OBERLIN, Ohio — Thanks to an $8 million gift from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, Oberlin College will soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art athletic facility. Named for its donor, the Austin E. Knowlton Athletic Complex will offer students an array of recreational opportunities in a modern and attractive multipurpose space.
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Cypress, Texas recently named Samir Patel as the new assistant superintendent for facilities, construction and support services. Patel is a registered engineer, and was previously employed as a physical plant engineer for the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
The Mitylite VersiWall partition is ideal for both permanent and portable applications. Thanks to it’s easily collapsible telescope design, this expandable partition can quickly transition from three to 15 feet in length, and is available in various heights up to 7.5 feet. The walls are constructed with a noise-reducing sound control material, with a ridged internal and external frame for increased strength and durability. The VersiWall is available in three colors, and all fabrics are stain-resistant and fully tackable.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University law students and faculty will soon enjoy a new, state-of-the-art facility intended to revolutionize legal education. The 200,000-square-foot Dineen Hall will provide a cohesive teaching, research and learning space bringing the law program to a new level.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — As the innovative Brooklyn Prospect Charter School continues to grow, new facilities have been developed to keep pace with expansion and demand. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme school, along with designer Loci Architecture, recently celebrated the opening of several new learning spaces in both BPCS locations.
PHILADELPHIA — The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in conjunction with the World Green Building Council (WGBC), announced the 29 founding members of the Global Coalition for Green Schools at the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo International Summit on Nov. 19 in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania state senate bill that could drastically change the way charter schools are authorized, financed and monitored may soon go to vote. S.B. 1085 has drawn both support and opposition from lawmakers, as well as both public and charter school groups. If passed, it will be the first successful legislation reforming Pennsylvania’s charter school system in 16 years.
W. F. Harris Lighting’s Model 1200- WP-LED-EM light is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, and was designed using impact- resistant, non-conductive lenses and housings. The fixtures are covered by a lifetime warranty against breakage, and exceed emergency illumination expectations. Emergency operation is automatically engaged on an interruption of power, and the fixture auto-recharges the emergency battery upon power restoration. Both emergency and non-emergency fixtures are available in either white or bronze.
Dr. Robert Hasson, the long-time superintendent of MSAD 51 serving Cumberland and North Yarmouth, has been named deputy executive director of the Maine School Management Association, bringing in-depth knowledge in a range of areas, including labor relations, strategic planning and school improvement. Hasson, who in his new role also will serve as executive director of the Maine School Superintendents Association (MSSA), will take over the position in November.
