An Update on the Millenium Science Complex

Jan 06, 12 An Update on the Millenium Science Complex

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by Jennifer Peck The Millennium Science Complex is going through its final touches at Penn State after nearly three years of construction. The 297,000 square foot building will serve as the new home for Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and Materials Research Institute. The building will hold approximately 300...

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Herman Miller to Sponsor 8 Architectural Internships

Aug 05, 11 Herman Miller to Sponsor 8 Architectural Internships

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Herman Miller reaches out to promising individuals to lend a helping hand in their careers. They intend to sponsor eight professionals with architectural internships to HealthCareDesign11. The Herman Miller Scholarship Program for Intern Architects in Healthcare is part of Herman Miller’s continuing commitment to excellence...

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Collaborative Hub Zones – Learning Outside the Classroom

Jul 27, 11 Collaborative Hub Zones – Learning Outside the Classroom

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A new survey from Herman Miller provides insight into where key learning occurs in the life of a college student. This location is called a collaborative hub zone which is becoming more and more prevalent in Colleges and Universities. Over 70% of those that have taken the survey identified collaborative learning as the hub...

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UCF Knowledge Commons Revamp

Jul 21, 11 UCF Knowledge Commons Revamp

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UCF’s oldest academic building on campus is now a hot spot for students. UCF has recently remodeled their knowledge commons to reflect student requests and add a more comfortable atmosphere. They focused on creating an inviting feeling for students by upgrading to Herman Miller furniture adding comfort and style in addition...

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Classroom Arrangements that Work Well

Jul 20, 11 Classroom Arrangements that Work Well

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The National Education Association is asking teachers to post pictures of their classroom set up on a FlickR page. They are looking for classrooms that work well and created a positive learning environment for its students. The idea behind it all is that it will allow other teachers and future teachers to see what does work for...

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In Pictures: Mount Aloysius College

Jul 09, 11 In Pictures: Mount Aloysius College

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Steve Matthews of our Johnstown office wanted to share  pictures of a project that he completed this past fall for Mount Aloysius College. Depicted on this page are photos from the main part of the library that was transformed from traditional wood tables, chairs, and shelving to an open-floor plan allowing students to rearrange...

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