German Wind Orchestra Travels to URI
The AkaBlas Wind Ensemble traveled to URI from Braunschweig, Germany to play a live concert on the Quad. Watch this story to hear them perform and find out how they made it to Rhode Island.
September 2019
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‘Die-In’ Climate Demonstration Mobilizes Community
Students gathered on the Quad on Friday to advocate for a Green New Deal in hopes of preventing climate change. Photo by Greg Clark. Climate activists protested on the quad Friday afternoon through speeches, picket signs and a “die-in” to illustrate potential consequences of unchecked climate change. According to the event’s sign-in, 158 people participated…
Truthful, Not Neutral: Defining Journalism in the Modern World
CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour discussed the difference between objectivity and neutrality during her lecture last week for the Harrington School. Photo by Greg Clark. “If I have one message, it is to be brave enough to tell the truth,” Christiane Amanpour said to the crowd. “Our job as reporters is not be liked or take…
University Investigates Report of Sexual Misconduct at President’s House
The University of Rhode Island is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct at a dinner party at President David Dooley’s house last month. “Shortly following this dinner, the University became aware of a complaint filed with its Title IX office,” said URI Spokeswoman Linda Acciardo. “The University has been actively investigating the complaint and has determined…
Early Alert Services Overcomes Being Short-Staffed
For approximately the past five years, the University of Rhode Island’s Early Alert Services has only had two full-time employees, despite serving more than 16,000 undergraduate students at the University. In 2014 and 2015 respectively, John Carl Cruz and Shirley Consuegra, transition and retention advocates for Early Alert Services, joined the department as new full-time…
Asbestos Found in Davis Hall
A large cherry picker blocks the entrance and walkway for Davis Hall, where many students have class. Photo by Steven Lee. During the summer, construction began on the historic Davis Hall to fix necessary roof damage and abate asbestos found in the ceiling. Davis Hall is home to the Harrington School of Communication and Media,…
Original Musical by Faculty Will Take the Stage this October
Professor Dave Rabinow shares how he created “A Brief History of the Earth and Everything In It…..,” which the theater department will be performing for their first play of the season. Contributed by Tony Pacitti. A year after Dave Rabinow began teaching at the University of Rhode Island, his play will be performed as the…
Football Falls to New Hampshire for Third Straight Loss
Aron Parker celebrates a touchdown against the University of New Hampshire. Photo by Autumn Walter. For the second time in as many weeks, the Rhode Island football team lost in heartbreaking fashion, this time falling to the University of New Hampshire 27-24. Unlike in their week two loss to Delaware, where the Rams raced out…
Dean Travels Abroad to Study Fitness
Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Gary Liguori, discusses his involvement with Spanish fitness company “Go fit.” Photos contributed by Gary Liguori. Dr. Gary Liguori, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, recently attended a summit in Madrid, Spain for GO fit, as chairman for the Research and Innovation branch of the Scientific Advisory…
New Professor Brings Law Expertise to the Classroom
Professor Harris Weiner strives to teach students constitutional protections and what good legislation is for criminal justice. Photo by James McIntosh. “It’s my goal to have the students have a rich intellectual experience, and also get a visceral sense of the justice system by observing it first-hand and taking in some of the drama, conflict…