Students gathered together for International Education Week in the Memorial Union. Photo by Autumn Walter. International Education Week is being held at the University of Rhode Island, with different events each day for students, faculty and staff. The week kicked off on Monday with “Taste The World” and “The World in Fashion.” This is a…
Dr. Christel Manning spoke on Tuesday night about spirituality, atheism and religion outside traditional institutions. Photo by Autumn Walter. On Tuesday night, Dr. Christel Manning spoke in the eighth and second to last honors colloquium on spirituality, atheism and religion outside institutions. Manning is a professor of religious studies at Sacred Heart University and has…
Thursday, Nov. 14 At 12:32 p.m. a medical emergency occurred in Heathman Hall. The patient was transported to the hospital with abdominal pain. At 9:21 p.m. a medical emergency occurred in Heathman Hall. The patient was transported to the hospital with a fever. Friday, Nov. 15 At 5:17 a.m. vandalism occurred at the Center for…
Yesterday’s Student Senate meeting lasted two and a half hours, as senators debated issues such as bylaws, the recognition of new clubs and possible new majors. The meeting kicked off with URI’s Provost Donald DeHayes, and the Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Issues Anne Veeger, giving the senate a presentation and encouraging discussion on…
The University of Rhode Island plans to phase out the software PeopleSoft, which is known by students as e-Campus, by 2025 to adapt to modern technology and needs. URI currently uses three PeopleSoft programs, called PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and PeopleSoft Financial Management Solutions. These create the school’s enterprise resource planning system….
Greek Life is raising money for research on how plastic affects marine life. Photo by Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island’s Greek Life is holding Philanthropy Week for the duration of this week in order to raise money that will go towards researching how plastics and microplastics affect the ocean. Greek Life hopes to…
Students Hope Sousa and Kylie Chartier protest on the Quad advocating gender-neutral bathrooms. Photo by Greg Clark. A group of students took to the Quad on Nov. 7 and called upon administrators to increase the number of gender-neutral restrooms available in academic buildings and residential halls. The demonstration was held from 11 a.m. to 1…
The marine affairs program is celebrating its 50th year at the University. Photo by Greg Clark. Founded in 1970, the marine affairs program has been a staple in the University’s prowess for ocean-related education for the past 50 years. According to the department of marine affairs website, “The University of Rhode Island was the first…
The Rhode to Health mobile unit is facing several setbacks and has not been in use for weeks. Photo from URI. Last year, the University of Rhode Island unveiled the Rhode to Health mobile unit, but recent setbacks have largely prevented the unit from being taken into the communities that it is intended to serve. …
Two of the current Democratic presidential candidates have recently released proposed policies on student loan forgiveness that could potentially affect students at the University of Rhode Island. According to Marc Hutchison, the political science department chair, Elizabeth Warren’s proposed policy would forgive $50,000 worth of debt for households that make under $100,000 annually. Households making…