Publisher’s note: This is an excerpt from Chapter Five (Props for the House) of Portrait of a Presidency:  Patterns in My Life as President of The College of New Jersey (Koehler Books: 2025), R. Barbara Gitenstein, President Emerita, The College of New Jersey, Senior Fellow and Senior Consultant, Association of Governing Boards. 

Picture the average school building, and a number of images will likely spring to mind: long, grey hallways lined with lockers, stuffy classrooms and outdated architecture reminiscent of a prison or a factory, rather than a place for learning. 

While this may be true for the cheaper, more standardized “flatpack” schools of previous years, educators and designers are now turning their attention to the effects of school design on learning, and how current buildings can be adapted.

College football is the lifeblood of the NFL. During their student years, promising football players learn and develop their skills to the point where they can expect a future in the professional game.

From there, every year, there is an NFL draft where the 32 franchises select the best college talent and place it on their roster. Contracts are signed, and those pro careers are underway.

Are you considering getting a virtual number for Telegram? Wondering how it works or why you might need one? Maybe you're curious about the benefits and potential drawbacks? If these questions have crossed your mind, you're in the right place. 

Today, we're diving deep into the world of virtual numbers for Telegram, ensuring you come away informed and ready to make the best decision for your needs.

Gladys Mae West, also known as Gladys Mae Brown, paved the way for the world's current GPS (global positional system). We use GPS daily, whether on a road trip or traveling on an airplane. 

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