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Burk-Bergman Boathouse

July 31, 2026
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The Burk-Bergman Boathouse is one of the oldest and most distinguished collegiate rowing facilities in the United States. Located at 11 Kelly Drive on Philadelphia’s historic Boathouse Row, it serves as the home of the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s heavyweight, men’s lightweight, and women’s varsity rowing programs. It is also the only collegiate boathouse on Boathouse Row; the remaining boathouses belong to rowing clubs and other organizations.

 

Burk-Bergman Boathouse, University of Pennsylvania | Athletic Business

 

Penn rowing traces its origins to 1854, but the present boathouse was constructed in 1875–1876 for the University’s College Boat Club, making it among the oldest surviving collegiate boathouses in America. Over the next century, successive additions responded to growing participation, but the resulting building became a patchwork of spaces with limited accessibility and aging infrastructure.  In 2022, following a comprehensive restoration and expansion, the facility was renamed the Burk-Bergman Boathouse in honor of legendary Penn rowing coaches Joe Burk and Stan Bergman, whose combined coaching careers span much of the twentieth century and produced national champions, Olympians, and Ivy League titles.

 

Relata:

NCAA USA Rowing Host Operations Manual

Maths and Sport

Bulletin Board

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“Labor omnia vicit improbus” (trans. ‘Steady, unyielding labor conquered all things’)

Georgics, Book I — Publius Vergilius Maro

Standards exist to sustain the ordinary rhythms of civilization.  Behind every meal, classroom, laboratory, concert, hospital, farm, playing field and family home stands a network of standards that quietly enables daily life. Our work is to understand, improve and explain those standards in service to the educational settlements they support.  

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Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code

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“The Bathing Pool” / Hubert Robert (French, 1733–1808) / Gift of J.P. Morgan

2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code

READ-ONLY ACCESS

The IAPMO code development process is one of the best in the land.  Its Read-Only Access — needed for light research — is also the best in the land; unlike other ANSI accredited standards developers (who shall be un-named).   The current edition is dated 2024, with the 2027 revision accepted public input until March 3, 2025 according the schedule linked below:

2027 USPSHTC Code Development Calendar

Related:

What are Plumbing Codes?

Uniform Plumbing Code

Coronavirus in Plumbing Systems

Water and Electricity

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Supporting swimming pools with electricity involves various essential functions such as filtration, heating, lighting, and sanitation. Ensuring safety and energy efficiency is crucial, and pool owners can take steps to minimize electricity costs and environmental impact. Key points:

Filtration and Circulation: Swimming pools rely on electric pumps to circulate water through filters, removing debris and maintaining water quality.

Heating: Electric heaters or heat pumps are used to regulate water temperature for comfort, especially in colder seasons.

Lighting: Underwater and pool area lighting enhance safety and aesthetics, typically powered by electricity.

Chlorination and Sanitation: Electric chlorinators or ozone generators help maintain water cleanliness and hygiene.

Automation: Electric control systems enable pool owners to manage filtration, heating, and lighting remotely for convenience and energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency: Pool owners can invest in energy-efficient equipment, like variable-speed pumps and LED lighting, to reduce electricity consumption and operating costs.

Operations and Maintenance: Regular electrical maintenance ensures safe and reliable pool operation, preventing electrical faults and hazards.  The electricity cost for pool operation can be significant, so pool owners should consider energy-efficient practices and equipment to reduce expenses.

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Education communities present one of the largest installed bases of artificially created bodies of water; the most abundance resource on earth.  These bodies vary in size, purpose, and design but are all created by human intervention to serve specific needs, whether practical, recreational, or aesthetic.  Safe and sustainable management of them in the Unite States are informed by best practice found in Article 680 of the National Electrical Code with scope statement below:

Construction and installation of electrical wiring for, and equipment in or adjacent to, all swimming, wading, therapeutic, and decorative pools; fountains; hot tubs; spas; and hydromassage bathtubs, whether permanently installed or storable, and to metallic auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, filters, and similar equipment.

Consultation on the First Draft of the 2026 revision closes August 24, 2024.

