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Merit Network Blog Members in the News 2.8.12     By Katherine Johnson - February 08, 2012 9:50 am Here is some news from our Members. Lenawee ISD Working On Two Green Initiatives The Lenawee Intermediate School District is going greener by developing a zero-energy-use school and testing hybrid and propane-powered buses. The district hopes to break ground in April on a 9,000-square-foot classroom and laboratory building on Tipton Highway in Adrian Township. The building will use solar photovoltaic arrays for electricity, geothermal and solar thermal systems for heat, and a "significant emphasis on the building envelope" to achieve zero net energy use, Lenawee ISD superintendent Jim Philp said. Examples of that emphasis include Earth Berms on two sides of the building. The building will also be a living laboratory of sustainable technologies — for example, the district hopes to power tractors used at the 75-acre site with biofuels produced in the building. The ISD hopes to complete the roughly $4 million building project by the fall. Michigan eLibrary Chosen for the 2012 MACUL President's Award The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) has named Michigan eLibrary (MeL), the flagship program of the Library of Michigan, as the recipient of its 2012 President's Award. The honor is given annually to those who have made an outstanding contribution to further the use of technology in education. MACUL will present the honor to State Librarian Nancy Robertson at the opening keynote session during its annual conference on March 8, 2012 in Grand Rapids, MI. The Library of Michigan — Michigan's official state library agency for more than 175 years — is part of the Michigan Department of Education and is dedicated to promoting, advocating, and consistently working to achieve the highest level of library service to the State of Michigan, its government, its libraries and its residents. Founded in 1975, MACUL is a non-profit organization of over 5000 members dedicated to bringing educators from all levels together to ignite learning through meaningful collaboration and innovation. MACUL provides service to its members through an annual statewide conference, regional workshops, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), grant programs, a quarterly journal and online resources. Eastern Michigan University Entrepreneurship Conference focuses on Reinventing Michigan Michigan-based business owners will share their success with aspiring entrepreneurs as the Eastern Michigan University College of Business presents the Sesi Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference on Saturday February 11th at the EMU Student Center. The conference will focus on Innovation and Green entrepreneurship in Michigan. The keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Redmond, founder and president of POWERleap, Inc. POWERleap is a clean-tech company based in Ann Arbor that developed floor solutions that generate electricity from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Elizabeth created POWERleap while at the University of Michigan and was recently featured in Forbes and on The Discovery Channel. Also scheduled to speak is Chris Kondogiani, director Adaptive Materials, Inc. Adaptive Materials is the leader in transformative power systems that enable new missions and new capabilities, and improve existing operations. The company was recently acquired by UK-based Ultra Electronics Holdings plc. AMI will continue to develop and manufacture its propane-powered fuel cell systems at its Ann Arbor facility. Wayne-Westland Community Schools Chief Earns Advanced State Endorsements The superintendent of the Wayne-Westland Community Schools, Greg Baracy, has been recognized by the Michigan Association of School Administrators for acquiring two advanced state endorsements on his school administrator certification. "It's a special thing. It's made me a better superintendent," Baracy said. "It's provided me with a laser-like focus on improving student achievement and allowed me to contribute to many initiatives in place in the district today. Baracy spent three years in the MASA's Courageous Journey program that included classes, forums and online work to improve his leadership skills aimed at improving staff and student outcomes in the district. He is among about two dozen superintendents in the state to achieve the endorsements. Jackson District Library Gets Financial Literacy Grant The library is getting a nearly $100,000 grant to make resources, programs and information available to families and households in Jackson County. The Jackson District Library is one of 16 libraries across the nation has been selected for a Smart Investing At Your Library grant by the American Library Association. The grant project, titled Let's Talk About Money, will build and expand upon financial literacy and financial information programs currently being delivered throughout the county. Jackson's grant amount is $99,187. Ferris State University Pharmacy Center Emphasizes Hands-on Learning Ferris State University is set to unveil its new pharmacy center in downtown Grand Rapids, a $9.9 million investment located in the heart of the city's Medical Mile that administrators say will give students a new level of hands-on learning. The 26,000 square-foot facility primarily will provide classroom and laboratory space for about 145 students who are in their third year of Ferris' doctorate of pharmacy program. Previously, Ferris housed its program at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, 1000 Monroe Ave. NW. Students started classes at the center earlier this month. In a statement, Ferris President David Eisler said it's important that the pharmaceutical profession be represented on the Medical Mile. The center is one example of what Ferris administrators call a growing presence in Grand Rapids. 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