Shannon McDonnell visited Ireland, attending Dublin City University, during her spring semester in order to get more in touch with her Irish roots. Photo courtesy of Shannon McDonnell. The International Center at the University of Rhode Island offers a variety of choices for students to study abroad in the country of their choosing. One location…
From the diversity awards last year (left to right) George Gallien, director of the URI Multicultural Student Services Center; Naomi Thomas, chief diversity officer; Tracey Dalton, presenter and professor of marine affairs; URI President David Dooley; Amelia Moore, Faculty Excellence Award winner; Donald H. DeHayes, Provost. Photo by Michael Salerno. The University of Rhode Island…
Equipment for fabrication, 2d/3d design, and virtual reality technologies are available for students to use daily at the Makerspace located in the library. Photo by Anna Meassick. The University of Rhode Island has a free-to-use makerspace located in the library, which has high-tech equipment such as 3D printers and virtual reality. The makerspace is located…
Writing Professor Amy Dunkle (right) begins each class with a breathing exercise for students to relax and get in a good headspace. Photo by Anna Meassick. For two minutes at the beginning of each class, some professors ask students to meditate Professor Amy Dunkle has been teaching writing courses at the University of Rhode Island…
(Left to Right) GSC Director Annie Russell along with students Emery Chobotor-Caya and Hope Sousa attended and hosted an open talk on coming out with a screening of Ellen Degeneres’ sitcom. On Tuesday, March 5, the Gender and Sexuality Center held a screening of the “Puppy Episode” from the ‘90s sitcom “Ellen.” In this monumental…
Noah Cyr wields a bow and arrow to protect his home from invaders while immersed in a virtual reality world at the Makerspace. Photo by Chris Crosby On March 2, 2019, the University of Rhode Island will be holding an “Immerse-a-thon” event for students, focused on designing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). This…
Dr. Vanessa Quainoo delivered a speech to the community titled “Asomdwee” meaning peace in Twi. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington Faculty Forum series featured Dr. Vanessa Quainoo, who delivered a speech titled ‘Asomdwee,’ on Wednesday at the Multicultural Center. Quainoo is an associate professor of communication studies and Africana studies…
Three members of the Ram Fam took part in this years TEDxURI event alongside members of the Rhode Island community. Photos by Nora Lewis. Eight Speakers move Audience with their thought provoking ideas in the second annual TEDxURI by Theresa Brown and Kayla Michaud “The impulse to act is the catalyst for positive change,” media…
(Left to right) Justine Gomes, Shannon Racz, Thomas Mowry, and Carolyn Conti visit Ocean Tides School as part of the J-term Criminal Justice Program. Photo courtesy of Judy Van Wyk. This past winter break, nine University of Rhode Island students accompanied a professor in visiting Ocean Tides Inc. and Tides Family Services to learn more…
Director Annie Russell trains students and faculty on what it means to be an ally and create a “safe zone” for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by Anna Meassick. The University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center has organized its sixteenth annual Safe Zone Blitz Week, which will be held from Feb. 25…