2026 National Electrical Code Workspace

Related:

Pool, Fountain, Agriculture & Water Infrastructure Electrical Safety

https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/08/15/michael-phelps-poses-bottom-university-michigan-pool-2005

Marina & Boatyard Electrical Safety

A History of Ballooning in America

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Faculty & Student Standards Research Grants

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ANSI Essential Requirements: Due Process Requirements for American National Standards

Saugatuck High School | Allegan County Michigan @ Detroit Institute of Arts | Michigan West

The American voluntary consensus standards system depends upon the steady participation of universities. To encourage that participation, many standards developers offer research grants, scholarships, travel stipends, student paper competitions, and postgraduate fellowships for faculty members, graduate students, and emerging professionals.

These programs help offset the costs of research, conference attendance, committee meetings, and publication while introducing new generations of scholars to the consensus process. 

The investment benefits both the standards community and higher education. Universities contribute fresh research, analytical methods, and technical expertise, while students gain firsthand experience with the development of engineering, scientific, accounting, safety, and building standards that influence practice throughout the world.

Student Research Grants, Scholarships & Travel Support

ANSI — Student Paper Competition, standards education programs, internships, university outreach, and free standards-related learning resources.

ASTM International — Academic Outreach Program featuring student memberships, scholarships, research grants, travel assistance, student chapters, and opportunities to participate directly in standards committees. (Student Members)

ASHRAE — Society scholarships, Graduate Student Grant-in-Aid research awards, undergraduate equipment grants, and conference travel assistance.

ASCE — Undergraduate and graduate scholarships, Student Chapter awards, and discipline-specific fellowships.

ASME — Scholarships and fellowships through the ASME Foundation together with student paper competitions and travel assistance.

IEEE — Scholarships, fellowships, travel grants, Foundation awards, and Society-sponsored student programs.  Most grants originate at the society, region and section level.  Example: Education & Healthcare Facilities  

ICC — Student chapters, scholarships, educational partnerships, and workforce development initiatives.

NFPA Research Foundation — Sponsored university research and academic partnerships advancing fire, electrical, and life safety.

NIST — Graduate student research opportunities, laboratory collaborations, and financial assistance for visiting scientists. 

(Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship)

(Professional Research Experience Program)

(Summer High School Intern Program)

SAE International — Engineering scholarships supporting students in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and mobility disciplines.

FASB / GASB — The Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program and the Gilbert W. Crain Memorial Research Grant support the next generation of accounting standards professionals.

Relata:

Evaluation of Electrical Feeder and Branch Circuit Loading: Phase I (January 2017)

Development of Human Factors and Automotive Standards Curricula Materials for the University of Michigan and Beyond (Final Report, December 2018)

2025-2026 Student Paper Competition

Image Credit: Michael Tompsett

International Standards Development Opportunities

Organization Opportunity
ISO ISO Young Professionals Programme — Annual leadership and standards development program sponsored through ISO member bodies.
ISO ISO DEVCO — Capacity-building initiatives, technical assistance, education, and participation support for developing countries.
IEC IEC Young Professionals Programme — International leadership development and participation in electrotechnical standards activities.
IEC IEC Academy — Standards education, webinars, technical training, and professional development resources.
ITU ITU Academia Programme — Membership and engagement opportunities for universities participating in international telecommunications standards development.
ITU ITU Fellowships Programme — Travel assistance and fellowships enabling qualified participants to attend ITU standards meetings and conferences.
ITU-R ITU-R Fellowships — Support for participation in Radiocommunication Sector meetings and technical study groups.

 

 

 

 

 

Schenkingen

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“The secret of great fortunes without apparent cause

is a crime forgotten, for it was properly done.”

— Honoré de Balzac’

CASE FAQ for Standards: Definition of Educational Philanthropy

Are they hedge funds with a side hustle in teaching, research and building construction? Are they tricked out memorial gardens for philanthropists? In either case leaders of educational settlements are expected to act in the best interests of both their institution and their donors, and to maintain high standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct when accepting charitable gifts.

University endowments are comprised of money or other financial assets that are donated to academic institutions. Charitable donations are the primary source of funds for endowments. Endowment funds support the teaching, research, and public service missions of colleges and universities.

In the case of endowment funds for academic institutions, the income generated is intended to finance a portion of the operating or capital requirements of the institution. In addition to a general university endowment fund, institutions may also maintain a number of restricted endowments that are intended to fund specific areas within the institution, including professorships, scholarships, and fellowships.

