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906 Day

September 1, 2026
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Michigan Upper Peninsula Agriculture & Rural Development

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September 6 is an “unofficial holiday” celebrating Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (the “906” area code). Northern Michigan University is in Marquette, right in the heart of the UP, so the day is a big local pride thing on and around campus.

Pasties are the classic UP food: handheld meat-and-vegetable pies brought by Cornish miners in the 1800s and now a Yooper staple. One of the most common ways people are told to celebrate 906 Day is simply to eat a pasty (along with things like playing cribbage or swimming in Lake Superior). Local shops often run 906-themed specials, such as a pasty + sides for $9.06.

NMU has its own pasty history that ties into this culture. In 1978, as part of Homecoming, the university baked what it billed as the world’s largest pasty (unofficial Guinness record): 12 feet by 6 feet, over 1,000 pounds of filling, baked for six hours, and served to more than 2,000 students. The school still highlights it on its achievements page.

So the connection is cultural rather than one single official NMU event: 906 Day = UP pride day in Marquette, pasties = the food that represents the UP, and NMU sits in the middle of both.

ICYMI:

  • Northern Michigan University has genuine institutional pasty history. NMU says its students produced the “world’s largest pasty during Homecoming in 1978: 250 lb beef, 400 lb potatoes, 75 lb carrots, 25 lb onions and 250 lb of dough. It reportedly fed more than 2,000 students.
  • More importantly for your dinner-post purposes, an NMU history piece explicitly says NMU and Michigan Tech dining operations have long served pasties to students.
  • Michigan Technological University is even better documented. Michigan Tech has published the actual Cornish pasty recipe used by Dining Services—skirt steak, potato, onion and rutabaga—and its 2026 Alumni Reunion included a Pasty Dinner in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

There’s even a third Michigan angle: University of Michigan‘s U.P. Scholars program holds a 906 Day celebration where U.P. students gather over pasties. In one documented year they brought in pasties for more than 130 students.

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Cornish Pasties

“Millworker” James Taylor

September 1, 2026
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“Millworker” belongs to a later and subtler tradition of “labor music”. There is no strike, no marching line and scarcely a villain. Taylor locates the conflict inside the worker herself: her hands remain at the machine while her mind wanders backward through family, farm and memory.

The complaint is not simply that the work is hard. It is that a human life can disappear into work that asks too little of the human being.  Taylor tells us that millwork is not especially hard. That’s what separates this  song from so much earlier, angrier industrial laments. The injury is monotony, lost possibility and time for a ‘young girl who ought to stand a better chance’.

 

Fashion Design

 

 

Fetzer Institute

September 1, 2026
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Café Lu

September 1, 2026
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Wiener Melange

September 1, 2026
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VIENNA WEATHER

Zaha Hadid Architects | Standards Austria | International Commission on Illumination

Quantum Cube & Campus 2030

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Wiener Melange is a classic Viennese coffee specialty originating in the 19th-century.  The traditional standard consists of a shot of espresso or strong black coffee (often Mokka) mixed with steamed milk in equal parts, topped with a generous dollop of frothy milk foam. Unlike a cappuccino, it skips cocoa dusting and emphasizes a velvety texture.

Sugar is optional, served on the side.  Frequently paired with Apfelstrudel and a glass of water.

Arcade Courtyard of the Main Building (Universitätsring 1)
Ground Floor of the Neues Institutsgebäude
Mensa-operated Cafeteria Campus


 

“The Things We No Longer See”

September 1, 2026
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“Hazelnut MOOcha Latte” Madelyn Pickett ‘23 ’25 (ENG)

September 1, 2026
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HARTFORD WEATHER

University of Connecticut Statement of Net Position 2024: ($-276.1 M) | Page 17

New School of Nursing Building: $100 million | Substantial completion by Fall 2026

Female student holding ice cream outside of Dairy Bar

Madelyn Pickett ‘23 ’25 (ENG)

..In Animal Food Products: Dairy Technology (ANSC 3641), taught by Dennis D’Amico, associate professor in the Department of Animal Science, students learn about the science of processing and producing dairy products, including ice cream, yogurt, and cheese. The course gets hands-on and allows students the opportunity to create each product themselves…”

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire” — Plutarch

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University of Connecticut Avery Point

 


Hazelnut MOOcha Latte Debuts at UConn Dairy Bar for Fall

First Day of School

September 1, 2026
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Donegan Acoustics

Today we take a cross cutting review of all the literature (codes, standards, guidelines, laws)  that informs safe and sustainability occupancy load, means of egress, illumination, ambient air, plumbing, electric, communication and acoustics in classrooms.

1. Building Codes

  • International Building Code (IBC): Adopted by most states, it provides guidelines for the design and construction of buildings, including schools.
  • International Existing Building Code (IEBC): Provides standards for the renovation and repair of existing school buildings.
  • State and Local Building Codes: Many states and municipalities have additional or modified codes that must be followed.


2. Fire and Life Safety Codes

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes:
    • NFPA 101: Life Safety Code – Sets requirements for egress, fire protection, and emergency planning.
    • NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems – Specifies standards for automatic fire sprinkler systems.
    • NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – Covers fire alarm system installation and maintenance.
    • NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) – Outlines electrical wiring standards to prevent fire hazards.

