Arkansas State Begins Construction on Mexico Campus

QUERETARO, Mexico — Construction activity is underway on the privately funded $75 million Arkansas State University campus in Queretaro, located about 200 miles northwest of Mexico City. Arkansas State University Campus Queretaro (ASUCQ), a private business foundation in Mexico, acquired 2,125 acres for the new 370-acre campus, which will include commercial, residential and recreational components for up to 70,000 residents. When the project is completed, Arkansas State (A-State) will be the first comprehensive U.S. university in Mexico with an American-style campus.

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AnaTracey Hawkins

Richter+Ratner (R+R), a New York City builder of educational and commercial facilities, recently hired AnaTracey Hawkins as vice president of strategy and development. Hawkins will be defining and implementing R+R’s marketing and growth strategies and developing relationships with prospects and clients, focusing primarily on the New York City and greater New York area markets.

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Operable Wall

Skyfold vertically folding operable walls can help reconfigure school and university spaces in minutes. The company offers the Classic and Zenith series of moveable and retractable walls, including acoustic models, as well as the Mirage glass partitioning system for interior installations. Many models require no floor or wall tracks, and are easy to operate with the turn of a key. Walls extend and retract quickly and quietly without disrupting classroom activities. Walls are also rigid and flat when extended, and both the Classic and Zenith models are very lightweight.

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