Penn State’s Senior Class Gift Committee announced on Oct. 27 the class of 2010's gift to the University: the Marsh Meadow Boardwalk and Overlook at the Arboretum. The committee stands here with Rodney Erickson, executive vice president and provost of the University. From left: Kyle Lutes (gift development chairperson), Mike Lampariello (overall chairperson), Amanda Estep (student relations chairperson), Jenny Lubkin (marketing chairperson), Emily Hebner (events chairperson), Dr. Erickson, and Alyssa Rosenblum (communications chairperson).

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Seniors so far have pledged more than $19,000 to the project -- seen here in an artist’s rendering -- which will establish a boardwalk and overlook across the James J. and Lynn D. Ramage Marsh Meadow in The Arboretum at Penn State.

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Mike Lampariello said that "the boardwalk will serve as a 'front door' for pedestrians entering the Arboretum and contribute significantly to the Arboretum's mission of 'scholarship, research, and education of the natural landscape.'"

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Provost Erickson, here shaking hands with Alyssa Rosenblum, accepted the gift on behalf of the University.

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The committee shared celebratory cakes with members of the University community.

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The cake was delicious.

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Numerous University staff members as well as students attended the announcement.

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The gift committee, along with Arboretum and other University staff, surround a sketch of the winning proposal.

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Members of the committee show their unmistakable excitement about their class gift.

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