Facility Management

Student Engagement and Learning: Grounded in the Role of the College Union ​
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Student Engagement and Learning: Grounded in the Role of the College Union ​

Overview of the Study The college union has historically been a physical space on campus that provides a place…

Coronavirus Forces Food Pantry Systems to Get Creative
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Coronavirus Forces Food Pantry Systems to Get Creative

With thousands of students stranded on or near their college campuses during the coronavirus pandemic, the job of addressing…

Lessons Learned 2019: A Year of Renovation and Construction Projects
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Lessons Learned 2019: A Year of Renovation and Construction Projects

Each year ACUI’sΒ The BulletinΒ features the latest renovation and construction projects experienced by our members over the previous year. A…

An Emerging Threat: How Coronavirus is Impacting Higher Education
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An Emerging Threat: How Coronavirus is Impacting Higher Education

Before the start of this new decade, a novel virus emerged in Wuhan, China, on New Year’s Eve. COVID-19,…

Are You Looped Yet? As the U.S. Catches up with Europe, More Event Spaces Install Hearing Loops
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Are You Looped Yet? As the U.S. Catches up with Europe, More Event Spaces Install Hearing Loops

Yankee Stadium has it, as does Los Angeles International Airport, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. With student unions,…

Reflections on 40 years of Designing Student UnionsΒ­β€”An Interview with Architect Paul Knell
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Reflections on 40 years of Designing Student UnionsΒ­β€”An Interview with Architect Paul Knell

Over the last 40 years at WTW Architects, Paul Knell has helped plan and design 116 student unions across…

Campus Mascots in the Union: Fostering Tradition, Community, and Opportunity
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Campus Mascots in the Union: Fostering Tradition, Community, and Opportunity

Mascots can do wonders toward building image and sculpting long-term value in branding. In and around student unions they…

Is Your Union a Ridesharing Hub? It Should Be …
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Is Your Union a Ridesharing Hub? It Should Be …

Ridesharing has come a long way from checking out available rides and ride requests thumbtacked to cork bulletin boards…

Growing Green Inside the Union
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Growing Green Inside the Union

Described as biophilic design, biotecture, vertical gardens, or living walls, they can all be lumped together as pro-mental health…

Professionals Recall Experiences as Hurricane Season Begins
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Professionals Recall Experiences as Hurricane Season Begins

As the June 1 official hurricane season approaches, it’s timely to recall hurricanes from just the past three years….