB-Robeson Cultural Center on the University Park campus, on February 22, 2005, Penn State's 150th birthday. 2002 Historic Street Clock Project The class funded the installation of historical street clocks on the University Park campus. Four clocks were installed in strategic locations throughout campus: on Curtain Road between the Forum and Palmer Museum; by the new chemistry building along Shortlidge Mall; in the HUB plaza in front of Osmond Lab; by the gazebo on the HUB lawn. The seniors voted to dedicate the gift to the memory of the victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The clock located on the south side of the HUB lawn was a 50th year reunion gift from the Class of 1952. 2001 Historic Light Restoration Project The Shepherd's Crook fixtures along the Allen Street Mall are modeled as closely as possible to the lights that existed throughout campus over a century ago. This class gift not only enhances the beauty of campus, but increases campus safety in accordance with the University's campus safety project, “Take Back the Night.” In addition, these lights cast their glow downward, not up into the sky, keeping with the region's environmental efforts to keep walkways bright, not the sky. 2000 Living Machine The Living Machine, which is located at the Center for Sustainability by Porter Road, is an ecologically sound water-treatment facility designed to turn murky water into crystal clear, fresh water. It is chemical and odor-free and costs less to operate than conventional waste treatment techniques. The Living Machine is made up of a series of tanks with live plants, trees, grass, algae, koi, goldfish, tiny freshwater shrimp, snails, and a plethora of microorganisms and bacteria. Each tank is a mini-ecosystem designed to eat or break down waste in about four days. 1999 HUB Aquarium – The Living Classroom The idea to include an aquarium in the HUB renovation project originated with the Penn State Marine Science Society and was supported by the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences, Earth and Mineral Sciences, Engineering, and the Eberly College of Science. The Living Classroom consists of two aquariums that function as laboratories for teaching environmental science, biology, and chemistry to students. One aquarium is a 300-gallon saltwater tank for coral reef fish and the other is a 120-gallon freshwater tank for African lake fish. Not only is the Living Classroom used for educational purposes, it is a popular meeting place for students. The Eberly College of Science made a gift to support ongoing maintenance of the aquarium. 1998 HUB Terrace The HUB lawn has always been a popular gathering place for students when the winter weather breaks. To enhance this popular place on campus, the class donated the funds to include a terrace as part of the HUB-Robeson Center renovation project. The terrace spans the front of the HUB with tables for students and faculty to study, eat, and meet outside. Trees are planted on the outskirts of the terrace and a rock features a plaque acknowledging the class. 1997 Peace Garden By choosing the Peace Garden as their gift, the class hoped to give students, staff, and faculty an open space for study, conversation, and relaxation away from the regular campus congestion. Located between the HUB-Robeson Center and the Henderson Mall, the Peace Garden was designed in part by three landscape architecture professors and a landscape construction professor. The garden features twenty-eight London Plane trees, Pennsylvania blue flagstone walkways, teak benches, and limestone boulders. The garden's white color scheme, chosen to represent peace and harmony, is achieved by seasonally planted flowers such as pansies and chrysanthemums. 1996 Elm Tree Endowment Penn State holds one of the last great American elm stands in the country, with over four hundred elm trees placed around campus, seventy of which are located on the Allen Street Mall. To help preserve these aging beauties, the class created an Elm Tree Endowment.
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