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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
Period. at URI is a club that hopes to end stigmas around menstrual cycles and provide a safe environment for women. Contributed by Period. at URI. This year, the Period at URI club was created to end the stereotypes and stigmas surrounding women’s menstrual cycles, as well as allow them to feel secure and listened…
Students and citizens from Rhode Island gathered together last Friday in Providence to participate in the Global Climate Strike. Photos by Grace DeSanti. Students traveled to Providence this past Friday for the worldwide “Climate Strike,” which marked the beginning of the U.N.’s Global Week for Future. At the University of Rhode Island, organizers made sure…
Hi, I’m Tatiana Snedeker. I am a sophomore nursing student, a first responder with URI EMS, the President of ‘r u ok?’ URI and I struggle with my mental health. I also struggle with acknowledging that I grew up in a community where mental health was a taboo subject. When I was upset I was…