education

Gratitude is the Attitude
In a show of gratitude for those who have committed their resources and efforts to educating the industry, Watershape University recently staged a webinar focused entirely on thanking contributing individuals and organizations - and offering an exciting glimpse of the future.
Behind the Curtain
Producing Watershape University's online courses may seem relatively simple and straightforward, but according to Brett Herman, WU's director of digital engagement, there are many moving pieces and technologies that must be coordinated and smoothly implemented to bring presentations to fruition.
2020/10.2, October 21 — Long-Term Excellence, Bending Steel, Frustrating Lessons and more
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In Person and Beyond
The Wolfpack recently returned to in-person instruction with a successful essential builder program in September. WU is also continuing its robust online presence with courses that cover technology, design, business and architectural history.
Learning by Adventure
Editor's note: Welcome back to Open Waters, the space where we explore the wide world of water in a series of blogs, book reviews, charitable profiles, and travelogues. The topic of this 2nd edition profile was brought to our attention by Wallace "J" Nichols, author of "Blue Mind" and co-founder (with Watershape University) of the Live Blue Foundation.
2020/8.1, August 5 — Getting into Fountains, Building for Service, Hydraulic Basics and more
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2020/6.1, June 10 — Lakeside Luxury, Outstanding Water, Sweltering Shotcrete and more
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Nurturing Leaders
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams   At Watershape University (WU) our entire structure and guiding focus is based on the concept of
2020/4.2, April 22 — Using Sightlines, Ponds for Swimming, Backyard Dynamics and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS April 22, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
Times of Change
By any measure, the past year has been a time of tumultuous change - and I'm not referencing the current microbiological situation. (In fact, let's just declare this space a "virus-free" zone for now.) Rather I'm talking about the tumbling dominoes that have been falling throughout the pool and spa industry since last spring. Dating back to the