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University of the West of Scotland: Facilities and Services
Standards Commission for Scotland
Whatever time it is where you are, the countdown is on! ⏰🌍
Swipe to see what time you’ll be tuning in from some of our previous host cities – Vancouver, Kingston, Delhi, Perth and Auckland – all part of the Commonwealth Games family. pic.twitter.com/WX7HOEXZ24
— Glasgow 2026 (@Glasgow_2026) July 23, 2026
Michigan Central | Water 330 | 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code
Protect the water quality of your water well
One of the first activities upon waking is interacting with water. Approximately 25% of households in the state of Michigan rely on private well water as their primary drinking water source. This figure comes from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), which estimates nearly 1.12 million households use private wells out of a total of roughly 4.1–4.6 million households statewide (based on U.S. Census data and population estimates of about 10 million residents, with an average household size of 2.5).
Other sources, such as Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Water Stewardship Program, report slightly higher figures of 44–45% for overall groundwater reliance (including public systems drawing from aquifers), but the specific share for private household wells aligns with the 25% estimate from EGLE. Rural and southeastern areas of the state have the highest concentrations.
“Pythagoreans Celebrate the Sunrise” (1869) by Fyodor Bronnikov
The University operates its own public water utility, supplied by 18 potable water wells located within the campus footprint. The wells draw from the Saginaw Formation aquifer at depths ranging from approximately 285 to 435 feet. The university maintains wellhead protection areas, groundwater monitoring, and comprehensive water-quality testing as part of its continuing commitment to safe and reliable drinking water. (Reference: AWWA Groundwater Resources & Standards)
Sunday Brunch Menu | 10:30 – 1:30 AM Heritage Room
Michigan State was recently named a “dream school” in the nation, a university that’s not focused on prestige, but on value, access and outcomes. pic.twitter.com/ZMnO5szPMd
— MSU (@michiganstateu) November 7, 2025
Michigan State University Alumni Chapel
Michigan State University | Ingham County
Most non-Midwesterners have no idea how violent and deadly the Great Lakes get 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/25coVuUjaM
— G-PA INDY (@GPAIndiana) November 8, 2025
University of Toronto Asset Management Corporation Report | $8.2B
Today we welcome #UofT‘s 17th president, Melanie Woodin. An internationally recognized neuroscientist and double graduate of U of T, Woodin starts a new chapter on her first day in office. ➡️ https://t.co/m7LbcVmGyt pic.twitter.com/f1pr0fussI
— University of Toronto (@UofT) July 2, 2025
Jordan Peterson was a Professor at the University of Toronto St. George
“The Discovery of Insulin” 1921
At the beginning of the 20th century, a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes was a death sentence. Scientists on the faculty of the University of Toronto discovered insulin; thus saving millions of lives around the world.@UofT https://t.co/EG6fHVQKPK pic.twitter.com/yweLJiNDI4— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) July 2, 2024
#UofT and its hospital partners are celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Emeritus James Till, whose research demonstrated the existence of stem cells and fundamentally transformed the field of medical science. https://t.co/1l3w4XdUwP pic.twitter.com/lLPKXkjGAp
— University of Toronto (@UofT) June 4, 2025
Facilities & Services | Campus Master Plan | 2025 update to U & T building design standards
Oklahoma State University Financial Statements 2024 | $1.425B (Page 5)
Executive Leadership | Higher Learning Commission | Facilities Master Plan
Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse | Stillwater
A new Cowboy Code: No one sleeps til the pomp is done 💤 pic.twitter.com/7CsMzWaxyQ
— Oklahoma State Univ. (@okstate) October 17, 2025
“The War on the West” Jordan B. Peterson & Douglas Murray
It’s that time of year 🎄#RoadToOcala | #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/NNN03IAPEV
— OSU Cowgirl Equestrian (@OSUEquestrian) December 4, 2024
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Cal Poly: University Budget 2024-2025 *
Facilities Management & Development | $1.2B Student Housing Expansion
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
“Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It’ll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they’ll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields… and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?” — Sam Gamgee (J.R.R. Tolkien (from ‘The Return of the King’ 1955)
California’s Collapse Is Far Worse Than Reported | Douglas Murray
📢 Have you heard? Cal Poly has once again been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars! Learn more about the three impressive faculty that are taking their expertise global 🌎
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— Cal Poly (@CalPoly) March 10, 2025
Culture and Cuisine Recipe of the Week
Hamburg’s Master Plan for Education for Sustainable Development 2030
“With this weekly post we want to introduce you into the culinary range of the English speaking world. Each week we present you an iconic dish and give you information around its origin, preparation and eating habits. This week we are visiting the Big Apple – New York. Bagels can be regarded as a true American melting-pot meal.” — von Nadja Wostiera (Language graduate and blog author)
Standards Michigan: Food/Kitchen/Farm/Agriculture
Universität Hamburg
This beautiful map was created by Charles Joseph Minard a round 1860s. He is one of the fathers of modern infographics. Here he visualises the vast German migration streams heading to the US via Hamburg and Bremen. Looking at it, it’s no surprise that so many North Americans… pic.twitter.com/rpRRXzan5k
— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) May 31, 2026
2023 Financial Report & Audit | $1.092B
The United States Food and Drug Administration and the National Coffee Association recommended standard temperature for safe hot coffee is around 160°F to 165°F (71°C to 74°C). This temperature range is considered hot enough to be enjoyable while minimizing the risk of scalding or burning.
