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1. Buildings / Spaces

   1. Academic & Administrative

      1. Swenson Civil Engineering

         With a LEED Gold Certification, a grass roof, and wood repurposed from pickle barrels, the Swenson Civil Engineering (SCiv) building is a fine home for those studying to address the regional and national needs for qualified Civil Engineers. The program focuses specifically 
         on Environmental and Water Resources, Geotechnical, Structural, and Transportation engineering. 

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         James I (’59 Chemistry UMD) and wife Susan Swenson have contributed to the construction of the Swenson Civil Engineering Building as well as supporting science and research program scholarships and fellowships at UMD since 1994. Since the Swenson Endowments began, UMD has awarded scholarships to over 200 students. (Year 2011)

         • In the first two years it opened, the building received the Gold Level LEED Certification(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the Educational Facility Design Award from AIA (American Institute of Architects), and the Evergreen Award from EcoStructure magazine.