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MAC to Millennium, University of Maryland Archives
Sadat Chair for Population Development and Peace-established in 1997 to continue the peace-building efforts of Anwar Sadat, slain Egyptian president; based in the Department of Government and Politics
Sculptures-there are 8 sculptures on campus:
- "Night - Day" sculpture resembling Stonehenge along the path between Holzapfel and H. J. Patterson Halls (see also "Night-Day")
- untitled sculpture behind the Architecture Building, given in memory of Herbert E. Rycroft II, sculpted by Raymond Kaskey in 1972.
- "Bradford," a metal sculpture in front of the Chemistry Building; created by Lila Katzen and given to the University by Lila and George Snow, professor of physics from 1958 to 1992.
- two glazed ceramic lions imported from China on either side of the doorway to the Institute for Global Chinese Affairs in Francis Scott Key Hall.
- Henson Statue outside the Stamp Student Union dedicated to alumnus and Muppets creator Jim Henson in 2003 (see also Henson Statue)
- "Bird's I View" statue of a blue bird by Michele Colburn near Lot 1; it was originally sponsored by the Prince George's Arts Council and was placed on the campus through the generosity of Patsy Mote.
- Bust of Charles E. White in the Chemistry Library; White was professor of chemistry from 1938 to 1968 and department chair in 1966 and 1967; he was professor emeritus from 1968 to 1973; the Chemistry Library is named for him.
- Bust of Glenn L. Martin in Glenn L. Martin Hall.
Seal-the university's original seal was based upon the Great Seal of Maryland; it incorporated the arms of the Calvert and Crossland families and the figures of a farmer and a fisherman, representing the estates of Lord Baltimore, founder of Maryland; the new seal, introduced in 1998, consists of a globe in the four colors of the Maryland state flag, the date 1856, honoring the founding of the Maryland Agricultural College, and the words "University of Maryland"
Severn Building-constructed in 1958; named for the Severn River; home to the Office of Technical Liaison
Shipley Field-constructed in 1954; named in 1956
for H. Burton Shipley, basketball and baseball coach for the University
of Maryland
Shoemaker Building-constructed in 1931; named for Samuel M. Shoemaker, chairman of the Board of Regents, 1916-1933
Shriver Laboratory-constructed in 1938; named for George McLean Shriver, member of the Board of Regents, 1929 to 1935
Shuttle-UM-student-operated, free, campus bus
service for students, faculty, and staff; established in 1976
Sidewalks (2004)-there are 22 miles of sidewalks on campus
Skinner Building-constructed in 1917; named for W. W. Skinner, chairman of the Board of Regents, 1935-1941
Smith School of Business, Robert H.-named in 1998 for Robert H. Smith, developer and philanthropist; Smith is an alumnus of the class of 1950 from the business school
Soccer, men's-first organized in 1938; co-national champions in 1968; won the ACC championship 14 years in a row, ending in 1966, and in 1971; they were ACC Tournament Champions in 1996 and 2002 and appeared in the NCAA Semifinals in 1963, 1969, 1998, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Soccer, women's-first organized play in 1931;
first official competition in 1987; the team has made eight NCAA Tournament
appearances in the last nine years.
Softball-the Terrapin softball team initially took to the field
in 1995 and won its first ACC championship in 1997
Somerset Hall-constructed in 1949; named for Somerset County, Maryland
Songs-several songs commonly heard at official campus events and athletic contests include the "Alma Mater," the "Maryland Victory Song," and the "Maryland Fight Song."
Sororities, African-American-Zeta Phi Beta was the first African-American sorority to establish a chapter on campus; the national sorority, headquartered in Washington, DC, granted the Eta Epsilon chapter its charter on October 14, 1973
Sororities, oldest-Kappa Kappa Gamma is the oldest sorority on campus; the chapter, originally known as Sigma Delta, was formed in 1920, only four years after women were admitted to the university.
South Campus Commons-dormitories built between 2001 and 2004; designed by Design Collective, Inc., Dennis Jankiewicz; these six dorms contain a total of 1,824 beds.
St. Mary's Hall-constructed in 1932; named for St. Mary's County, Maryland
Stamp, Adele, Student Union-constructed in 1954; named for Adele H. Stamp, dean of women (1920-1966) in 1983
Streaking-the University of Maryland was not immune to the streaking phenomenon that criss-crossed the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s; two photographs of mass streaks appeared in the 1974 Terrapin yearbook, following a quote from William Thomas, acting vice chancellor condemning these "nude running incidents." According to a Diamondback article, the University's first nude female runner streaked across Cambridge complex at 11:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 1969, pursued by at least 20 male students. Although male nude runners were nothing new to the Cambridge complex, the night before the coed's sprint was especially chaotic with two male streakers, "obscene chants, and a brief but massive panty raid."
Sundial-located in the center of McKeldin Mall; originally a gift from the Class of 1965, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and friends of Professor Uco Van Wijk, who died in 1966; renovated with donations from the Class of 1990
Super Bowl-four University of Maryland quarterbacks have played in the Super Bowl, Norman "Boomer" Esiason (Super Bowl XXIII, 1988, Cincinnati Bengals), Frank Reich (Super Bowls XXV-XXVIII, 1990-1993, Buffalo Bills), Neil O'Donnell (Super Bowl XXX, 1995, Pittsburgh Steelers and Super Bowl XXXIV, 2000, Tennessee Titans), and Scott Zolak (Super Bowl XXXI, 1996, New England Patriots)
Susquehanna Hall-constructed in 1991; named for the Susquehanna River
Swimming, men's-first organized in 1957; ACC champions from 1960 to 1964
Swimming, women's-began as intramural sport in 1924; official competition began in 1976; the women won their first ACC Championship in 2004.
Symons Hall-constructed in 1940; named for Thomas B. Symons, a 1902 graduate of the Maryland Agricultural College who later served as dean of the College of Agriculture, 1937 to 1950, acting president of the University of Maryland, 1954, and director of the Cooperative Extension Service, 1914 to 1950