These agencies do not have specific regulations or guidelines solely dedicated to cold brew coffee. However, there are general principles and best practices for handling and storing perishable food products that can be applied to cold brew coffee to ensure safety.*
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Cold brew coffee typically requires more time to prepare than traditional hot brew coffee. While hot brew coffee can be made in just a few minutes, cold brew coffee is made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period of time, usually between 12 to 24 hours. The longer steeping time allows the coffee to extract more slowly and results in a smoother, less acidic coffee concentrate. After steeping, the coffee grounds are usually filtered out and the resulting concentrate can be diluted with water, milk, or other liquids and served over ice. While cold brew coffee does require more time to prepare, many coffee drinkers prefer its smoother, less bitter taste and lower acidity compared to hot brewed coffee. Additionally, the longer shelf life of cold brew coffee concentrate makes it a popular choice for those who like to prepare coffee in advance and have it ready to drink throughout the day. |
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Elon University Facilities Management
We cover the technical standards applicable to small to medium sized coffee preparation installations in a cross-cutting way during our Kitchens 200 colloquium.
Relevant IEEE Research:
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* These recommendations are based on general food safety practices:
Water quality: Start with clean, potable water to brew your cold brew coffee. Make sure the water source is safe and free from contaminants.
Brewing process: Follow good manufacturing practices and ensure that your brewing equipment and utensils are clean and sanitized. Cold brew coffee is typically brewed using room temperature or cold water over an extended period. Ensure that the brewing container is properly sealed and protected from any potential sources of contamination.
Filtration: After the brewing process, filter the cold brew coffee to remove any sediment or particles. This can be done using a fine-mesh sieve or a dedicated filtration system.
Storage: Store the cold brew coffee in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator. This helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and maintain the quality of the coffee. Cold brew coffee can typically be stored for a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the specific recipe and preparation method.
Temperature control: Keep the cold brew coffee refrigerated at a temperature below 41°F (5°C) to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Serve safely: When serving cold brew coffee, use clean and sanitized utensils, containers, and dispensing equipment to avoid cross-contamination. If you add any additional ingredients like milk or sweeteners, ensure that they are stored properly and do not exceed their recommended storage times.
Congratulations to our Lumen Scholars who are going out into the world and making a difference. Learn more about the projects they worked on during their time at Elon and what’s next here: https://t.co/iuh9wQ16NB pic.twitter.com/NJ3RiNTVS3
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) June 18, 2025
Standards North Carolina
Duke University Chapel arose from James B. Duke’s conviction that spiritual life should occupy a visible place at the center of a great university. In 1925, while surveying the wooded site of the future West Campus with President William Preston Few, Duke selected its highest point for a chapel—a “great towering church” intended to influence generations of students. His broader philanthropy supplied the financial foundation for Duke University and its new campus; the Chapel itself ultimately cost about $2.2 million.
Designed by the Philadelphia firm of Horace Trumbauer, principally through chief designer Julian Abele, the Chapel is an American interpretation of English Gothic architecture rather than a copy of any particular church. Its 210-foot tower establishes it as the visual and symbolic center of West Campus. The cornerstone was laid in October 1930, construction continued for more than two years and the building was formally dedicated in 1935.
Today the Chapel operates as an interdenominational Christian institution supporting worship, preaching, sacred music and community ministries. Its stewardship is also a substantial facilities undertaking. Duke invested $19.2 million in its 2015–16 restoration, addressing the limestone ceiling and roof while upgrading HVAC, electrical and audiovisual systems and refurbishing stained glass and woodwork—an example of the continuing maintenance required to preserve monumental university architecture for daily use.
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwB pic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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