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National Building Code of Canada
Dal Student Life: Our Favorite Coffee Shops
This is what Canadians built before the country went insane pic.twitter.com/iZ5xZiMJxH
— Jeremy Wayne Tate (@JeremyTate41) February 2, 2024
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What is the #USNC and how does it impact #standards for #electrotechnology?
Learn more about the U.S. National Committee to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in a new video: Welcome to the USNChttps://t.co/hsKfDrxaVO pic.twitter.com/qA8WEYsIg8
— ANSI (@ansidotorg) June 21, 2024
THE COLLEGE CRISIS
A massive number of colleges and universities have shut down within the last couple of years, or will shut down in the next few.
Many of these colleges have cited financial hardship or enrollment decline as reasons for closure. But what’s really going on? 🧵 pic.twitter.com/MoF1Iiejzd
— Alec Bianco (@alecmbianco) June 18, 2024
Happy Midsummer! 🌺☀️🇸🇪🎉
We had so much fun celebrating the magic of this Swedish tradition by making flower wreaths, dancing around the maypole, enjoying a smorgasbord buffet and music with our American friends, families and allies here in DC. pic.twitter.com/NC9tEKa4RS
— Embassy of Sweden USA (@SwedeninUSA) June 21, 2024
In honor of Charles-Augustin de Coulomb’s birthday, we would like you to know that 1 coulomb is equal to the charge of 6.24 quintillion (billion billion) electrons! pic.twitter.com/VnrLu0Lb0P
— National Institute of Standards and Technology (@NIST) June 14, 2024
What is the #USNC and how does it impact #standards for #electrotechnology?
In honor of Charles-Augustin de Coulomb’s birthday, we would like you to know that 1 coulomb is equal to the charge of 6.24 quintillion (billion billion) electrons! pic.twitter.com/VnrLu0Lb0P
— National Institute of Standards and Technology (@NIST) June 14, 2024
Learn more about the U.S. National Committee to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in a new video: Welcome to the USNChttps://t.co/hsKfDrxaVO pic.twitter.com/qA8WEYsIg8
— ANSI (@ansidotorg) June 21, 2024
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MSU Observatory will be open for public observing twice a month between April and September. Stay tuned for our public events schedule.. 🔭🌕🪐💫@MSUNatSci @michiganstateu
Video credit: EA Photography
Audio credit: Epicomposer pic.twitter.com/hGF9oEidqd— MSU Observatory (@MSU_Observatory) March 6, 2023
Showing him my roots in the showmestate ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KDwGaKKfCj
— Beth Hoover (@Bethalma7) May 25, 2024
The IEEE P3119 draft standard is designed to help strengthen AI procurement approaches, using due diligence to ensure that agencies are critically evaluating the AI services and tools they acquire.https://t.co/ujVJxZqjEm @InstituteIEEE
— IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA (@IEEESA) May 19, 2024
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) May 25, 2024
The word #standard is commonly used in daily language, so much so that people do not always reflect on its definition. Learn how ASTM International’s Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees (aka “Green Book”) defines them. #standards See https://t.co/oSBmwh1lbX pic.twitter.com/ynk87XDr7D
— ASTM International (@ASTMIntl) May 21, 2024
I taught these boys (grown men!) when they were just 6 and now they are graduating from college 😮 pic.twitter.com/eNmVf6HiXy
— Sarah Oberle (@S_Oberle) May 21, 2024
The ICC Pulse’s 50th episode, Building Safety as Told by Kids, features children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes. #BuildingSafetyMonth2024 #BuildingSafety365 https://t.co/Hllb1jo9j7
— IntlCodeCouncil (@IntlCodeCouncil) May 23, 2024
“Abide withe Me” | Clare College Choir@ClareChoir @mrgrahamross
.https://t.co/9u1ASZ90MMhttps://t.co/aCNGzZGLJwhttps://t.co/rq3Z9P69E3 pic.twitter.com/J28NhRppBW— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) May 19, 2024
“Freebird” Lynyrd Skynyrd Cover | Jacobs University Graduation Band@jacobs_bremen @constructor_uni @IEEECampushttps://t.co/uJD4vqwuLehttps://t.co/wOd3uDeAgZ pic.twitter.com/PQOVYsj8w7
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) May 18, 2024
🏆 We applaud the brilliant minds shortlisted for the 2024 IEEE PES Power Engineering Education Committee (PEEC) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award!
View the announcement & list: https://t.co/jRBmleowel#ieeepes #ieeepesgm #PEEC #powerengineering #electricalengineering pic.twitter.com/Tl6zhCYITY
— IEEE Power & Energy Society (@ieee_pes) May 23, 2024
There’s still time to enter ANSI’s 2024 Student Paper Competition! Win a cash prize by sharing how standards impact #AI. Check out the details:https://t.co/DjXcqf3yRP#studentcompetition #studentnews pic.twitter.com/4IB52fNccm
— ANSI (@ansidotorg) May 24, 2024
Last Families meeting of the year and we are looking forward to big and small adventures this summer! 💚 pic.twitter.com/CvQxtNt1ol
— Mrs. Riley (@MrsRiley_MVES) May 17, 2024
Checking out the newly opened Lab5 at @OISTedu pic.twitter.com/emkYomeB3R
— Prof. Síle Nic Chormaic (PhD) (@SileNicChormaic) April 4, 2023
Evensong services are typically held in cathedrals, collegiate chapels, and large parish churches, where choral music plays a prominent role. These services often feature the singing of psalms, choral anthems, hymns, and other sacred music. The Evensong tradition holds a significant place in Western civilization due to its historical and cultural importance. It has provided a space for prayer, reflection, and worship for centuries, connecting individuals with their faith and providing a sense of spiritual solace.
The beauty and solemnity of the music performed during Evensong services have also contributed to the development of Western sacred music, with composers creating choral works specifically for these occasions.
History of Western Civilization Told Through the Acoustics of its Worship Spaces
“The secret of great fortunes without apparent cause
is a crime forgotten, for it was properly done.”
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.
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2021 NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments
University of Michigan: Policy Guidelines for Naming of Facilities, Spaces and Streets
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:
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.
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, charitable donations to U.S. colleges and universities amounted to $58 billion. This figure represents a slight decline of 2.5% from the previous year’s record of $59.5 billion, but it remains the second-highest level of donations in history (CASE) (Inside Higher Ed). This figure includes money donated for new building projects and other capital expenses.
Some benefactors contribute to the lifecycle upkeep of buildings they help fund. These contributions often come in the form of endowed funds specifically designated for the maintenance, repair, and renovation of facilities. Such endowments are crucial as they provide a continuous source of funding to ensure that buildings remain functional and in good condition over time.
CASE Global Reporting Standards
Charitable giving to colleges and universities in the U.S. is governed by a range of standards and best practices designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and effectiveness. These standards help donors, institutions, and the public understand and manage the complexities of philanthropic contributions. Key standards include:
By adhering to these standards, colleges and universities can effectively manage charitable contributions, ensuring that donor intent is honored, funds are used appropriately, and the institution maintains trust and credibility with its supporters and the broader public.
No single charitable organization claims hegemony over all others in the realm of charitable giving to U.S. universities but there are a others in the domain.
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In determining the interest categories appropriate to a standards development activity, an ASD shall give consideration to at least the following three categories:
a) producer;
b) user;
c) general interest.
If, after consideration, a “General Interest” category is deemed appropriate, that interest category should include only those whose business or other interests are not covered by another discretely defined interest category.
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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