News & Articles About College & University

Designer Sees Lift to U.S. Education, Economy and Spirits in Vision of New, University of Fall River

Rehoboth, MA (PRWEB) March 13, 2008 -- Graphic designer/artist George Delany is offering his idea of what a new, 21st century, world-class university in the City of Fall River, Massachusetts might look like. The core educational concept comprising the fictional University consolidates the best of western education with science, technology, and culture, mixed with a global community of thinkers, technologists, artists, theologians, writers, designers, sociologists, cultural anthropologists, product developers and many other professionals. Such an institution can lead the way, he believes, in graduating students prepared "to repair, restore and nurture the world" while encouraging and promoting the prosperity of civilization.

Situated on a southwest-facing hill along the upper reaches of Narragansett Bay, Fall River has access to almost unlimited sources of energy deriving from wind, water and sun. Mr. Delany sees this circumstance alone as the driving force in the creation of such an educational institution. "The concept of an urban, net-energy-zero institution like this gets me jazzed," he admits.

In his vision of the school, the University of Fall River takes advantage of abundant mill space as its home. Historically, over the course of the 19th century, spacious mills were first constructed to help Fall River become one of the country's wealthiest cities, a world leader in the cotton textile industry. As this industry has been lost, the City has fallen on hard times. Fall River is now wrestling with a recovery. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_River,_Massachusetts)

Currently, mill buildings are home to many small businesses in the city. Many are underutilized and considered "dinosaurs," especially in an era of increasingly expensive heating fuel. As a designer, Mr. Delany is proposing a solution to what he calls, "this enviable problem."

Mr. Delany believes such a long-term project will prove useful not only to the immediate region, but to the country. "This would give the country a huge lift," he says. "It would call upon our imagination, resourcefulness, intelligence, and make possible something wonderful to build."

"What the University of Fall River embodies that is different is a contemporary, better-integrated way for students to create and sustain their lives, interconnected with the concerns of people all over the world who participate in the same drama, albeit from a multitude of differing perspectives, sharing similar goals, aspirations, and dare-I-say, values."

In attempting to graphically express his idea, Mr. Delany took a series of digital photos of the city. He has compiled them into a calendar called, "University of Fall River, the Premiere 21st Century Institution of Higher Learning." Subtitled, "New Visions of Fall River, A Calendar for the Year, 2008," it is available as a .pdf download from www.designforbusiness.us. (User provides bindery)

Mr. Delany acknowledges this as a large undertaking. "Yes, at present, it's a pipe-dream. But what we need right now is just this kind of initiative, the undertaking of a dream. Recall the old west as the 'New Frontier,' with all the uncertain adventure and promise it held for a young country. This sort of initiative lives in one of the New Frontiers of the 21st century. It is exciting."

"If one imagines this project to be one in which, say, 20 buildings could be brought together at a cost of $250-500 million per building, you can begin to get a handle on costs. I believe this can be achieved by personal and corporate philanthropy? to create a powerful, new, private institution, focused on the future as it unfolds, beginning right now. This would be my choice as a way to go. The reward will be commensurately great," he asserts.

"There are downsides, no-doubt. But what we stand to learn about ourselves, our world and our prosperity in this new and challenging century is far greater than dollars," he opines. "The point is, in Fall River, like the Braga Bridge itself, we have through the University, a means of building new bridges among all peoples of the world. This is fitting for a city like Fall River, a great immigrant locality. And this could help us learn more about how to live in harmony with our earth and with each other. It is a new time, a new place. This is a new opportunity. If this city's motto is, 'We'll Try,' then I think we ought to get to it."

About aaaForay, Inc., Graphic Communications: aaaForay provides strategic design consultation, brand identity, web, corporate communications, packaging, book, signage and assorted new product design to a variety of small, emerging and leading companies in the region.

