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The crown jewel of UTEP’s Campus Transformation project, completed in 2015, is the 11-acre Centennial Plaza, which includes an oval grassy area two-thirds the size of a football field bordered by the Union, Psychology, Administration and Geological Sciences buildings. Multi-textured paseos, decorative lighting, and native and drought-resistant landscaping add color and ambience. Among the plaza’s other attractions are a steel bridge, two water features, fire pits and a 130-seat amphitheater. Just as important are the 1,700 feet of arroyos and 1,000 feet of acequias that help capture and funnel storm water to replenish the underground aquifer. The Wi-Fi accessible site has become a popular destination for campus and community members and serves as the campus living room.
The crown jewel of UTEP’s Campus.
The cultural exhibit located on the western edge of Centennial Plaza was a gift from the people of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan to the people of the United States. Bhutanese officials asked that the Lhakhang be erected at UTEP because of the institution’s strong ties to the country. Bhutanese artisans created it for the 2008 Smithsonian Institution Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The building’s exterior showcases Bhutanese artistry. The interior is lined with intricate murals and figures that help tell the story of the history of Bhutan. UTEP celebrated its grand opening on campus in 2015.