More

Council on Foundations

2021 NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments

University of Michigan: Policy Guidelines for Naming of Facilities, Spaces and Streets

University of Buffalo: Naming University Properties, Facilities, and Academic and Non-Academic Programs

Northern Arizona University: Naming of Facilities, Programmatic Units, or Fund for Individuals or Organizations

Dematerialization

Digital Campus

Dartmouth University Endowment Report 2023

https://www.dartmouth.edu/investments/docs/dartmouthendowmentreport2023.pdf

 

The largest philanthropic gift ever given to a United States college or university is the donation of $9.6 billion made by MacKenzie Scott to various organizations, including several universities, in 2020. Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, made the donation as part of her commitment to give away the majority of her wealth to charitable causes. The universities that received donations from Scott include historically black colleges and universities, community colleges, and research universities such as the University of California, San Diego, and Johns Hopkins University. The donation was considered significant not only for its size but also for its focus on supporting organizations that serve underrepresented and marginalized communities.

There are several standards and best practices that are generally followed by universities and colleges when accepting charitable gifts. These standards are designed to ensure that the gift is used effectively and that the interests of both the donor and the institution are protected. Some of the key standards include:

  1. Transparency and accountability: Universities and colleges are expected to be transparent about how gifts are used and to provide regular reports to donors on the impact of their gifts.
  2. Due diligence: Universities and colleges are expected to conduct due diligence on potential donors to ensure that their gifts do not create conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.
  3. Gift acceptance policies: Many universities and colleges have established gift acceptance policies that outline the types of gifts that will be accepted and the procedures for accepting them.
  4. Donor recognition: Universities and colleges are expected to recognize donors in an appropriate and meaningful way, while avoiding actions that could be seen as an endorsement of the donor’s business or political interests.
  5. Ethical fundraising: Universities and colleges are expected to follow ethical fundraising practices, including avoiding pressure tactics or misleading information, and ensuring that donors are aware of any tax implications of their gifts.

Overall, universities and colleges are expected to act in the best interests of both their institution and their donors, and to maintain high standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct when accepting charitable gifts.

Infotech 300

Crain Memorial Research Grant

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The GASB awards research grants of up to $10,000 each for projects undertaken by graduate students that inform its standard-setting activities.  The award honors Gilbert W. Crain whose work helped establish governmental accounting as a rigorous academic discipline.  The typical application cycle has proposals due at the end of May, with awards announced about a month later before a new cycle resumes.

Gilbert W. Crain Memorial Research Grant

Topics of current interest include:

  • Digital assets
  • Digital financial reporting
  • Environmental credits
  • GAAP utilization
  • Fund balance
  • Essentiality of note disclosures
  • Other projects on the GASB technical agenda.

Related:

The joint FASB/GASB Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program places outstanding graduate accounting students with the Boards for a year, where they participate directly in standards development and research—a remarkable pathway into the accounting standards profession.

Endowment Standards

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Marquee US universities like Stanford, Vanderbilt, Duke, Carnegie Mellon and others were built upon industrial fortunes. The pattern continues to this day because of the scale of recent personal private sector wealth and reduced government support.
Today at the usual hour we update our past coverage with a question about how long the build-out of higher education settlements that depend F-1 income can continue.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Schenkingen

The Case Against Income Tax Exemption for Nonprofits

Tax-Free Bonds

Carnegie Classifications

Capitalization Guidelines

 

Relata:

Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Guidelines: Topic 958

NACUBO Commonfund Study of Endowments

Ryan Fieldhouse

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Northwestern University Facilities 


Standards Illinois

There was a time when college buildings were most often named for scholars, presidents, and teachers whose lives were devoted to advancing knowledge. Their names reminded students that universities exist first to discover, preserve, and transmit learning.

Today, many new buildings bear the names of benefactors whose generosity made their construction possible. Modern research laboratories, residence halls, performing arts centers, and athletic facilities often require gifts measured in the tens or hundreds of millions of dollars. The name recognizes not only financial support but also a lasting commitment to the institution’s future.

Neither tradition is without merit. One honors intellectual achievement. The other honors stewardship. Together they tell the story of how universities endure: ideas require both those who create them and those who provide the means for them to flourish.

Perhaps the question is not whether a building should bear the name of a scholar or a donor, but whether its name reminds future generations why the institution was built in the first place.

 

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