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Vicinity Energy Provides Green Steam to Walters Art Museum Under New 20-Year Contract, Delivering Heat and Precise Humidification to Historic Buildings and Artifacts

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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With 50 percent of its steam generated from renewables, the district energy system will deliver high-pressure sustainable steam for the museum, replacing the facilitys current boiler setup.

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  • With 50 percent of its steam generated from renewables, the district energy system will deliver high-pressure sustainable steam for the museum, replacing the facilitys current boiler setup.
  • In order to preserve the historic artifacts housed in the Walters Art Museum, our buildings must meet precise humidification requirements.
  • Currently, Vicinity provides low-carbon district energy to 30 million square feet of buildings in Baltimore, reducing the region's annual greenhouse gas emissions by 30,000 tons.
  • The Walters Art Museum is a cultural hub in the heart of Baltimore, located in the citys Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Featherstone Foundation Unveils $30,000 College Scholarship Fund to Support Students at Morgan State University, University of Baltimore

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Friday, August 14, 2020
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation awards $30,000 merit-based scholarships to 14 exceptional students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education and first generation college students.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation awards $30,000 merit-based scholarships to 14 exceptional students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education and first generation college students.
  • This year's honorees will attend Morgan State University, University of Baltimore andSt.
  • "The Featherstone Foundation believes strongly in the future of Morgan and supports their belief by investing in the academic future of our students," said Henri Banks, director of development, Morgan State University.
  • "UB has a long history of serving first generation andunderrepresented college students in the Baltimore region," said Carol Descak, special assistant to the president, Office of Admission, University of Baltimore.

Maryland Historical Society Teams Up with CourseArc to Deliver Free Online Education

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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BALTIMORE, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --CourseArc, a user-friendly digital content authoring and management platform, and the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) announced today that they have teamed up to deliver free online education courses on the rich history and culture of Maryland through their Historical Investigations Portal.

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  • BALTIMORE, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --CourseArc, a user-friendly digital content authoring and management platform, and the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) announced today that they have teamed up to deliver free online education courses on the rich history and culture of Maryland through their Historical Investigations Portal.
  • Since 2018, CourseArc has been an invaluable partner to the Maryland Historical Society, supporting the development of their Historical Investigations Portal (HIP) .
  • About the Maryland Historical Society: The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) was founded in 1844 and is the state's preeminent center for Maryland history, focusing on educating the public through its vast and unique museum and library collections.
  • The Maryland Historical Society educates people of all ages about the rich history and culture of Maryland and the nation.