3. Accessibility Standards

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
    • ADA Standards for Accessible Design – Ensures that school facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
  • Architectural Barriers Act (ABA): Requires accessibility in buildings constructed with federal funds.

4. Environmental and Health Standards

Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations:
    • EPA Lead and Asbestos Regulations: Governs the handling of lead and asbestos in school buildings.
    • EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools: Provides guidelines to manage air quality.

5. Structural Standards

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
    • ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI):
    • ACI 318: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

6. Plumbing and Mechanical Codes

  • International Plumbing Code (IPC): Provides guidelines for plumbing system design and installation.
  • International Mechanical Code (IMC): Sets standards for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

7. Electrical Standards

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards: Includes various electrical safety and installation standards relevant to school facilities.

8. Educational Specifications and Guidelines

  • Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) Guidelines: Provides best practices for school design that promote effective learning environments.
  • State-Specific Educational Specifications: Many states have their own guidelines for the design of educational facilities to meet state-specific educational needs.

9. Safety and Security Standards

  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Guidelines: Suggests design strategies to enhance security in school environments.
  • School Safety and Security Standards (state-specific): Some states have additional requirements for school security measures.

10. Sustainable Design Standards

  • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Schools: Provides a framework for building green and energy-efficient schools.
  • Green Building Initiative (GBI) Standards: Focuses on sustainable and energy-efficient building practices.

11. Maintenance Standards

  • International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC): Provides guidelines for the maintenance of buildings, ensuring they remain safe and functional over time.

12. Other Relevant Standards

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Guidelines: Provides standards for building schools in disaster-prone areas (e.g., tornadoes, earthquakes).
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards: Ensures workplace safety, including in schools, covering areas like chemical safety, electrical safety, and more.

Local Considerations

  • Local Zoning Laws and Ordinances: Schools must also comply with local land use regulations, which may affect building placement, size, and use.

Classroom Acoustics


 

 

 

 

Agricultural Research Essential Works

September 1, 2026
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National Archives: Morrill Act (1862)

 

Standards Developer Titles
International Code Council
Agricultural / Farm

International Building Code (IBC)

International Fire Code (IFC)
International Mechanical Code (IMC)
International Code Council
Water / Plumbing / Sewage

International Plumbing Code (IPC)

International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)
International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
NFPA / National Electrical Code
Agricultural Services
NFPA 70 — National Electrical Code
Article 547 — Agricultural Buildings
NFPA / National Electrical Code
Fences / Grounding
Article 547 — Agricultural Buildings
Section 250.194 — Grounding and Bonding of Fences and Other Metal Structures
Note: Section 250.194 applies particularly to fences associated with electrical installations and should not be confused with requirements for energized livestock fencing.
ASABE
Farm Buildings

ASAE EP378.4 — Floor and Suspended Loads on Agricultural Structures Due to Use

ASAE EP484.3 — Diaphragm Design of Metal-Clad, Wood-Frame Rectangular Buildings
ASAE S401.2 — Guidelines for Use of Thermal Insulation in Agricultural Buildings
ASAE EP486.3 — Shallow Post and Pier Foundation Design
ASAE EP473.2 — Equipotential Plane in Livestock Containment Areas
ASAE S412.2 — Ladders, Cages, Walkways and Stairs
ASABE
Agricultural Electrical
ASAE EP258.5 — Installation of Electric Infrared Brooding Equipment
ASAE EP473.2 — Equipotential Plane in Livestock Containment Areas
Illuminating Engineering Society
ANSI/IES RP-45-21 — Recommended Practice: Horticultural Lighting
American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE/SEI 7 — Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

On-Farm Irrigation Systems standards and technical work
Working index. Additional titles from ASHRAE, ASTM International, AWWA and ASME will be brought forward as research continues.

“What Happens When Data Centers Come to Town”

September 1, 2026
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What Happens When Data Centers Come to Town

Terry Nguyen | BA Public Policy

Ben Green |Assistant Professor, School of Information and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Partner | Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition

Introduction. [Abstract].  The rapid growth of data centers, with their enormous energy and water demands, necessitates targeted policy interventions to mitigate environmental impacts and protect local communities. To address these issues, states with existing data center tax breaks should adopt sustainable growth policies for data centers, mandating energy audits, strict performance standards, and renewable energy integration, while also requiring transparency in energy usage reporting. “Renewable energy additionality” clauses should ensure data centers contribute to new renewable capacity rather than relying on existing resources.  If these measures prove insufficient, states should consider repealing tax breaks to slow unsustainable data center growth. States without tax breaks should avoid such incentives altogether while simultaneously implementing mandatory reporting requirements to hold data centers accountable for their environmental impact. Broader measures should include protecting local tax revenues for schools, regulating utility rate hikes to prevent cost-shifting to consumers, and aligning data center energy demands with state climate goals to avoid prolonging reliance on fossil fuels.

Related:

Sharan Kalwani (Chair, Southeast Michigan Section IEEE): AI and Data Center Demand

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