Last Tuesday, Oct. 26, in honor of the spooky season, the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) decided to play some tricks and give some treats by hosting “BOO-R-I” in the Memorial Union Ballroom, their first fall-themed Halloween event. The event featured numerous activities and attractions, including handwriting analysis and a tarot card…
Newport native Lucas O’Reilly, just 20 years old, has made his voice heard in the indie-folk genre, and has even appeared on NBC’s “The Voice”. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by lucasoreilly.com Ariana Grande told twenty-year-old Newport native Lucas O’Reilly, “I would listen to an album of yours.” O’Reilly’s love for music began when he learned guitar…
After being removed from the University in 2013, the Alpha Chi Omega sorority is making its return. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by: Gianna Cappelli Eight years after being removed from the University of Rhode Island, national sorority Alpha Chi Omega is back on campus and working to re-establish itself in the Greek Life community. According to…
Health Services is expected to look different in the future as an $80 million project to construct a new building is being planned. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The University of Rhode Island has plans to construct a new building to house Health Services and the Counseling Center under one roof after a multi-year construction delay….
URI Foundation increases fundraising goal to $300 million by 2024 The University’s “Big Ideas. Bold Plans.” campaign launched in 2020 has increased its fundraising goal to achieve $300 million by June 30, 2024. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Increasing the University of Rhode Island’s campaign goal from $250 million to $300 million was not only a…
From the Senate Chambers this week: a request from the Faculty Senate President, two passed bills and a resolution and a general discussion regarding COVID-19 protocols. Faculty Senate President Audrey Cardany attended the Student Senate Meeting this week and proposed to invite a member of the Student Senate to join Faculty Senate meetings as part…
As the University College of Academic Success (UCAS) tries to find a new dean, right now they’re working from within. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by uri.edu Nearly three months after the retirement of its former dean of 35 years, the University of Rhode Island’s University College of Academic Success (UCAS) has still not begun the search…
Courses to help students connect, teach basic skills The Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island has updated its curriculum to give Harrington students a shared skill set across majors and to create a tighter-knit community among students. The new Harrington Core Curriculum requires students to take four introductory courses,…
URI recently updated its COVID-19 event policies, now requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards. The University of Rhode Island COVID-19 Task Force has updated the COVID-19 policies again, stating that both outside guests, employees and students will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19…
J.P. Walsh welcomes Lynsea Montanari to the stage to speak about the importance of seafood and conservation to her native Narragansett tribe. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina The University of Rhode Island’s Honors Colloquium showed a different side of culinary education when author, speaker, and chef Barton Seaver highlighted sustainability in seafood. The presentation, held on…