CO Architects Take on UT Austin Master Plan
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas Austin (UT Austin) campus is an historic site full of historic buildings.
April 15, 2015
Q&A: Designing Dining Halls for Today’s Students
NEW YORK — Dining halls at university campuses nationwide are starting to evolve as students want healthier food choices and a more comfortable environment for lounging and socializing. With these considerations in mind, St.
Hamilton County Builds Massive Elementary Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County in Tennessee is opening some massive elementary schools to keep pace with its growing student population.
The first to open was the 1,100-student Ooltewah Elementary School in August 2013. When the $19.5 million school opened, it was the largest elementary school in the district. East Brainerd Elementary School will debut this August with the same 1,100-student capacity.
Oregon State University Targets Construction Safety
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis is developing a facility geared toward improving safety for both construction workers and the general public.
A $1 million grant to the college from Knife River Corporation and MDU Construction Services Group, both headquartered in Bismarck, N.D., will help establish the MDU Resources Group Construction Safety Laboratory. The lab will replicate real-world jobsites and simulate worker activity to examine potential hazards.
Dennis Rittle
Dr. Dennis Rittle is the new president of Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kan. Rittle previously served as provost and executive vice president of learning at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark. He began his higher education career in 1995, earning a Ph.D. in organizational leadership with a major in human resource development from the School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Regent University.
Touch Tablet
The Mondopad by Infocus — a giant, multifunction tablet for classrooms or conference spaces — is now available in sizes ranging from 55 to 80 inches. With a multi-touch, high-definition display, the Mondopad allows users to present, annotate and collaborate with participants both in the room and around the globe. It is flexible and expandable with a built-in upgradeable Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC. It also serves as a digital interactive whiteboard and allows users to share, view or control the device from a notebook, tablet or smartphone.