New Science Building Giving Opportunities

Supporting Green Design

Construction of Susquehanna University's new $33 million science building has begun, and with it comes a special and creative opportunity for donors to leave a legacy by supporting the top priority in the Changing Lives, Building Futures campaign.

When it opens in 2010, the new 75,000-square-foot facility will demonstrate Susquehanna's commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness. The building is designed to meet or exceed the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification criteria.

Periodic Table Courtyard

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"Green" elements of the building will include:

• the use of recycled materials in the construction
• an energy-efficient HVAC system
• water-reduction capabilities
• daylight harvesting
• a rooftop greenhouse

The university will also earn a LEED certification point for innovation by way of an education exhibit that helps visitors see and comprehend these energy-saving and environmentally friendly features. This exhibit will be housed in a central location and feature computer kiosks that enable users to call up various building features, read about design elements, see real-time energy usage and learn more about the LEED process.

With gifts of as little as $450 spread over three years, donors can support the effort and help earn the LEED point - and have their names attached permanently to the project.

For a gift of $450, payable over a period of up to three years, your name(s) will be displayed in the Pine donor category on a large wall near the exhibit, identifying you as an important supporter of the project. For a gift of $1,500, payable over a period of up to three years, your name(s) will be displayed in the Jade donor category on the wall near the exhibit, identifying you as an important supporter of the project. For a gift of $5,000, payable over a period of up to three years, you as an Emerald donor can choose one of 115 pavers in the Periodic Table of Elements courtyard patio outside the building's north entrance. We will engrave the your name(s) on the paver. If you have a preferred element, you can request it; but availability is on a first-come, first-served basis, and some have already been purchased. You can check element availability here. Paver Design Detail

If you're interested
Gifts or pledges can be made online or by contacting the Susquehanna University Fund office by e-mail or phone at 570-372-4117.

Payments can be spread out over a maximum of three years. If you make a multiyear gift commitment, a first installment is due on or before June 30, 2009, in order to guarantee inclusion of your name(s) on the interior wall or in the courtyard patio.

Donors have up to 50 characters to enter the recognition name of their choice. Please include names or family names only. You may also choose to honor or memorialize a special person. Do not include phrases, please.

. . . and come fall 2010 . . .
We look forward to opening the building and celebrating your contribution to the project! Thanks for helping "LEED" the way.

Major Gifts

Naming opportunities are available at many other levels for spaces within the new science building, such as classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices. For more information about these opportunities, please contact Doug Seaberg, assistant vice president for gift planning, at Seaberg@susqu.edu or (570) 372-4408.