The keynote speaker for the annual LGBTQ+ symposium this March will be T. Wise. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On March 23, the University of Rhode Island will host its 27th annual LGBTQ+ Symposium, where T. Wise, a transgender writer, educator, performer and social justice activist, will speak about his life experiences and…
Inaugural QTPOC Gala features keynote speaker D.L. Stewart To encourage a more diverse community on campus, Dialogues on Diversity are being implemented for both students and faculty. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Gender and Sexuality Center and the Multicultural Student Services Center held the inaugural Queer and Transgender People of Color (QTPOC) Black History Month Gala…
University recognizes National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Campus recreation recognizes National Eating disorder awareness week by covering mirrors in studios. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor “Inside out week” is a time to recognize what your body can do for you, and how you feel, rather than focusing on how you look, according to…
The University of Rhode Island Faculty Senate met for the fifth time in the academic year on Feb. 24 to discuss the 2022-2023 faculty senate vice-presidential election, discuss possible changes to academic policies and curriculums and hold a forum on the mask mandate policy. Executive committee member Bahram Nassersharif was elected the vice president of…
This week from the Senate chamber: Swearing in new Director of Operations and Vice Presidents, Passing of Bills. In the final Student Senate meeting before the certification of their current elections, the Senate planned on continuing the discussions regarding new mask guidelines. However, things changed as the University announced Wednesday morning that masks will now…