Birders flock to Rhode Island to see sharp-tailed sandpiper URI senior spots Siberia native bird, sharp-tailed sandpiper. PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Paton University of Rhode Island senior Sam Miller has been “putting names to birds” since he was a kid, but a recent bird he found left him barely able to believe his eyes. The sharp-tailed…
Former presidential speechwriter shares experiences, advice Empowered women, empower women. PHOTO CREDIT: UN System Staff College The University of Rhode Island kicked off its Women in Leadership Series on Tuesday, Jan. 25 with a seminar by businesswoman and URI Trustee Christine Heenan. The event was hosted by Ann Weston, the senior program manager for the…
The University of Rhode Island was blanketed by a winter storm that severely affected the Kingston campus over this past weekend. Winter Storm Kenan hit Rhode Island the night of Jan. 28 around 11:30 p.m., causing URI to prepare for an estimated 12 to 20 inches of snow, torrential winds, and coastal flooding. Flurries began…
The Kingston campus will experience a planned power outage on March 16 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in order to repair essential voltage equipment. The outage, planned to occur during spring break, was initially announced by the administration on Jan. 12 via an email from URI Communications. “Equipment ages. It needs replacement from time…
“Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism” University of California professor, Safia Nobel hosts lecture on the process of writing her book. PHOTO CREDIT: http://safiyaunobel.com/ More and more people of color today are sharing their experiences with being algorithmically suppressed or shadowbanned, but Safiya Noble has been writing about it for years. The University…
URI board of trustees renounces honorary degrees.. PHOTO CREDIT: Boston Globe On Jan. 21, the University of Rhode Island announced that the honorary degrees that were granted to Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and Rudy Giuliani have been revoked by the Board of Trustees, as their actions no longer uphold URI values. Giuliani’s honorary degree was…