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  • “It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke
  • "In this life you have to perfect one human relationship in order to really know God" -- Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke (Isak Dinesen) "First love is a little foolish and a lot of curiosity."
  • Thomas Hardy (English): "Love is a possible strength in an actual weakness." (Far from the Madding Crowd)

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Best Coffee Spots Near Campus

Independent college town coffee shops are an extension of the university itself. Arguably, you cannot host an educational settlement without a coffee shop and vice-versa. With links to Addison & Steele.

Apr 06, 2026

Quadrivium: Spring

Educational settlements should be magical places. The stack informing the beauty of these "cities-within-cities" changes 100 to 1000 times per day globally. Titles are time-sensitive, copyright protected and land in public law. We monitor the action continuously to formulate response to public consultations. Topics appear on our CALENDAR and explored every day at 16:00 UTC. Recommend refresh of this web page once or twice to see timeliest information.

Apr 06, 2026

Lamb & Mint

"It’s a sure sign of the new season and one of the most classic pairings. Roast leg of lamb complemented with mint sauce simply sings of spring."

Apr 05, 2026

Hot Cross Buns & Eagle Coffee

Link to Dining Services specialty at the Mean Greens Cafe at Maple Street Hall and to "Eagle Coffee" founded by alumni Francisco Delgado ('22) and Alyson Flores ('22).

Apr 05, 2026

Colloquy (April)

Open agenda. We do this once every month.  Whatever anyone wants to talk about.

Apr 03, 2026

Six Week Priority

For the entirety of March, and until April 9th, we focus on preparing response to proposed changes to the IEEE 2028 National Electrical Safety Code, and to prepare fresh new ideas for the 2028 NFPA National Electrical Code. Topics coverage normally scheduled for this time of year will be accessible but our daily online meetings will start with work on those two standards. To join the "code-writing and vote-getting" use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Apr 03, 2026

Spring Sport

We are consolidating over 10+ years of coverage of sport standards by the season now.  This is our first cut breaking the topic into four separate seasons.  Join us today at the usual hour when we sort through stabilized literature and the codes and standards open for public consultation

Apr 03, 2026

Graduation, Dating, Engagements, Weddings, Births & Obituaries

Pairing young people with a lifetime bond may be the most enduring reason for educational settlements to exist; and one that has received subtle disregard by higher education administrators and marketers of the "college experience".

Apr 03, 2026

Gallery: Easter Bonnet Parades

Kids decorate plain hats with colorful paper, ribbons, flowers, chicks, and eggs using glue, scissors, and creativity. This hands-on craft fosters imagination, fine motor skills, and seasonal joy. On parade day, children proudly wear their unique bonnets, marching to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring in a cheerful, festive display of color and handmade charm.

Apr 02, 2026
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