###

Other Article Sites

findabook.com  moneycd.info  a-mortgage.info   about-lemon-laws.info  aboutstudentloans.info
all-about-publishing.info  auctions-articles.info  bestcollege-university.com  bestispconnection.com
biblefolder.com  blogger-website.com  books-used.info  brokers-guide.info  buywindows.info  cable-dsl.info
career-miner.com  carpel-tunnel.info  cashinaflash.info  cashloanreviews.info  casinobell.com  chat-house.info
clearmycredit.info  collegeloantips.info  crones.info  depression-articles.info   dirnic.net  dishguides.info
divers-below.com  expodog.info   financewizz.com  fire-insurance.info  getgood.info  handleit.net   it-idea.info
health-supplies.info  hosting-right.com  insidealert.com  insurance-facts.info  jobs-employment.info
justgood.info  lookgold.net   lowcost-travel.info  money-source.info  myhostzone.info  numisblog.com
peoplesearchfinder.info  pr-articles.info  realeas.com   refinancing-guides.info  spyware-remove.info
telelot.info  the-law.info   toppaid.info  travel-deals.info  travelcorrect.com  wedding-guide-site.com
your-blog.info  your-credit.info

College Admission Essay-Your Ticket to College
College admission essays are some of the most important factor materials which can predict your future in college education. There are so many schools which require these papers to be written because they provide a lot of information about your personality. Apparently, the writing techniques and the scopes of topic in your college admission paper can have a big impact to the results of your application for college. If you want to be a part of a certain educational institution, then you must be able to impress the evaluators of such school in order for you to get accepted.

Florida Association of Community Colleges Joins Capella University's Education Partnership Program
Online university partners with Florida's 28 community colleges.

Capella University Online Degree Student to Present at Conference on College Teaching and Learning
Keith Fowlkes, a master's degree student in the online university's School of Education, will present on online education in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., on April 5

Eduventures Study Helps Colleges and Universities Understand Growing Complexity of Online Higher Education Market
As the online higher education continues its transformation - moving from the periphery to the mainstream - schools offering online programming will find themselves competing in an increasingly complex market, according to Eduventures' latest report, Understanding the National Online Higher Education Market.

Online College Degree Programs - The New Way To Get an Education
Modern technology has done wonders in making our lives easier. In today's world we have cars that can tell you when you're lost and keep you from getting lost in the first place, telephones that can dial out just by being asked to, and colleges that you can attend from your home computer because of the advent of distance learning.

10 Tips to Help You Select an Online Distance Education College
Check to ensure the college is accredited by a legitimate accrediting agency Accreditation means the college and its programs meet certain set educational quality and standards

Distance Education & Online Degrees - The Business of Distance Education
The business of distance learning – online education courses offered by colleges, universities, and trade schools – is an up and down affair. On the surface it would seem that distance learning providers are doing quite well, but according to a May 12, 2005 report at the Motley Fool financial website, the stocks of companies like eCollege and SkillSoft are earning less than honorable marks in the market.

Northcentral University Introduces New Online Higher Education College of Law Enforcement and Security
Focused programs at Northcentral University offered at significant savings to law enforcement professionals.

Online College Degrees - The Benefits Of Getting Online College Degrees
Are you thinking about going back to school and pursuing a degree? Do you have limited time because of a full time job or children and need to be flexible with your college courses? Getting online college degrees is a great way for anybody to go back to college and get the degree that will allow them to move forward towards their goals. Here are the benefits of an online college degree.

"College Degree Preferred": College Graduates Earn Higher Salaries Austin's National American University Talks Salaries
National American University (NAU), a fully accredited, four-year university with bachelor's, associate and master's level degrees, is helping Austinites increase their income by providing flexible degree programs that are tailored for working individuals and people with busy lives.

Northcentral University and Rio Salado College Announce Online Learning Teacher Education Partnership
Online Learning Agreement Allows Students to Complete Bachelor's Degrees in Education.

Accredited-Online-Colleges.com Expands Website to Include Accredited Campus-Based Colleges and Universities
Accredited-Online-Colleges.com has just expanded its easy-to-use online college and university directory to include campus-based colleges. With the addition of campus locations for leading colleges and universities around the country, it's now easier than ever for students and working adults to find the very best options available to advance their education.

Excel College to Begin Online College Degree Courses in Early 2008
Excel College, an accredited online community college, has announced that it will begin offering business, technology, legal studies, health sciences and early childhood development education courses in early 2008. The college is a division of Excel Group, which owns and operates accredited online high schools in Minnesota, Florida and Louisiana.

Online Education and Online Degrees - Many Options Available for Distance Education
Online education is the latest trend in alternative education choices. Also known as distance learning, options in online education are being pursued by people from all over the world who are looking to further their education.